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RAINCROSS SQUARE BUILDING, LLC <br />3521-3557 MAIN STREET <br />RIVERSIDE, CA 92501 <br />August 14, 2023 <br />Mr. Archie Washington <br />City of Riverside, Public Works <br />Solid Waste Department <br />8095 Lincoln Avenue <br />Riverside, CA 92504 <br />Re: Commercial — Waste Hauling Services <br />Dear Mr. Washington: <br />RECENE <br />AUG 21 2023 <br />City of Riverside <br />City Clerk's Office <br />In a recent review of our waste hauling service charges with Athens, we have been astounded by <br />the twice yearly increases and the monthly account charge which by year end will be close to or <br />surpass $1,000 a month. Below is a 5 -year review of our account: <br />2019 - $346.11 <br />2020 - $377.22 <br />2021 - $210.48 — (Services reduced due to COVID-19 and business closures) <br />2022 - $654.66 <br />2023 - $936.01 <br />In an effort to reduce our waste hauling service charges, I contacted Burrtec, CR & R as well as <br />Waste Management and was told that as of June 14th the City of Riverside became a franchise - <br />contracted area which is serviced only by Athens. We find this information troublesome in this <br />California economy that is very expensive for small businesses. In fact, it's a monopoly of sorts <br />which prevents us from options which may be better suited for our business. <br />We are simply looking for the ability to shop for a more competitive rate and we are appealing to <br />the City of Riverside to provide more than one option for waste hauling services. The favor of <br />your reply would be appreciated. <br />Sincerely, <br />RAINCROSS SQUARE BUI _ D , LLC <br />Shauna K. Camire <br />Property Manager <br />1160 Central Avenue #16, Riverside, CA 92507 C — 909.838.8986 <br />/slf <br />Cc: C. Sweetnam, Managing Member, Raincross Square Building, LLC <br />City of Riverside - City Clerk's Office <br />