Resolution approving an amendment of the Solid Waste Fee Schedule pursuant Chapter 78-38 (a), Fees Imposed for Services.  The modification is intended to assist in the reduction of human-bear conflicts.  The provisions will provide the option for use of approved bear-resistant containers by City Solid Waste Customers.  The new fee is intended to incentivize the City of Daytona Beach Solid Waste Customers to voluntarily purchase Bear-Resistant toters.  Bear-Resistant toters will be available at a one-time cost of $50 per container while inventory supplies last.  Establishing a reasonable one-time fee encourages City residence to purchase bear-resistant containers at a subsidized cost compared to that of the original cost of $213 per toter. 

Waste Pro of Florida is the current operator of the disposal facility and will maintain the bear-resistant toters with no additional fees charged to residents to service cans. Once the supply of subsidized Bear-Resistant toters have exhausted, residents will have the opportunity to purchase additional containers as needed by the City of Daytona Beach waste provider at vendor rates upon depletion of the City’s inventory.  The City of Daytona Beach contributed $6,625 towards  the grant for the purchase of the bear-resistant trashcans along with BearWise grant funds per Resolution No. 17-37 from Florida Fish and Wildlife.  The City will purchase additional bear-resistant toters in the future with the revenue received from residential purchases of containers. 

Recommendation:  Deputy Public Works Director recommends adoption of the Resolution.