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seems reasonable. Staff supports this alternative. Alternative 3: Authorize a short term extension of the current Curbside Recycling Contract, at a mutually agreeable rate between the hauler and the City and direct Staff to proceed with preparing a Request for Proposal for recycling service beginning mid to late 2021 or beginning of 2022. This could allow recycling service to continue uninterrupted in 2021 while also allowing the City Council to review multiple proposals (including one from ACE, assuming they choose to submit). Furthermore, ACE has stated their preference would be to find a mutually agreeable (and within reason) price structure for a new contract rather than a short term extension. Staff does not support this alternative. Alternative 4: Do not approve the proposed Curbside Recycling Contract and shift to an open hauling system. This option removes the City from direct involvement with billing and allows residents to choose their recycling service provider (must be licensed by the City). However, it also likely results in more trucks on residential streets if multiple haulers are collecting recyclables. Additionally, this also creates some inconsistencies in terms of acceptable materials as each hauler may accept different items. Finally, this would require more staff time in terms of obtaining monthly tonnage reports from multiple haulers (needed for reporting to Anoka County twice per year) as well as likely amendments to City Code (licensing requirements). The EPB did not support moving to an open hauling system. Funding Source: Staff is handling this case as part of its normal recycling duties, which is covered through SCORE funds. Recommendation: Staff recommends approving a 5-year Curbside Recycling Contract with the pricing structure outlined above. Whichever alternative the City Council prefers, the motion will need to specify the contract duration. Staff will than update the contract with the specified term and applicable pricing structure. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #20-225 approving a new curbside recycling contract with ACE Solid Waste, Inc. [Note that the motion should be modified to identift the preferred contract duration and the price structure will then be added to the contract accordingly] Attachments Current Recycling Contract EPB Meeting Minutes Dated March 16, 2020 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Dated May 12, 2020 Comparison of Recycling Rates Draft Curbside Recycling Contract with Redlines Resolution #20-225 Inbox Tim Gladhill Kurt Ulrich Form Started By: Chris Anderson Final Approval Date: 10/08/2020 Reviewed By Tim Gladhill Kurt Ulrich Form Review Date 10/08/2020 08:24 AM 10/08/2020 01:52 PM Started On: 10/02/2020 11: 3 0 AM