ENGINEERING SERVICES                               File 4600

    May 23, 1996

    MEMO TO:    Mayor and Council

    FROM:       Dave Rudberg, General Manager of Engineering Services

    COPIES TO:  Ken Dobell, City Manager
                Maria Kinsella, City Clerk

    SUBJECT:    COUNCIL REPORT ON REFUSE DISPOSAL FEES

    Report A1 to be considered by Council on May 28 recommends changes to the refuse
    disposal fees at the Vancouver Transfer Station and Vancouver Landfill.  These changes
    originate primarily from the reduction in the regional tipping fee commencing July 1,
    as approved by the GVRD Board.

    In addition, we are recommending a small increase in one category (item 2(b)(i) in
    Appendix A, fee for loads between 501 and 700 kg) at the Landfill in Delta to reflect
    our actual costs and the policy of operating on a break-even basis.

    The report was forwarded to the Corporation of Delta as part of ongoing consultation. 
    They are now questioning the need for the increase in the aforementioned one category
    and have asked for a delay for further consultation.

    Due  to the  need to proceed with the  primary change to the regional rate by 
    July 1, this report needs to be dealt with now.

    We would like to accommodate Delta's request and, should we have difficulty in
    convincing Delta of the need for the increase, may need to seek further Council
    direction prior to implementing the one change.





                                        D.H. Rudberg, P.Eng.
                                        General Manager of Engineering Services
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