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CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: California Waste Recovery Systems request for approval of assignment of their
agreement with the City of Lodi for refuse collection and processing
MEETING DATE: June 18, 1997
PREPARED BY: Kirk J. Evans, Assistant to the City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That City Council approve assignment of the California Waste Recovery
Systems franchise agreement to United Waste Systems.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: California Waste Recovery Systems (CWRS) has entered into a
definitive agreement to merge their company with United Waste
Systems. The company will operate under the name California
Waste Removal Systems.
The Vaccarezza family has provided refuse collection, transfer, and materials processing services for the
City of Lodi and surrounding region for over 70 years. They have made a personal family decision to
merge their company with United Waste Systems. The merger will help fuel growth opportunities for the
company and add jobs. CWRS believes this is an investment in the future for the direct benefit of
customers. The merger will also provide new resources to draw on for customer needs.
United Waste Systems is one of the fastest growing solid waste management firms in the United States.
It is comprised of local, family-owned, refuse businesses. They have an outstanding record for providing
quality customer service. This merger has been structured in a manner to avoid any inconvenience to
Lodi customers. Customers will continue to deal with the same people on a daily basis and will receive
the same level of high quality service they have come to expect. The Vaccarezza family will continue to
be integral in all CWRS operations. David Vaccarezza will become Regional Vice President, Thom
Sanchez becomes the General Manager and Annettee Murdaca acquires the role of Administrator.
The current franchise agreement between the City of Lodi and CWRS was entered into beginning July1,
1989. The agreement provides for two seven year terms at the option of the contractor and two seven
year terms at the option of the City. We are currently in the eighth year of the contract; leaving approx.
six years on the current term, followed by renewals at the option of the City.
The contract specifies that assignment requires City consent. Assignment of the contract to United
Waste Systems requires that United Waste Systems assume all terms and conditions of the contract and
the rate methodology. United Waste Systems has been fully informed of these terms and conditions and
is eager to accept assignment of the contract.
APPROVED:
H. Dixon Flynn — City Manager
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The quality of service CWRS has provided, and their level of commitment to this community, are
recognized as being of the highest order. Obviously, a change such as this is a rare occurrence. The
City of Lodi will want to be assured its interests regarding solid waste management services are well
protected.
David Vaccarezza, President and owner of California Waste Recovery Systems, will be present at the
Council meeting to provide a report regarding their merger with United Waste Systems and answer any
questions from Council. Mr. Vaccarezza sees this as an opportunity to grow professionally, and yet
remain the local guy from Lodi. They plan on being around for a long time.
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K4rk J. Evans
Assistant to the City Manager
APPROVED:
H. Dixon Flynn -- City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 97-90
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING CALIFORNIA WASTE RECOVERY SYSTEMS REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL -OF ASSIGNMENT OF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF LODI FOR REFUSE COLLECTION AND PROCESSING
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby approve
California Waste Recovery Systems request for approval of assignment of the franchise
agreement to United Waste Systems.
Dated: June 18, 1997
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 97-90 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held June 18, 1997, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS -
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS -
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS -
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS -
ALICE M. REIMCHE
Acting City Clerk
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