§ 51.24 COLLECTION CONTRACT.

(A) Contract.

(1) Term. An exclusive contract for the collection and disposal of solid waste for a period not to exceed ten years may be entered into by the city in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of this chapter.

(2) Bidding. The Council may award an exclusive contract with or without competitive bidding under the Cal. Public Resources Code for the collection of solid waste within the city.

(3) Extension of term. From time to time, the City Council, after a public hearing, may extend a contract for the collection and disposal of solid waste for successive periods of ten years each, provided that the Council finds the contractor is providing good service at competitive rates.

(4) Disposal plans. Such contract will provide that the contractor will collect and dispose the solid waste in the city in the manner provided in this chapter, and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

(5) Rates. The contractor will not charge any amount in excess of the rates specified by the City Council.

(6) Bond. The contractor may be required to furnish a surety bond to the city in an amount established by the City Council, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract and the provisions of this chapter.

(7) Sole and exclusive rights of contractor. The contractor will have the sole and exclusive right, subject to the provisions of this chapter, to collect all solid waste in the city and transport the same through the streets and public ways of the city. An exclusive right to collect all solid waste in the city will not be applicable to public entities, or to self-disposal as permitted by this chapter.

(8) Additional terms. The Council, by ordinance, will have power to provide for the inclusion in such contract of such terms as it deems necessary to protect the interests of the city.

(9) Award of contract. Before the Council awards a contract, the Council will consider the following: the proposed method of collection and disposal of solid waste; the financial stability of the collector or bidder; level of service to be provided by collector or bidder to the city; rates to be charged by the collector or bidder for collection; the level of service to be provided to city-owned public facilities; and quantity and quality of equipment and assets owned by the collector or bidder to be used in collection.

(B) Collection at city-owned facilities.

(1) City buildings and facilities. The entity to whom a collection contract is awarded will collect and dispose of the solid waste produced and generated at any city-owned and operated public building or facility, including but not limited to City Hall, City Police Station, City Main Fire Station and all fire stations, Wharfinger Building, Adorni Center, Municipal Auditorium, Sequoia Park and Zoo, Ryan Memorial Building, Municipal Corporation Yard, Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Eureka Marina, Eureka Boardwalk and Fisherman's Terminal and other city-owned and operated buildings, parks or playgrounds. Collection of such solid waste will be made at least once each week or per terms of an approved franchise contract.

(2) City containers. The city will place all solid waste in containers, bins, or hoppers ready for collection by the contractor. (3) Street solid waste containers. The contractor, at no charge to the city, not less frequently than once a week, will service street garbage and recycling containers placed and maintained by the city on any public street or sidewalk. (Ord. 943-C.S., passed 2-21-23)