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<br /> i u PROS AND CONS OF PRI~'.ATE VERSUS PUBLIC OPERATIONS <br /> OF LONG-IIAUI_INCi TO PUUANAI~ULU <br /> PROS OF COUNTY OPERATION OF LONG-HAUL <br /> u <br /> • Private contractual operations will most likely entail a 7 year or greater contact <br /> with either a commitment oi' a minimal volume or a sliding fee scale based on <br /> volumes. This will reduce the County's flexibility in management of the system <br /> in several ways: <br /> o Increasing recycling rates over time will reduce the volumes to be hauled and <br /> may increase costs or even violate the contract terms, providing a disincentive <br /> for the County to promote recycling. <br /> o For operational reasons, and possibly in response to conununity pressure;, the <br /> County may chose to route some transfer traders from rural transfer stati„ns <br /> directly to Puuanahrilu, rather than coming through the Hilo station. Thi, may <br /> increase costs or be constrained by the contract re~m~s. <br /> o When the County implements a Waste Reduction Technology, volumes <br /> through the Fast-Side Sort Station will be reduced, which could regwre <br /> contract modifications. <br /> By owning the long haul trailers, the County rnay, when enhancing the designs of <br /> the rural transfer stations, be able to incorporate the larger trailers into transfer <br /> station operations, erecting efficiencies in equipment use. <br /> • The County would have greater ilcxihility to adjust hauling routes in response to <br /> 3 public concerns, without having to adjust rates paid to a contractor. <br /> PROS OF A PRIVATE CONTRACT FOR LONG-HAUL <br /> • A private coutractor will purchase antl amortize all equipment, reducing the <br /> demand on the County's capital and equipment maintenance budgets. <br /> • A private contractor, paid fur actual volumes hauled, will have greater flesibifity <br /> 4vith personnel relative to varying volwnes. County employment policies and <br /> Union agreements may constrain the County in assignment of days and hours <br /> work, but would not constrain a private contractor. <br /> • The private contractor, rather then the County, will deal with all liability and <br /> personnel management issues. <br /> <br />