Merced County Solid Waste Hauler Rate Adjustment Ordinance for SB 1383
Summary
SCH Number
2025010953
Public Agency
Merced County
Document Title
Merced County Solid Waste Hauler Rate Adjustment Ordinance for SB 1383
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/29/2025
Document Description
Ordinance to increase solid waste hauler rates in Merced County's unincorporated areas to offset costs associated with mandatory organic waste collection services required by Senate Bill 1383. The ordinance will benefit franchise haulers, including Mid Valley Disposal, Waste Management, and Gilton Solid Waste Management, Inc., by providing adjusted rates to cover new expenses. Additionally, the project will benefit residents and businesses by providing expanded organic collection services, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting the state's climate goals.
Contact Information
Name
Nathan Bray
Agency Name
Merced County
Job Title
Director of Public Works
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Merced
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
Unincorporated Merced County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 15273(a)(1)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(1), which provides that CEQA does not apply to the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares, and other charges by public agencies which the public agency finds are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits. Here, the proposed rate modification is intended to allow the solid waste haulers to meet operating expenses and therefore qualifies for this statutory exemption.
County Clerk
Merced
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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