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Fresno council approves contested amendment to city—s waste services agreement amid procurement concerns
Summary
The City Council approved a sixth amendment to the Orange Avenue Disposal services agreement tied to a pending settlement. Debate focused on whether the change bypassed competitive procurement and on the settlement—s terms; the motion passed 6-1.
The Fresno City Council on Nov. 20 approved a contested sixth amendment to the services agreement with Orange Avenue Disposal, a longtime contractor for waste services, by a 6-1 vote.
Council debate centered on the contract—s procurement history, the city—s legal exposure and the connection between the amendment and a negotiated settlement. Council Vice President Miguel Arias and other members questioned why a multi-decade relationship dating to the early 2000s had not been rebid more recently and whether the amendment sets a precedent allowing vendors to secure extensions by filing or threatening litigation.
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