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Timeline

Project Schedule
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  • November 2022 - Measure B is passed by voters, amending the 1919 People's Ordinance. In response, the City is engaging in a public process to evaluate its trash and recycling collection services, potential areas for service enhancements, costs of services, and options for recovering costs.
  • November 2023 - City of San Diego released Request for Proposals for a Cost-of-Service Study including robust Community Outreach and Engagement.
  • March 2024 - Planning begins for a Cost-of-Service study, including public outreach, research, operational efficiency analysis, and development of potential enhanced services and related fees.
  • June 2024 - Community engagement, operational efficiency analysis and Cost-of-Service Study begins.
  • August to November 2024 - First two rounds of Open House meetings are held.
  • November and December 2024 - Informational update for City Council Environment Committee and Full Council.
  • Winter 2024 - Cost of service study is completed; Present findings to City Council Environment Committee and Full Council
  • Spring 2025 - Pending City Council approval, written mailers are sent to all impacted property owners; Final Approval Hearing with City Council following 45-day protest period. If a majority of impacted property owners submit written protest, the new fee will not proceed; Third round of Open House meetings are held.
  • Summer 2025 - If approved by City Council, new fee could go into effect.
  • July 2025 to July 2027 - Rollout of new services.

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