Meetings
City of Helena, Montana
May 25, 2021
To:
Mayor Collins, City Commissioners, and City Manager Harlow-Schalk
From:
Sheila Danielson, Finance Director
Chris Couey, Budget Analyst
Subject:
A Resolution of Intention to specify the assessment option for the collection and disposal of residential garbage and refuse for Fiscal Year 2022 and levy and assess all properties receiving residential solid waste collection.
Present Situation
:
Pursuant to Section 6-1-10 of the Helena City Code, the City Commission must set rates for collection and disposal of residential garbage and refuse in the City of Helena on an annual basis. Assessments are necessary for the purpose of ongoing operation, maintenance, and capital purchases of equipment. The City Commission may assess all assessable property solid waste collection to defray the cost of providing and maintaining said services.
No increases are recommended for Fiscal Year 2022.
Background Information
:
Proposed to set annual assessment rates and charges and specify assessment methodology for the operations for Fiscal Year 2022 and levy and assess all property receiving services in order to defray the cost of operating and maintaining the services, as well as to provide
for capital improvements necessary for the management of the operations.
Propose that the assessment remain a charge per Property ID as assigned by the State of Montana, Department of Revenue on the following schedule:
Class 1 - $176.10 annually
Class 2 – Applicable Commercial Rate Monthly
Class 3 – Applicable Commercial Rate Monthly
Class 4 – $88.05 annually
Proposal/Objective
:
Proposed to set annual assessment rates and charges and specify assessment methodology for the operations for Fiscal Year 2022 and levy and assess all property receiving services in order to defray the cost of operating and maintaining the services, as well as to provide
for capital improvements necessary for the management of the operations.
Propose that the assessment remain a charge per Property ID as assigned by the State of Montana, Department of Revenue on the following schedule:
Class 1 - $176.10 annually
Class 2 – Applicable Commercial Rate Monthly
Class 3 – Applicable Commercial Rate Monthly
Class 4 – $88.05 annually
Advantage
:
Defray the cost of operating and maintaining the operations and to provide for capital improvements necessary for the management of the operations.
Notable Energy Impact
:
None
Disadvantage
:
N/A
Notice of Public Hearing
:
N/A
Staff Recommendation
:
ATTACHMENTS:
ROI - FY22 Solid Waste Assessment