Resolution 6210B - Adopts Solid Waste MP and Adjusts FeesRESOLUTION NO.6210B
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SOLID WASTE MASTER PLAN AND ADJUSTMENT
OF THE FEES, SCHEDULES, RATES, AND CHARGES IMPOSED ON THE PROPERTY
OWNERS AND CUSTOMERS OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL SOLID WASTE UTILITY
AS DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT 1B.
WHEREAS, a City of Kalispell Solid Waste Master Plan, as shown on the attached Exhibit 2,
has been developed in consultation with a consultant which evaluated the current
system and programs, identified key near and long-term trends, and provided a
framework to guide the city's solid waste collection program through financial and
operational policies necessary to ensure sustainable service at established levels;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and prudent, pursuant to authority granted to municipalities operating
utility services by Section 69-7-101 et seq., MCA, for the City of Kalispell, from
time to time, to study and review the fees, schedules, rates, charges and
classifications it charges to its customers for solid waste utility services; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the cost of service and revenue requirement analysis to support
current levels of residential and commercial services for the near term and long
term, a series of business alternatives and strategies were reviewed and
recommended for implementation, including increasing assessments; and
WHEREAS, two (2) assessment options were proposed that would each meet the needs of the
city and its utility customers; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2024 the City Council passed Resolution No. 6196 stating its intent to
adopt the recommendations of city staff and set a public hearing for June 17, 2024
on the proposed amendments to the fees, schedules, rates, charges, classifications
and regulations of the solid waste utility service of the City of Kalispell and gave
the necessary Notice thereof as required by Section 69-7-111, MCA; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing was duly held by the Kalispell City Council at a public meeting
thereof in the Kalispell City Hall beginning at 7:00 o'clock P.M. on June 17, 2024,
and all persons appearing at the hearing and expressing a desire to be heard were
heard, and all written comments thereon furnished to the City Clerk at the meeting
prior thereto were also given full consideration by the Council; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council hereby finds the proposed amended fees, schedules,
rates, charges, classifications and regulations of the solid waste utility service to be
reasonable and just; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council therefore considers it proper and necessary at this time
to amend the fees, schedules, rates, charges, classifications and regulations imposed
for solid waste utility service to its inhabitants and other persons served by the City
of Kalispell Solid Waste Utility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the fees, schedules, rates, charges, classifications and regulations
applicable to the use of the City of Kalispell Solid Waste Utility and other
services performed by the utility as set forth in Exhibit "1 B", attached hereto
and by this reference made a part hereof, are found to be just and are hereby
established and adopted to be imposed for the solid waste utility service to
the inhabitants of the City of Kalispell as set forth in Exhibit "113".
SECTION 2. This decision is final ten (10) days after filing of this Resolution with the
City Clerk. The City Clerk shall file a copy hereof with the Public Service
Commission of Montana at that time.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, ON THE 1 ST DAY OF JULY, 2024.
Mark Johnso
Mayor
ATTEST:
Ailnee Brunckhorst, CMC
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EXHIBIT 1B
Solid Waste Assessment Adjustment
Residential
Table 1b. Individual Assessments for Residential CuctnmPrc
Current
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY 2030 —
Assessment
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
Future
Residential Roll -Out Assessment
$134
$139
$146
$158
$161
$164
CPI
(per customer per year)
Adjustment
Residential Alley Assessment
$134
$166
$175
$189
$192
$196
CPI
(per customer per year)
Adjustment
Special 90-Gallon Collection
N/A
I
$20
I
$20
I
$20
i
$20
T $2
CPI
(add't pick-up request 1 per yr)
Adjustment
Consumer Price Index (CPI): the adjustment of solid waste assessments by the year -over -year change in the
average value of the U.S. Consumer Price Index: Urban Consumer — Garbage and Trash Collection over the
previous year's 12-month period ending in June. To be determined annually thereafter starting in FY 2030.
Other Services
Table 2. Bulk Waste Collection
Current
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY 2030 —
Assessment
2025
2026
2027
2028
1
2029
Future
Scheduled Bulk Item Collection
N/A
$65
$67
$69
$72
$76
CPI Adjustment
Consumer Price Index (CPI): the adjustment of solid waste assessments by the year -over -year change in the
average value of the U.S. Consumer Price Index: Urban Consumer — Garbage and Trash Collection over the
previous year's 12-month period ending in June. To be determined annually thereafter starting in FY 2030.
i aale :s. 5tanaara city Services All City Properties and Customers
Current I FY FY FY FY FY I FY 2030 —
Assessment 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Future
Standard City Service Assessment N/A $6.51 $7.16 $7.88 $8.04 $8.20 1 CPI Adjustment
Consumer Price Index (CPI): the adjustment of solid waste assessments by the year -over -year change in the
average value of the U.S. Consumer Price Index: Urban Consumer — Garbage and Trash Collection over the
previous year's 12-month period ending in June. To be determined annually thereafter starting in FY 2030.
Commercial Carts
Table 4. Commercial 300 and 400-Gallon Container CuctnrnPrc
Current
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY 2030 —
Assessment
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
Future
300-Gallon'
$408
$449
$494
$543
$570
$582
CPIZAdjustment
400-Gallon'
$497
$547
$601
$662
$695
$708
CPI Adjustment
1. Annual assessment charged per container per weekly collection. 2. Consumer Price Index (CPI): the
adjustment of solid waste assessments by the year -over -year change in the average value of the U.S. Consumer
Price Index: Urban Consumer — Garbage and Trash Collection over the previous year's 12-month period ending
in June. To be determined annually thereafter starting in FY 2030.
Commercial Dumpsters
Table 5. Commercial Dumpster Customers - Front Loader Transition Implementation
Current Assessment
..
Weekly Collection Frequency
Ix, 2x 3x 4x Sx
2 CY (Rear Load Green Bins)
$497 $994 j $1,491 $1,988 $2,485
FY 2025
Week Collection Frequency
$x 4x 5x
2 CY (Rear Load Green Bins)
$636.1
$1,272
$1,908 $2,545 $3,181
FY 2026
'Wei*ly Collection F»equefty
3x.
U
34
4Jt
5x
2 CY
$1,173
$1,970
$2,815
$3,566
$4,223
4 CY
$1,782
$2,993
$4,277
$5,417
$6,415
6 CY
$2,383
$4,002 $5,718 $7,243
$8,577
FY 2027
Weekly Collection Frequency
1
2x 39 4x
fit.
2 CY
$1,232
$2, 069 $2,956 $3,744
$4,434
4 CY
$1,871 $3,143 $4,491 $5,688
$6,736
6 CY
$2,502
$4,202 $6,004
$7,605
$9,006
FY 2028
Weekly Ca1leiction Frequency
2x
3x
4xI
5x
2 CY
$1,293
$2,172
$3,104
$3,931
$4,656
4 CY
$1,965
$3,300
$4,715
$5,973
$7,073
6 CY
$2,627
$4,413 $6,304
$7,986
$9,457
FY 2029
Weekly
tbllection Frequency
"�x . __
4x ..
4x
5�c
2 CY
$1,358
$2,281
$3,259
$4,128
$4,888
4 CY
$2,063
$3,465
$4,951
$6,271 $7,426
6 CY
$2,758
$4,633
$6,620 $8,385
$9,929
FY 2030 - Future
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Collection Frequency -
ix Tit x 4 5x
2,4,6 CY
Adjustment CPI Adjustment CPI Adjustment CPI Adjustment CPI Adjustment
1. Consumer Price Index (CPI): the adjustment of solid waste assessments by the year -over -year change in the
average value of the U.S. Consumer Price Index: Urban Consumer - Garbage and Trash Collection over the
previous year's 12-month period ending in June. To be determined annually thereafter starting in FY 2030.