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Signal Mountain council approves $363,380 contract with Waste Connections for solid‑waste services
Summary
The Signal Mountain Town Council approved a council resolution awarding a solid‑waste services contract to Waste Connections Inc. not to exceed $363,380, with council members praising staff negotiations and the company’s openness during the changeover.
The Signal Mountain Town Council on June 23 approved a council resolution to contract with Waste Connections Incorporated for residential and municipal solid‑waste services at a cost not to exceed $363,380.
Council members said staff negotiated contract language addressing rate increases and dispute procedures. Council members thanked town staff for their work on the contract and described Waste Connections as cooperative during the transition from the outgoing hauler.
The measure passed on a voice vote with all members present voting in favor. No members of the public spoke on the resolution at the meeting.
Why it matters: The contract sets the town’s short‑term solid‑waste vendor and includes provisions council members described as intended to reduce the likelihood of contested rate increases later. The council’s action completes procurement steps that allow the new provider to operate the town’s residential and municipal collection services.
Council discussion and next steps: Council members individually thanked Town Manager Wes and staff members Matt and Mr. Cash for their work on the contract. Council indicated staff will continue to monitor performance and work with the outgoing provider to complete the changeover.
No ordinance or other code change was required for this resolution; the council adopted the contract terms as presented and approved payment authority up to the stated total.
