Council OKs 4% CPI increase for Republic Services; estimated $1.15 on utility bill
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Summary
Imperial City Council approved a 4% contract CPI adjustment for Republic Services' waste and recycling services (capped by contract), which staff said would add about $1.15 to the average utility bill; vote was 4‑0.
The City Council approved the annual cost price index adjustment for Republic Services, increasing contract rates up to the contract cap of 4%. Mr. Manriquez told the council the inflation index would have justified roughly 5.05% but the contract caps the increase at 4%. He said the change would amount to an impact of "$1.15 per utility bill."
Council moved and seconded the item and the clerk recorded the result: "Motion passes 4 0." No council member requested separate discussion during the meeting and staff noted the change derives from the existing contract terms.
Staff said Peter Sterenberg from Republic Services was on hand earlier in the meeting to describe company operations and the new electric truck demonstration, but no additional amendments to the contract were proposed at this session.
