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Henderson council approves five-year extension of Allied Waste solid-waste contract
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The Henderson City Council approved a five-year extension of the city's solid-waste contract with Allied Waste Systems of Kilgore after staff and the vendor reported generally positive service and follow-up on past problems.
The Henderson City Council on April 15 approved a five-year extension of the city's solid-waste contract with Allied Waste Systems of Kilgore.
City staff said the original contract included an option for a five-year extension and recommended exercising that option. Allied Waste representatives and several council members described early “growing pains” after the company began service five years ago but said the firm has responded quickly to problems and made operational adjustments.
“All of that still stays with that employee’s line,” council members said in support; Allied Waste representatives said they would continue to follow up when issues arise. Councilman Michael Searcy moved to approve the extension; Councilman Strong seconded the motion and the council voted to approve it.
The extension was approved on a voice vote during the regular business portion of the meeting. The council did not discuss changes to contract price or detailed service-level adjustments during the meeting; that information was not specified on the record.
Council members and Allied Waste representatives emphasized responsiveness to service complaints and continued partnership with the city. No amendments to the contract text were presented at the meeting.
The council moved on to other agenda items after approving the extension.
