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Committee approves Meridian Waste contract amendments, removes routine rate review and sets CPI cap; auditors note extraordinary review and procurement clarif
Summary
The committee approved amendments to the Meridian Waste contract that extend the agreement, replace the routine three‑year rate review with a capped CPI adjustment (up to 5%) and an extraordinary‑circumstances rate review process. Auditors and council members discussed implications for other haulers and future code changes.
The Neighborhoods Committee on March 17 approved amendments to Meridian Waste's service agreement (agenda item 2025‑2007) that extend the contract term and replace the ordinance—s three‑year automatic rate review with a capped Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment (maximum 5%) and a separate extraordinary‑circumstances rate review process. The committee adopted technical and auditor‑recommended edits before approving the ordinance by recorded vote (6–0).
What the amendment changes Under the amended agreement the routine triannual rate review process will not apply to Meridian's service area covered by this contract; instead the…
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