Desert Hot Springs council unanimously approves Desert Valley Disposal charges for 2025‑26 tax roll

The Desert Hot Springs City Council voted unanimously May 20 to place both past‑due Desert Valley Disposal residential charges and the regular FY 2025‑26 assessments for residential solid‑waste service on the Riverside County property‑tax roll.

Staff told the council the delinquent billing request represents 161 accounts and that property owners had been notified; the transcript lists the requested delinquent amount as “$232,39,” which appears to be an incomplete transcription. Staff said all costs for placing the charges on the tax roll will be absorbed by Desert Valley Disposal and the city will receive a 10% fee on net collections.

Separately, staff presented the annual residential assessment for basic weekly trash, recycling and green‑waste service. The staff report put the FY 2025‑26 total at $4,321,894.95 representing 7,942 accounts and clarified this assessment covers the regular weekly collection service and does not change separate bulk‑item or special‑service pickups.

The city opened both items as public hearings and, with no public testimony, took action. The council adopted the resolutions by roll‑call vote; the record shows the motions passed unanimously.

The resolutions direct the city to submit the specified charges to the county assessor for inclusion on the FY 2025‑26 tax roll. Staff noted property owners had received notice before the hearing and that Desert Valley Disposal will pay costs associated with placement on the roll. The record does not show any public speakers on these items.

Next steps: city staff will finalize the documentation required by the county assessor to place the identified charges and assessments on the FY 2025‑26 tax roll.