HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-2019-07CITY OF MOAB RESOLUTION 07-2019
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MOAB WITH
MONUMENT WASTE, INC. FOR RESIDENTIAL, MUNICIPAL, AND COMMERCIAL
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
The following describe the intent and purpose of this resolution:
a. Per Moab Municipal Code Chapter 8.04.020, "Solid waste shall only be collected within
the City limits by the approved contractor pursuant to the terms of a solid waste
collection franchise agreement with the City. As defined in this chapter, every residence
or commercial establishment shall be required to receive and pay for solid waste
collection services from the City";
b. The City of Moab ("City") has not engaged in a formal bid solicitation process for solid
waste services since 1999;
c. The collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste in the City is administered via a
franchise agreement with a single service provider;
d. At the direction of and in consultation with the City Council, City staff developed,
revised, and published a request for proposals, to which the City received one qualified
proposal for such services; and --
e. After negotiation with that respondent, staff prepared a draft Agreement for the City
Council to approve.
THEREFORE, the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into the proposed
Franchise Agreement on behalf of the City with Monument Waste, Inc.
PASSED AND APPROVED by a majority of the City Council, this 12th day of February, 2019.
By:
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Franchise Agreement
Attachment 1: General Specifications
1. Provision of Services Generally
2. Service Provider's Designated Single Point of Contact
3. Hours of Work
4. Residential Curbside Operational Requirements
S. Commercial Operational Requirements
b. Municipal Facilities Operational Requirements
7. Security Clearance and Worker Identification Requirements for City Facilities
S. Reporting
9. Billing
10. Additional Provisions
Attachment 2: Rates and Fees
1. Residential and Commercial Service
2. Municipal Facilities Service
3. Transfer Station Fees for City Departments
Attachment 3: Materials Approved for Recycling
Attachment 4: Audit and Reporting Protocols
Attachment 5: Insurance Requirements
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FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
FOR RESIDENTIAL, MUNICIPAL AND COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
This agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and
between the City of Moab, Utah, a Municipal Corporation, ("City"), and Monument Waste
Services, LLC ("Service Provider"), collectively "Parties".
WHEREAS, the City is mindful of its duties and responsibilities to protect and maintain the
public health, including the regulation and control of collection and disposal of solid waste in the
City, and has determined that the best interest of the City would be served by the employment of
Service Provider for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, Service Provider is willing to render the service of collection and disposal of solid
waste and residential recycle within the City upon the terms and conditions set out below;
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by and
between the parties hereto as follows;
1. Scope of Services. The Service Provider agrees to provide solid waste collection and
recycling services in accordance with the scope of services attached hereto as "General
Specifications" (Attachment 1) and the other referenced attachments incorporated by this
reference. Service Provider shall be solely responsible for performance of all duties hereunder.
2, Payment. All rates, fees, and other monetary arrangements owing between the parties are
enumerated in Attachment 2, incorporated herein. Service Provider agrees that it shall not
negotiate or attempt to collect separate rates or other charges with individual customers, or
otherwise modify the price or terms of service without the express written agreement of the City.
3. Rate Modification. Service Provider may apply to the City in writing for consideration of
a special rate review should an unforeseen event or circumstance arise which jeopardizes the
economic operations of the Service Provider. A special rate review application shall be
considered at the request of the Service Provider if one or more of the following occurs:
a. Landfill tip fees change by more than five (5) percent; or
b. Accumulative operating costs over which Service Provider has no control change by
more than ten (10) percent.
Any change in rates shall be at the discretion of the City Council. At least fifteen (l5) days prior
to any decision by the City Council, the Service Provider shall submit to City staff complete and
accurate financial data showing its operating costs, revenues, and rate of -return for operations
under this Agreetncnt. City staff may request, and Service Provider agrees to provide, other or
additional records as may be necessary to fully review Service Provider's operations and rate
requests. All such financial information submitted to the City shall be kept confidential.
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The City Council may grant a special rate request, or grant the request in part. The Council shall
not unreasonably withhold granting the request in part or in frill. Any change in customer rates
shall be confirmed in a written amendment to this Agreement, which shall take effect no sooner
than thirty (30) days from the date of the Council decision.
Special rate review requests notwithstanding, the City Council shall review trash and recycling
service rates annually as part of its regular budgeting process.
4. Term. This Agreement shall commence March 1, 2019, and shall continue in frill force
and effect until May 31, 2024, unless sooner terminated as herein provided (the "Initial Term').
However, the residential rate changes incorporated herein shall not take effect until June 1, 2019.
In addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for up to two (2) additional
five-year periods. Written notice of extension shall be provided to the Service Provider no later
than thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the preceding term.
5. Force Majeure. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its
obligations under this Agreement by unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and
without its fault or negligence, e.g. due to strike, fire, flood, extreme weather event, or similar
causes, then the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented by
such cause, provided that it resumes full performance immediately upon cessation of the
intervening force or event. To the extent that a force majeure event prevents solid waste
collection or recycling services from being performed, the Service Provider must provide written
notice to the City of such condition within three (3) days from the onset of such condition. If the
force majeure event continues for twenty (20) consecutive days or more, then either party may
terminate this Agreement without further liability.
6. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the terms contained herein, the City
may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of
termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be delivered at least eight (8) months prior
to the termination date contained in said notice.
In the event of termination without cause by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for
services rendered to the date of termination, subject only to any other claims arising under this
Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service Provider's sole right and remedy for such
termination.
7. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the work, its
representative who shall be the point of contact between the City and the Service Provider on
matters related to this Agreement. The City may designate successor representatives from time to
time. The City representative shall not have the authority to waive or modify the terms of this
Agreement.
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S. Independent Contractor. The relationship between the parties is that of independent
contractors. Neither party shall have the authority to act for, or otherwise bind the other with
respect to this Agreement or any other matters.
4. Subcontractors. All work provided under this Agreement shall be provided by Service
Provider. Service Provider shall not subcontract all or any part of the work set forth in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the City, and any such consent shall be
committed to its sole discretion.
10. Personal Services. This Agreement is a contract for personal services. Accordingly, the
Service Provider shall neither assign any responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under
the Agreement without the prior written consent of the City.
1 I. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's and/or Service Provider's approval or acceptance of,
or payment for any of the services under this Agreement shall not be construed to operate as a
waiver of any rights provided to the parties under this Agreement or any cause of action arising
out of this Agreement. The failure to invoke remedies with respect to any particular act or
omission constituting a breach shall not be regarded as a waiver with respect to any other or
successive act or omission constituting a breach.
l 2. No Third -Party Beneficiaries. The parties to this Agreement are as identified in in the
first paragraph. There are no known or intended third party beneficiaries, an no other persons
shall have any rights to enforce this Agreement.
13. Integration/Modification. This Agreement is the sole and complete agreement of the
parties and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements, representations, or promises between
the parties. This Agreement may only be modified in a writing duly executed by both parties in
the same manner as set forth on the signature page, below.
14. Immunity. The City, as a Utah governmental entity, possesses certain immunities by
law, including immunity under the Utah Governmental Immunity Act, U.C.A. § 63G-7-101, et
seq. Nothing in this Agreement waives or abrogates any legal immunities possessed by the City.
15. Interpretation. This Agreement is the product of mutual bargaining. It shall be
interpreted in accordance with its plain meaning, regardless of the extent to which either party
participated in the drafting.
16. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement shall be found to be unlawful or
unenforceable, it shall be stricken, and the remainder of the document shall be enforced in
accordance with its terms without invalidating the entire Agreement.
17. Notice. Notice under this Agreement shall be valid if sent by United States First Class
mail, personal delivery, or courier to the address designated below. Email notice is acceptable if
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it is followed by written notice in the manner otherwise provided in this section. The parties may
alter their address for notice at any time upon delivery of written notice to the other stating the
new address. The addresses of the parties are as follows:
City of Moab
217 East Center Street
Moab, UT 8452
Attn: City Manager
Email: Deverittamoabcitv.org
(435) 259-5121
Monument Waste Services, LLC
2295 South Highway 191
Moab, UT 84532
Email: dan@monumentwaste.com
(435) 259-6314
18. Default. Each term and condition hereof shall be deemed a material element of this
Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform according to the terms of
this Agreement, such party may be declared in default thereof.
19. Remedies. Prior to invoking any remedies for breach, the non -breaching party shall first
deliver written notice to the other party identifying the act, omission, or event constituting a
default and allowing the other party a period of not less than seven (7) calendar days in which to
cure or abate same. Cure within that time period shall reinstate all rights of the parties under this
Agreement. In the event that a default is not timely cured the non -breaching party is not required
to deliver multiple or successive notices of default. In the event a default or breach remains
uncorrected, the party providing notice may elect to: (a) terminate the Agreement and seek
damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific performance; or (c) pursue
any other remedy at Iaw or equity.
a. In any suit arising under this Agreement the count shall award the substantially
prevailing party its reasonable attorney fees and court costs in addition to any
other relief.
b. Neither party shall be liable to the other party for consequential damages, lost
profits, non -economic damages, or similar relief that might otherwise be claimed
as a result of breach.
c. In the event that residential service default(s) remain uncured, the City may assess
liquidated damages against the Service Provider, which sums may be deducted as
against sums otherwise payable to Service Provider or collected by other means.
Should the daily average of missed residential service pickups exceed one percent
(1%) of the total of residential accounts, then the City may assess, and the Service
Provider shall pay, liquidated damages in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00)
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multiplied by the number of missed residential pickups, Should the daily average
of missed residential service pickups exceed two percent (2%) of the total of
residential accounts, then the City may assess, and Service Provider shall pay,
liquidated damages in the amount of twenty dollars ($20.00) multiplied by the
number of missed residential pickups. The parties agree that the calculation of
actual damages in the case of missed residential service pickups may be difficult
to calculate with certainty. These liquidated damages are agreed to be reasonable
and not a penalty.
d. The parties may combine or pursue multiple or alternative remedies as may fit the
circumstances of the breach. Should either party seek injunctive relief it may
obtain that relief without the necessity of posting a bond to secure same.
20. Indemnity/Insurance
The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and hold the City, its officers, agents and employees
harmless from any and all actions, suits, claims, demands or liability of any character
whatsoever, including reasonable costs of defense, brought or asserted for injuries to or death of
any person or persons, or damages to property arising out of, resulting from or occurring in
connection with the acts or omissions of Service Provider, its officers, agents, or employees
under this Agreement.
Service Provider shall provide and maintain for the duration of this Agreement insurance
coverage of the types and with the limits specified within Attachment 5, as attached and
incorporated by this reference. Before commencing services, the Service Provider shall deliver to
the City a copy of certificates of insurance evidencing the insurance coverage required by this
Agreement. With the exception of worker's compensation coverage, all insurance policies
required to be maintained by the Service Provider shall name the City as an additional insured.
21. Confidentiality. Service Provider acknowledges that the City has established policies and
procedures with regard to the handling of confidential information and other sensitive materials.
Unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing, Service Provider agrees to keep and maintain all
information provided to it by the City confidential, and not disclose or use same for any purposes
unrelated to performance of this Agreement. All document disposal, shredding, or similar services
provided by Service Provider shall be performed in such a manner that all confidential
information is destroyed or rendered unreadable.
22. Appropriation. To the extent this Agreement or any provision in it constitutes a
multiple fiscal year debt or financial obligation of the City, it shall be subject to annual
appropriation by City Council as required. The City shall have no obligation to continue the
Agreement in any fiscal year for which no such supporting appropriation has been made.
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23. Performance in Conformity with Law. All operations of the Service Provider, including
all solid waste disposal and recycling operations, shall be performed in conformity with
applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All materials delivered for disposal or
recycling shall be disposed of at lawfully licensed and approved facilities, and in accordance
with all applicable regulations.
24. Safety. All Service Provider operations shall be perfomed in conformity with applicable
workplace safety regulations. Service Provider shall assure that its employees are properly
trained in the use of its equipment and in safe operating practices, and that all employees possess
valid driver's licenses of a type applicable to the equipment they operate. Service Provider shall
take appropriate personnel action against its employees who are found to engage in unsafe or
unauthorized workplace behavior.
a. Equipment and vehicles used by Service Provider shall at all times be properly
licensed for operation on public streets, if applicable. Service Provider shall
routinely inspect all equipment and vehicles used in the performance of this
Agreement and assure that same is maintained in a safe and operational condition.
25. Governing Law/Venue/Jury Waiver. The laws of the state of Utah govern this
Agreement. The sole venue for any legal dispute arising from or concerning this Agreement
shall be the courts of Grand County, Utah. In any such proceeding the court shall decide all
matters in dispute, without a jury, regardless of the denomination of any claims that might be
brought.
26. Approval. This Agreement is a valid, binding, and enforceable obligation executed after
all parties have obtained the necessary authority.
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ATTACHMENT 1
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Contents:
1. Provision of Services Generally
2. Service Provider's Designated Single Point of Contact
3. Hours of Work
4. Residential Curbside Operational Requirements
5. Commercial Operational requirements.
6. Municipal Facilities Operational Requirements
7. Security Clearance and Worker Identification Requirements for City Facilities
8. Reporting
9. Billing
1 D. Additional Provisions
1. Provision of Services Generally.
The Service Provider shall provide all labor, equipment, apparatus, appliances, tools,
transportation and permits as required for refuse hauling and recycling services from
commercial, residential, and centralized outdoor collection sites within the City. The Service
Provider will also provide refuse hauling and recycling services for specified City buildings and
facilities.
Service Provider shall procure all licenses, pay all charges and fees, and give all notices
necessary and incidental to the lawful fulfillment of the services to be provided. All services
performed under this contract will be to the highest industry standards for services of this type,
done by those normally engaged in this type of business, and shall also comply with all
applicable codes and regulations. Service Provider shall comply with all City, State and Federal
health and environmental safety laws and regulations while performing the prescribed work.
Service Provider will be held liable for damage resulting from negligence. Multiple incidents of
damage or safety violations may be cause for termination of this Agreement and restrictions from
future contracts.
2. Communication and Coordination
Service Provider's Designated Single Point of Contact ("SPOC"): Service Provider shall
designate a SPOC with whom the City will work to handle all administrative matters related to
this Agreement. The SPOC must hold a position that allows them to take appropriate action for
immediate problem resolution. The City shall designate a Contract Administrator who will fulfill
the same function.
When Service Provider's SPOC is not available (vacation/illness, out of office, etc.), an alternate
point of contact name, phone number, and email address shall be provided to the City. Service
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Provider shall give the City written notification of any SPOC change within two (2) calendar
days of the change. The City requires that Service Provider's SPOC meets with the City's
Contract Administrator no less than every quarter to review operational performance issues. The
City reserves the right to increase this to a monthly basis at their option in the event it is deemed
warranted by the City Contract Administrator. Service Provider will provide minutes of these
meetings to the City's Contract Administrator, which will include any action items identified in
the meeting, who is assigned responsibility for it, and anticipated date of the item's completion.
During these meetings, Service Provider's SPOC will provide updates of any new waste stream
reduction opportunities the Service Provider may be able to offer, or notify the City of program
reduction(s) related to recycle market changes directed from the MIT's.
Outreach Coordinator: Service Provider will employ an individual no Iess than 20 hours per
week to educate City residents, businesses, and visitors about recycling and waste management
practices. This position's responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to:
• Creating and distributing single -stream recycling program information;
• Interfacing with local community groups and individuals who are interested in waste
management issues;
• One-on-one customer training and support; and
• Waste and recycling audits and inspections
This position may or may not be also the designated SPOC for Service Provider.
3. Hours of Work; Holidays.
Service Provider shall work with facility managers to determine mutually agreeable collection
times for all refuse and recycling containers. Service Provider may not collect waste or
recyclables between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m, in or adjacent to a residential
neighborhood.
Service Provider will maintain reasonable and consistent office hours along with an all -hours
emergency contact.
New Year's Day, Christmas Day, and Thanksgiving Day are considered holidays under this
Agreement. IT any of Service Provider's regularly scheduled service days fall on a holiday,
Service Provider will provide collection service on the next regular work day.
4. Residential Curbside Operational Requirements.
The following requirements apply;
• Residential curbside service includes emptying trash and recycling containers.
• Service Provider shall clean up from the grounds any trash or recyclables spilled during
the transfer process or such material in the immediate vicinity.
• Service Provider shall provide on -call or emergency pick-up service for any materials
requested by the City within 24 hours.
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