Septage Hauler Fee Change Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 9.
ITEM TITLE: Septage Hauler Fee Change
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution to update the rate
structure for hauled septage from private sources.
RESOLUTION Establishing a schedule for rates for the disposal of private
waste (septic, carwash) as provided for in Title 13 of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinance, Public Utilities
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ Private Hauled Waste Fee Structure-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
❑ Septage Hauler Fee Change Staff Memo Staff Memo
❑ Septic Charges Supporting Documentation
❑ Resolution Resolutions
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Private Hauled Waste Fee Structure
DATE: June 11, 2015
Water& Resource Recovery Center Manager Jonathan Brown recommends City
Council adoption of a Resolution to update the rate structure for hauled septage from
private sources.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Micliael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Jonathan R. Brown, Water & Resource Recovery Center Manager
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Jonathan R. Brown, W&RRC Manager
SUBJECT: Private Hauled Waste Fee Structure
DATE: May 28, 2015
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memo is to request that the City Council adopt a resolution to
update the rate schedule for hauled septage from private sources.
DISCUSSION
The rate structure for hauled septage to the Water & Resource Recovery Center is set
by resolution under Title 13 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Public Utilities.
This rate was established in 1999 and is as follows;
Within City of Dubuque Limits $ 0.050 per gallon
Out of City of Dubuque Limits $ 0.075 per gallon
The proposed rate structure is as follows;
Within City of Dubuque Limits $ 0.060 per gallon
Out of City of Dubuque Limits $ 0.090 per gallon
Car Wash Out of City of Dubuque Limits $ 0.090 per gallon
An informal survey was taken to compare rates in other Iowa cities and the results of
this survey are attached. The proposed resolution would include car washes located
outside of the Dubuque City limits.
RECOMMENDATION
It is requested that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution at their June 15tH
2015 City Council meeting to update the rate structure for Private Haulers discharging
waste (septic, car wash) to the W&RRC.
Attachments:
Des Moines cent/gallon
Septic (includes car wash, septic,RV) in service area $0.1354
Septic- (industrial waste) -out of service area $0.2031
Cedar Rapids
Septic (does not include car wash) $0.0874
Portable Toilet $0.0708
Davenport
Septic-within city $0.0400
Septic-outside of city $0.0600
Iowa Ci
Septic $0.0320
Car Wash ($907. permit fee) ($500.00 per load)
Clinton
Does not accept Septic, FOG or Car Washes
Waterloo
Septic-Charged by volume 0-500 gallons $10 per load
501-100 $20 per load
each additional 100 gallons $10.00
Out of City $20.00 per load
Dubuque (Proposed)
Septic-within city $0.060
Septic-outside of city includes car wash $0.085
RESOLUTION NO. 202-15
ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF PRIVATE
WASTE (SEPTIC, CAR WASH) AS PROVIDED FOR IN TITLE 13 OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PUBLIC UTILITIES
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa establishes certain rates for
the disposal of private wastes (septic, car wash) pursuant to the schedule of rates
below:
Water & Resource Recovery Center - Private Waste Disposal Rate Schedule
Within City of Dubuque Limits
Out of City of Dubuque Limits
Car Wash Out of City of Dubuque Limits
$ 0.060 per gallon
$ 0.090 per gallon
$ 0.090 per gallon
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the given rate schedule shall take effect on July 1, 2015.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of June, 2015.
Attest:
Roy D. Buol, Mayor