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Commission approves Waste Management purchase order amid protests, directs staff to seek alternatives
Summary
Commission voted to approve the annual PO for landfill fees to Waste Management to continue services while several commissioners registered protest votes and directed staff to start an RFP process and negotiate alternatives before contract renewal.
The commission approved an expenditure not to exceed $1,650,000 to continue solid waste landfill services under the city’s existing Waste Management contract, but the vote exposed deep misgivings among several commissioners about the vendor and the length of the contract term.
Why it matters: Solid waste disposal is an essential service; disruption could leave streets full of debris. Several commissioners…
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