§ 24. Rates.

Rates for service shall be approved by resolution. In establishing or modifying rates, the council shall give due consideration to ORS 459A.085; current and projected revenues and expenses; actual and overhead expense; the cost of acquiring and replacement of equipment; the services of management; the cost of providing for future, added or different service; a reasonable operating margin and return to the franchisee for doing business; the revenue from resource recovery; the cost of resource recovery together with the cost of notice, promotion and education of and for recycling and reuse; research and development; and, such other factors as the council deems relevant. The council may consider rates established by other jurisdictions for similar service under the same or similar service conditions.

(Ord. No. 1475, § 24, 5-12-2009)