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Lee's Summit panel advances work on residential solid-waste RFP amid monopoly concerns
Summary
The Public Works Committee continued development of a request-for-proposals (RFP) for contracted residential curbside trash service, hearing staff summaries of public feedback, HOA and hauler input and task force recommendations while residents warned against creating a monopoly.
The Lee's Summit Public Works Committee on Sept. 8 advanced detailed work on a request for proposals to evaluate contracting residential curbside solid-waste collection, emphasizing that the city will not decide on any contract until proposals are received and reviewed.
City staff said the RFP effort responds to a council strategic priority and to months of outreach. "The city council really began this initiative towards the end of last year with a strategic retreat [that] identified solid waste as one of its priority goals," Michael Park, director of public works, said. Park said staff and a citizen Solid Waste Task Force have held public meetings, HOA briefings and hauler engagements to shape the draft RFP.
Why it matters: contracting could change how about two-thirds of Lee's Summit residents receive curbside service and could affect service costs, truck routes and neighborhood traffic. Staff stressed that a formal change would not occur unless council decides to award a contract after seeing bids.
What staff reported: Park said the city issued the…
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