HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-12 - AGENDA REPORTS - SOLID WASTE HAULER UPDATE (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Cameron Smith
DATE: March 12, 2002
SUBJECT: SOLID WASTE HAULER AUDIT REPORT
DEPARTMENT: City Council
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council receive and file Phase I report by the Solid Waste Audit Subcommittee.
On October 2, 2001, the City Council awarded a contract to Ernst & Young to conduct an audit
of the solid waste franchise in the City. The City Council also requested that at each Council
meeting there be an update so that the Council may provide input and direction for the audit.
As a result of the above action, Ernst & Young has spent the last four months completing the
first phase of their audit of the City's solid waste franchises. Tonight, the subcommittee and
consultants from Ernst & Young will be making a presentation to the City Council on behalf
of the Solid Waste Audit Subcommittee. The report will summarize findings, as requested by
the City Council defined scope of work.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
1. Council may direct the auditors to conduct further inquiry into the solid waste franchise
before returning with a final Phase I report.
2. Other action as determined by Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The budget for this project is $100,000 for audit work and $1,000 for mileage and parking
charges. Additionally, $25,000 was budgeted for legal services to be provided by Burke,
Williams, and Sorensen. To date, the project is within budget. Currently, $90,946 has been
spent on the audit work and mileage/parking. In addition, $14,381 has been spent on legal fees
associated with this project. Anticipated expenditure for the month of February is estimated
to be $12,000 for both the audit and legal services. Further work may require additional funds
to be allocated.
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