Option 3, the expansion of the bulk collection program to 3 items per collection, may have a financial impact to the cost of collection, however this cost may be mitigated by reducing the number of collection stops per day. This would also limit the number of unused stops that could be used at Council's direction should Council wish to exercise that option. The overall cost implication and impact on number of stops would be contingent on discussions with Green for Life to alter the current collection contract.

The estimated annualized cost of Option 4, addition of a Bylaw enforcement officer, would include wages for 1 Officer, uniform, computer, maintenance costs for cameras, vehicle as well as the capital costs for additional cameras and a vehicle. The estimated annualized operating cost is $105,000. In addition to the operating budget impact, capital funding of approximately $45,000 would be required for the initial purchase of the required vehicle and approximately $12,000 would be required per camera.

Should Council wish to explore any of the four options above, a detailed business case would be required as the cost estimates included in this report are high-level estimates.

Consultations:

Conclusion:

Conclusion: Any action taken to combat illegal dumping will result in a financial impact. Should Council wish to take further action it is recommended that the financial implications of the most effective option, Option 4, be fully evaluated and presented to council for consideration.

Name Title
Cindy Becker Financial Planning Analyst
Dwayne Dawson Executive Director of Operations
Mark Winterton City Engineer
Dan Seguin On behalf of Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer