QUESTION
What measures ensure fairness and equity in waste hauling fees for businesses of different sizes and industries?
0:51:35
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The commissioner explains that through complex negotiations and careful contracting, in 18 out of 20 zones, at least one of the three carters will operate below the current rate cap set by the Business Integrity Commission.
- Only two zones have all carters operating above the current cap, but by a low single-digit percentage.
- These are maximum allowed rates, and businesses can negotiate lower rates as carters compete within zones.
- The rates act as a ceiling, not a fixed price floor.
Shaun Abreu
0:51:35
And how does the fee structure for waste hauling services within the commercial waste zones ensure fairness and equity for businesses of different sizes and industries, particularly small businesses and those in economically disadvantaged areas.
Jessica Tisch
0:51:49
So as a result of complex negotiations, and I would say smart careful contracting by the Adams administration.
0:51:56
In 18 of the 20 zones, at least one of the 3 Carter's will operate at a maximum rate that is below the current business integrity commission rate cap for commercial Carter's.
0:52:08
There are only two zones in which all awardees will be operating at a maximum price above the current pick rate cap, and the amount over is in the low single digits.
0:52:22
But as I mentioned before, like the current BIC rate cap.
0:52:25
These are maximum allowed prices and businesses are encouraged to continue the practice.
0:52:31
Of negotiating for lower pricing as Carter's compete against one another within their awarded zone.
0:52:38
So the pricing is very much the ceiling, not a floor.