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Clarification on no-cost contracts and financial burden in commercial waste zones
1:13:57
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Council Member Chris Banks seeks clarification on the meaning of 'no-cost contracts' in the commercial waste zone system and inquires about who bears the financial burden. Acting Commissioner Javier Lojan explains that the carters (awardees) are required to pay an annual administrative fee to the department.
- The question addresses the financial structure of the commercial waste zone contracts.
- The response clarifies that the carters, not the city or businesses, pay an administrative fee.
- This information helps to understand the financial model of the new waste collection system.
Chris Banks
1:13:57
The DSNY website states that we have broken the five boroughs into 20 commercial waste zones and established new non cost contracts with the Carters authorized to work in each zone.
1:14:11
Can you clarify what the no cost contracts actually mean and who bears the financial burden under this model set forth by the the the DSNY?
1:14:25
Is it the Carter's or or the other or the businesses?
Javier Lojan
1:14:31
Councilmember, are you referring to the program themselves like once they're awarded its own?
1:14:36
Correct.
1:14:36
So the Carter's, the awardees are required to pay an annual administrative fee.
Shaun Abreu
1:14:43
Which Mister commissioner my apologies, I'd like to acknowledge Julie Menon, she has another hearing she has the chair.
1:14:48
Thank you so much.
1:14:50
Okay.
1:14:50
You may proceed.
Javier Lojan
1:14:51
Okay.
1:14:52
Council member, each awardee has to pay an annual administrative fee which is paid to the department.