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Originally Posted by twoplanekid

From the Sept 6, 2022 minutes of NSCUDD as found on the District site

Board Direction for consideration of fuel surcharge and increase to the commercial curbside service charge Mr. Brown advised that as discussed during the August 8, 2022 meeting, Staff completed an evaluation of the Sumter Sanitation fuel expenditures, and based on the current contracted fuel price, it will result in a negative budgetary impact of $165,000 for the Sumter Sanitation Fund. If the Board would like to proceed with the process to recover this cost, the District would have to amend its Rule to provide for a temporary fuel surcharge for residential and commercial customers. The monthly recovery rate would be $0.34, and based on the number of residential and commercial accounts, the recovery period to be effective January 1, 2023 and ending with the September 2023 billing cycle. Mr. Brown advised that Jacobs obtains fuel for the Sumter Sanitation fleet from the District-owned fuel depot at the District’s contract pricing, which is contractually set through September 30, 2023. Similarly, TriCounty Sanitation recently implemented a temporary fuel surcharge for all accounts south of SR-44 within The Villages. Mr. Brown advised that Staff is also recommending that the Board consider an increase to the existing commercial monthly charge from $19.81 to $32.75. Currently, commercial customers receive back-door pickup twice a week, which is a very labor-intensive service. Mr. Brown advised that the amendment of the District’s Rule requires a 10-day advertisement notifying the public of the District’s NSCUDD’s intent to amend the Rule, followed by a 28-day advertisement providing notification that a public hearing will be held to receive public comment. Staff recommend that the Board provide Staff authorization to advertise to amend the District’s Rule related to solid waste charges to provide for a temporary fuel surcharge and an increase to the commercial curbside service charge.

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