Summary
The council extended the Rehrig Pacific trash cart contract by $3 million to fund RFID readers, with two councilmembers voting no over procurement and cost concerns. Residents questioned how the cart program grew from $3 million to $106 million.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Contract grows by $3 million to $106.5 million, funded through the trash fee.
The city gains service-verification technology; Rehrig Pacific receives the contract.
Ratepayers concerned about rising trash fees and non-competitive procurement.
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