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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
While the County attempted to negotiate the best Master Operating Agreement possible, it appears they did not have the industry-specific expertise that Republic Services demonstrated. The County consigned to Republic the heavy equipment and methane gas plant before the full extent of the potential value was determined. The County did not identify, and therefore lost, the financial benefits of below market electricity for the Sonoma County Water Agency, increased methane yields, improved compaction rates and the increased longevity of the landfill itself.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
When entering into long-term agreements, the Board of Supervisors require independent audits be done every three to five years to insure the terms remain fair to all parties to the agreement. [F1,F3]
R2
The County review and reinforce its internal policies for reviewing contracts, operations, and interagency cooperation.[F1, F2, F3, F4, F5]
F2
The County’s failure to adhere to industry best practices in the operation of the landfill led to a 5 year closure that Republic resolved in a matter of months
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The County review and reinforce its internal policies for reviewing contracts, operations, and interagency cooperation.[F1, F2, F3, F4, F5]
F3
The Board of Supervisors issued The Ratto Group an unusual, no bid, 20-year franchise of the waste hauling and transfer station contract.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
When entering into long-term agreements, the Board of Supervisors require independent audits be done every three to five years to insure the terms remain fair to all parties to the agreement. [F1,F3]
R2
The County review and reinforce its internal policies for reviewing contracts, operations, and interagency cooperation.[F1, F2, F3, F4, F5]
F4
The BOS effort to preserve the MOA placed it in conflict with SCWMA and its mandate to promote and manage composting as called for by AB939
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
The County review and reinforce its internal policies for reviewing contracts, operations, and interagency cooperation.[F1, F2, F3, F4, F5]
R3
The BOS and SCWMA make it a high priority to bring composting back to Sonoma County. [F4, F5]
F5
Ratepayers will continue to bear the $2.5 million annual cost of out-hauling green waste. Until the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency permits and supports a new compost operator, citizens will bear the impact of the pollution and wear and tear associated with over 4,000 diesel truck trips annually.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
The County review and reinforce its internal policies for reviewing contracts, operations, and interagency cooperation.[F1, F2, F3, F4, F5]
R3
The BOS and SCWMA make it a high priority to bring composting back to Sonoma County. [F4, F5]
F6
The County and partnered cities successfully transferred their significant post-closure liability exposure to Republic Services.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Republic Services has operated the central landfill in an efficient manner. With the addition of the Materials Recovery Facility, they will increase diversion of waste material and extend the life of the landfill.
No recommendations for this finding
No Responses Found 2
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Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
Elected County Office
Sonoma County Water Agency
Special District