Coldwater approves three‑year contract with Republic Services; council to review fee schedule soon

The City of Coldwater on May 11 adopted a three‑year contract with Republic Services to serve as the city’s sole provider for recycling, refuse and large‑item pickup.

City Manager Keith Baker told the council the April 27 meeting had designated Republic Services as the low bidder; the agreement approved on May 11 (Resolution 26‑52, Agreement 26‑16) sets a three‑year pricing projection with potential extensions subject to future council approvals. Baker said staff will return in two meetings with a new fee schedule that could reduce residential rates if the contract is adopted.

Council members moved and supported the resolution and the motion carried. The current contract would begin June 1 and the new fee schedule, if approved later, would be implemented on July 1.

Staff said the new contract is the second procedural step to implement service changes and rate adjustments and noted that future council action would be required to accept fee schedule changes tied to the contract.