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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of August 24, 2020 — Regular Meeting Page 8 of 1.5 MOTION: Commissioner Meadows moved to approve Resolution 20-3184, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hufford. Motion. ailed unanimously by voice vote 0-5. B. Resolution 20-3189 — Exclusive Franchise Agreement with WCA of Florida LLC for Commercial Solid Waste Services for Franchise 1 The City Clerk read Resolution 20-3189 by title, as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE SERVICES WITH WCA OF FLORIDA, LLC FOR FRANCHISE 1 (FRONTLOAD DUMPSTER, CART, COMPACTOR, AND OTHERWISE PUTRESCIBLE SOLID WASTE); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: Public Works Director Mark Gisclar stated that Resolution 20-3189 provides for an exclusive franchise agreement for commercial solid waste services with WCA of Florida, LLC for Franchise 1. Franchise I is for frontload dumpster, cart, compactor, and otherwise putrescible solid waste. (Ref: RFP -2020-0636) He explained that some time ago the City Commission had directed staff to amend the City's ordinance relating to collection of commercial solid waste to have an exclusive franchise rather than multiple non-exclusive franchises and to split the franchise into two areas to submit for proposals. He stated that this item was for Franchise 1 which was for putrescible waste. MSW Consultants was engaged by the City to assist with the process, and a representative was present to answer any questions from the Commission. In response to questions from the City Commission, Ms. Cynthia Mormile, Senior Project Manager with MSW Consultants explained how the rankings of the firms that submitted proposals were achieved, specifically service approach which was how the firms would handle transition from multiple franchisees to a single franchisee, including how each firm would address the transition with current staffing; supervisory ratio to current employees; communications; handling of customer service; and service requests and setup. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget at this time. Revenue assumptions are included in the Fiscal Year 2021 Proposed Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Public Works Director recommended approval of Resolution 20-3189 and the agreement with WCA of Florida, LLC for Franchise 1 commercial solid waste services. Audience Participation: The following individual calve forward to address Resolution 20-3189: Mr. Tim Dolan, 3705 Saint Johns Parkway, Sanford stated that he was the Regional Vice President for Waste Pro and requested that the City reconsider the rankings on the bid, citing an announcement last week of a potential acquisition of WCA of Florida, LLC by Canadian