The current Emergency Services Price Schedule was approved by the City Council on February 25, 2008. Due to the escalating costs associated with providing ambulance services, a review was conducted of our current price schedule, comparing it with area ambulance rates.

Discussion:

The review indicated that the ambulance service fees in Rochelle were significantly below the area average. On June 18, 2012 the Public Safety Committee of the City Council met to consider an adjustment to the ambulance fees. Fire Chief Brian Johnson presented the data obtained from area communities and proposed an increase to the ambulance fees of approximately 4.6%. Following some discussion, the consensus of the Public Safety Committee was to recommend an increase in the ambulance fees as proposed.

Recommendation:

Approve a Resolution Establishing Emergency Services Price Schedule July 1, 2012.

Agenda Item #3 - Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 86 of the Rochelle Municipal Code

References:

default Memo from Community Development Director Chris Limas

default Red-lined Chapter 86 Subdivisions

default Clean Copy Chapter 86 Subdivisions

default Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 86

Recommended Action:

Consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 86

History and Fact:

Since early 2008, City staff members have been working on a project to modify several chapters of the Municipal Code of the City of Rochelle to ensure that regulations are clear, concise, comply with current planning standards and provide direction for future growth. Modifications to Chapter 22, developed as part of this project, were approved by Council in November of 2010. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed modifications to Chapter 86 at their June 2010 meeting and, following some minor revisions, voted to recommend approval on July 6, 2010 by a vote of 5-0. Community Development Director Chris Limas subsequently led a discussion on the proposed modifications at the July 12, 2010 and July 11, 2011 City Council Meetings.

Discussion:

Following the City Council discussion, additional changes were made based on input from community stakeholders. On October 3, 2011 the Administrative Committee of the City Council discussed the proposed revisions and recommended presenting Chapter 86 to the full council for approval. The Chapter 86 revisions were posted on the City website in early May and a press release announcing the proposed modifications was published in the Rochelle News Leader to allow for public comment. Modifications incorporated into the final revision of Chapter 86 include the following: addition of definitions for shared use path, types of streets, and reference documents used throughout the chapter, allowance for staff approval of a Minor Subdivision, further explanation of master plan required for developing a preliminary plat, final plat and engineering, updated the street and storm sewer improvement requirements and standards, and changed the school and park donation section to be more user friendly.

Recommendation:

Approve an ordinance repealing Chapter 86 of the Rochelle Municipal Code and replacing it with a new Chapter 86 (Subdivisions)

Agenda Item #4 - Ordinance Adopting the Master Plan for Water and Sanitary Sewer

References:

default Memo from Water/Water Reclamation Superintendent Kathy Cooper

default Water Division Comprehensive Plan March 2011

default Water Reclamation Division Comprehensive Plan February 2011

default Ordinance Adopting Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plans

Recommended Action:

Consider a Ordinance Adopting Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plans

History and Fact:

In 2006 the engineering firm of Willett-Hofmann & Associates prepared comprehensive Master Plans for both the water and sanitary sewer systems. These plans include the existing infrastructure for both systems (transmission mains, wells, towers, lift stations, force mains, and interceptor sewers) as well as future infrastructure needs based on anticipated development and the City's land use plan. As a result of growth within the City, both plans were amended in early 2011 and subsequently presented to the Utility Advisory Board.

Discussion:

The preceding revisions to Chapter 86 of the Municipal Code contain references to the RMU Master water plan and RMU master sewer plan. Specifically, Sec. 86-124 (Sanitary sewers) and Sec. 86-125 (Water supply) require the developer to install water mains and sanitary sewer as sized in the respective master plans. Official adoption of the Master Plans for Water and Sanitary Sewer is recommended for clarity.

Recommendation:

Approve a Ordinance Adopting Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plans

Agenda Item #5 - Consent for Assignment of the Waste Collection Agreement

References:

default Request from Rochelle Disposal Service

default Letter from Rock River Environmental Services

default Resolution Consenting to the Assignment by Rochelle Disposal Services

Recommended Action:

Consider request for assignment of the Waste Collection Agreement

History and Fact:

In 1995 the City of Rochelle entered into a Waste Collection Agreement with Rochelle Disposal Service, Inc. (RDS) for the collection and hauling of solid waste, residential landscape waste and residential recyclables within the City. The term of the agreement is based on the availability of disposal capacity at the Rochelle Municipal Landfill and terminates no more than 30 years from the date of execution.

Discussion:

Clyde Gelderloos, President of Rochelle Disposal Service, Inc., is requesting that the City approve the transfer of the Waste Collection Agreement from his organization to RRD Holding Company, doing business as Northern Illinois Disposal Services. In addition, John Lichty, President and CEO of Rock River Environmental Services (RRES), has provided background information on RRES and the associated hauling business operated by RRD Holding Company. The RRES waste services company operates in 18 counties in Northern Illinois, accepts approximately 5,000 tons of waste per day, and serves over 155,000 residential households and nearly 9,200 commercial customers. RRD Holding Company consists of five hauling divisions, of which Northern Illinois Disposal Services (NIDS) serves communities in DeKalb, Kendall and Kane counties and utilizes the Rochelle Landfill as its primary disposal facility.

The Waste Collection Agreement provides that neither party (the City nor RDS) can assign their interest in the Agreement without the written permission of the other party. Upon the City's approval, RDS plans to transfer its interest in the agreement to RRD Holding Company no later than July 31, 2012. RRES will then consolidate the operations of NIDS and RDS in Rochelle.

Recommendation:

Consider request for assignment of the Waste Collection Agreement from Rochelle Disposal Service, Inc. to RRD Holding Company effective on or before July 31, 2012

City Council Agenda June 25, 2012

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, ETC:

IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

V. PUBLIC COMMENTARY:

VI. BUSINESS ITEMS:

VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS:

VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

IX. ADJOURNMENT

BUSINESS ITEMS:

Agenda Item #2 - Resolution Establishing Emergency Services Price Schedule

Agenda Item #3 - Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 86 of the Rochelle Municipal Code

Agenda Item #4 - Ordinance Adopting the Master Plan for Water and Sanitary Sewer

Agenda Item #5 - Consent for Assignment of the Waste Collection Agreement

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