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Everman staff to negotiate with Waste Connections after resident survey shows broad satisfaction
Summary
City staff presented a citizen survey and options for the municipal trash franchise; council gave direction to negotiate a new agreement with Waste Connections rather than run an open RFP, with staff to return in February or March with pricing and options and to advertise a public hearing.
City staff briefed the Everman City Council on the upcoming franchise negotiation for residential garbage, waste and recycling service on Jan. 14 and sought direction on whether to open a competitive request for proposals or negotiate with the incumbent, Waste Connections.
Staff said a mid-December citizen survey (51 responses) showed generally strong satisfaction with current service: 47% rated services "excellent," 41% "good," and 11% "fair"; two responses (about 1% of respondents) reported "poor." The survey showed 86% of respondents favored twice-weekly pickup (the current schedule) and 81% said…
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