ORDINANCE No. 2014-0887, passed second reading October 8, 2014

ORDINANCE granting to PROGRESSIVE WASTE SOLUTIONS OF TX, INC, A Texas Corporation, the right, privilege and franchise to collect, haul and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions

THIRD AND FINAL READING

The Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department (ARA) recommends that City Council approve ordinances granting Commercial Solid Waste Operator Franchise to the following solid waste operators pursuant to Article VI, Chapter 39 of the City Code of Ordinances.  

The proposed Franchises are:

1. Ching Lo DBA A. Uranus Service 
2. Progressive Waste Solutions of TX, Inc. 
3. Arrow Services 123, Inc. 
4. Miggins Interests, LLC DBA Hydro Tech Utilities 
5. Mouser Container Service, Inc. 

The proposed ordinances grant the Franchisees the right to use the City’s public ways for the purpose of collecting, hauling or transporting solid or industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston.  In consideration for this grant, each Franchisee agrees to pay to the City an annual Franchise Fee equal to four percent of their annual gross revenue, payable quarterly.  To verify Franchisee compliance with the Franchise, the Franchisee company has the duty to maintain required customer records, which the City has the right to inspect during regular business hours.  The Franchise agreement contains the City’s standard release and indemnification, default and termination, liquidated damages and force majeure provisions.  The proposed Franchise term is 10 years from the effective date. 

Lara Cottingham Phone: (832) 393-8503

Juan Olguin Phone: (832) 393- 8528