Proposed commercial franchise fee restructuring
Summary
A year after first discussion, staff wants to move commercial franchise fees from a 15% percentage to a flat per-cubic-yard rate — fairer across businesses and easier to verify. Implementation wouldn't take effect until fiscal 2028.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Restructuring affects what ~1.4 million cubic yards of commercial collection contributes to city revenue, effective FY28.
Businesses currently paying above-average hauler rates would see more equitable franchise fees.
Businesses whose haulers charge less could pay more under a uniform per-yard fee.
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