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3634-2023 Agreement with Fast Eddie’s Auto Recycling to Manage Transfer Stations

3634-2023 Agreement with Fast Eddie’s Auto Recycling to Manage Transfer Stations

BEING A BY-LAW TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FAST EDDIE’S AUTO RECYCLING TO MANAGE THE TRANSFER STATIONS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF AUGUSTA FROM MAY 31, 2023 – DECEMBER 31, 2025

Passed by Council May 23, 2023


THE TOWNSHIP OF AUGUSTA
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF AUGUSTA
BY-LAW NUMBER 3634-2023
BEING A BY-LAW TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FAST EDDIE’S AUTO
RECYCLING TO MANAGE THE TRANSFER STATIONS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF
AUGUSTA FROM MAY 31, 2023— DECEMBER 31, 2025

WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001 c.25-S.O.2001 section 8 allows for the Powers of a
Natural Person and those powers may include the entering into an agreement.

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Augusta hereby enacts as follows
that:

1. That By-Law 3363-2018 shall continue to apply.

2. That Schedule A and Appendices A, B and C form part of this By-Law.

3. That the terms of the agreement are hereby referred to as an Agreement with
Fast Eddie’s Auto Recycling to manage the two (2) transfer stations in the
Township of Augusta.

4. The Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf
of the Corporation of the Township of Augusta.

5. That By-Law 3523-2021 and any By-Law inconsistent to this By-Law is hereby
repealed.

6. That this By-Law shall come into effect on date of passing.

READ a first and second time this 23 day of May 2023.

READ a third time and passed this 23 day of May 2023.

Signed by Mayor Jeff Shaver and Clerk Annette Simonian

 

THE TOWNSHIP OF AUGUSTA
SCHEDULE A
To By-Law 3634-2023

Waste Disposal Contract between the Township of Augusta and Fast
Eddie’s Auto Recycling

Introduction

This contract is an agreement between Fast Eddie’s Auto Recycling (The Contractor)
and the Township of Augusta (The Township) for managing the disposal of waste
generated in the Township of Augusta. The responsibility of the contractor will be to
operate the transfer sites, dispose of the waste and the recyclables.

Description of Services

The service required is to operate the recycling and waste transfer stations at the
Maynard and North Augusta sites. The contractor will be responsible to manage the
sites within the parameters imposed by the Environmental Certificate of Approval for the
North Augusta Transfer Station. Certificate of Approval of Maynard Transfer Station and
By-Law 3363-2018. The following appendices are attached and form part of this
agreement:

Appendix A- Responsibility of the contractor and the Township of Augusta unless
otherwise specified these responsibilities are for both waste transfer stations.

Appendix B- Township of Augusta Agreement to Lease Equipment to Fast Eddie’s Auto
Recycling

Appendix C- Fast Eddie Auto Recycling Agreement to Lease Equipment to the
Township of Augusta

Duration of Contract

The duration of this contract will be two years and seven months The starting date will
be June 1, 2023. This contract can be terminated by either party upon 120 days written
notice to the other party.

Contract Price

The Township agrees to pay the Contractor a monthly fee of sixteen thousand, five
hundred dollars ($16,500.00) for the operation of this contract. The monthly amount to
be adjusted by the Ontario Price Index on June 1st of each year of the contract starting
in 2024. Contractor also retains revenue collected from the sale of recycling material
and By-Law 3363-2018 Schedule B Fees for the use and disposal of waste at the
Township of Augusta Waste Transfer Stations.

Holidays

The sites will be closed on New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday,
Victoria Day, Canada Day, August Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day,
Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. The sites will be closed at 1:00pm
EST on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.

Amnesty Days

Each year the contractor will host two ‘Amnesty days: one in the Spring (Fourth
Saturday in May) and one in the Fall (Fourth Saturday in September). The Township will
be responsible for advertising “Amnesty’ days.

Pitch in Day

Pitch In Day is an annual community clean-up day that is held every Spring (Fourth
Saturday in April) when residents clean up litter in their neighbourhood. The contractor
wifl supply a suitable bin for this day. The Township will determine the location of the bin
and will notify the contractor at least three weeks in advance. The Township will be
responsible for advertising Pitch in Day.

Excusable Delay

Neither party will be held liable for delays, or failure to perform here under, due in whole
or in part to:
• Strike, riot, fire, flood, storm, sabotage, acts of God, or any government
authority
• Inability due to a cause beyond its reasonable control to obtain necessary
or proper labour, material, services, or facilities, provided that the prompt
notice of such delay or failure given to the other party, and all reasonable
efforts are made to remedy the cause of such delay or failure to perform.

Contractors Indemnity

The contractor will indemnify and hold the Township of Augusta harmless for any and all
claims and expenses for damages to property, or for bodily injury both arising out of the
performance of the obligation under this agreement where such damages or injury is
attributable to the negligence of or a breach of this agreement by the Contractor.

Contractor Warrantees

The Contractor warrants that they will:

• Perform the services in good and proper fashion.
• Obtain and maintain all required licenses, permits, and approvals to
perform the service.
• Perform the service in full compliance with all related laws, By-Laws, and
regulations.

Insurance

The contractor will provide the Township with:

• Proof of General Liability Insurance (bodily injury and property damage) in
the amount of five million dollars ($5,000,000.00)
• Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance with liability coverage in the amount of
five million dollars ($5,000,000.00)
• Current WSIB Clearance certificates

Supervisor/Attendant

Reference to By-Law Number 3363-20 18 and throughout the By-Law, referring to
‘supervisor/attendant” shall mean the contractor.

Governing Law

The provision of this Agreement will be governed by and in accordance with the Laws of
the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including Appendices A. B and C. constitutes the entire Agreement
between the parties hereto and cancels and supersedes all prior undertakings and
agreements with respect to the subject matter hereto. There are not and will not be any
verbal representations, warranties, undertakings, or agreements between the parties
hereto and this Agreement may not be amended or modified in any respect except by
written instrument signed by the parties hereto.

Successors and Assigns

This Agreement and the rights and obligations herein contained will ensure to the
benefit of and are binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and
assigns but will not be assignable by either of the parties without the written consent of
the other party.

Severability

The invalidity in whole or part, of any section or paragraph of this Agreement will not
affect the validity of the remainder of such section or paragraph or of the balance of this
Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first
written above.

Fast Eddie’s Auto Recycling

Signed by Eddie Como on July 3, 2023

The Corporation of the Township of Augusta

Signed by Mayor Jeff Shaver on May 23, 2023 & Annette Simonian on May 23, 2023

 

THE TOWNSHIP OF AUGUSTA
APPENDIX A

To By-Law 3634-2023

RESPONSIBILTY OF THE CONTRACTOR AND THE TOWNSHIP OF AUGUSTA
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED THESE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE FOR BOTH
WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS

DEFINITIONS:

• Amnesty Day means two predetermined days a calendar year that allows every
household to bring 1-mattress, 1-box spring, 1 sofa and 1- stuffed chair free of
charge to the Waste Transfer Stations during normal operating hours

• Blow off means any excess material that is not contained to a bin either at the
Waste Transfer Stations or during transport of bins to a secondary location

• CoA means Certificate of Approval from MOECC

• Contractor means the business/organization that is hired by Township By-Law to
operate and maintain both Waste Transfer Stations

• Designated Landfill site means a location that is acceptable to receive waste and
recyclable materials

• ECA means Environmental Compliance of Approval from MOECC

• Good condition means road worthy, safe and secure as per Ministry of
Transportation of Ontario

• Lock out means the power to the compactor shall be shutoff, locked and key
removed to a secure location while not in use/under maintenance.

• MOL means the Ontario Ministry of Labour

• MOECC means the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change

• OHSA means the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Pitch In Day means a predetermined day that happens once per calendar year
where volunteers participate in a roadside clean-up program.

• Timely manner means quickly, promptly and within a reasonable time frame.

• Trained personnel means persons knowledgeable in relevant waste management
and occupational health and safety legislation, regulations and guidelines and
proper use and operation of equipment for the daily operations of the Transfer
Stations

• Transfer Station is the Township owned locations at 3618 County Road 26,
Prescott. ON K0E 1T0 and 8212 Coville Road, North Augusta, ON K0G 1R0

• Township mean the Corporation of the Township of Augusta

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR

1. Supply all labour and equipment to operate and maintain Maynard Transfer
Station and North Augusta Transfer Station.

2. Ensure all staff are trained to operate all aspects of the Waste Transfer Stations
and requirements under the MOL, MOECC, OHSA, Waste Management
Legislation, regulations and guidelines of the ECA/CoA.

3. Operate and maintain both Waste Transfer Stations while meeting/exceeding all
conditions of the current ECA/CoA related to each station.

4. Supply all containers in good condition for each type of recyclables and household
waste as required by the ECA/CoA

5. Maintain a clean site. Monitor, contain and clean up paper and other loose
materials that may be on site.

6. Maintain proper fencing/gates for security and to prevent blow off. Repair all
gates/fencing as required within a timely manner. All fencing/posts will be supplied
by the Township of Augusta as required.

7. Maintain hours of operation for both Waste Transfer Stations as stipulated in By
Law 3363-2016 Schedule A to be compliant with the current ECA/CoA

8. Ensure all users of both Transfer Stations are residents of the Township of
Augusta

9. Accept all Township waste and recycling as per the current By-Law 3363-2016
and ECA/CoA

10. Transport all waste to a Township designated landfill site. Waste disposal costs to
be the responsibility of the Township of Augusta (see Finance section below)

11. Dispose of all recyclables off site at Contractors Option

12.APl hauling and moving of equipment is the responsibility of the contractor

13. Lock and secure transfer stations at all times when there are no contractor staff
present.

14. Maintain buildings and equipment owned by the Township in good working
condition and appearance. Contractor to repair all damages done from daily
operations by their employees to the property, Waste Transfer Station buildings,
chain link fence, security chain system etc. in a timely manner at the contractors
cost.

15. Notify the municipality of any and all safety incidents including fires, regardless of
the size.

16. Clean adjacent properties of light garbage as required and/or as directed by the
Public Works Manager

17. Manage Amnesty Day as per existing practice (twice a year)

18. Provide additional bin for Pitch In Day as per existing practice (once a year)

19. Collect the required fees for the use of and disposal of waste at the Township of
Augusta Transfer Stations as outlined in By-Law 3363-2016 Schedule B and issue
receipts to residents for all payments received.

20.Accept only refrigeration units (white goods) that have been tagged demonstrating
proper Freon removal, by a certified technician.

21.Maintain general liability and motor vehicle insurance with liability coverage,
minimum amount of five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) for the term of the contract

22. Maintain WSIB clearance certificates in good standing for the term or the contract.

23. Maintain Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration (CVOR) in good standing with
the Ministry of Transportation for the term of the contract.

24.The removal of waste/recycling bins shall take place during times when the waste
transfer stations are not open to the public as per the ECA/CoA

25. Contractor to repair any damage to the property and to repair storage bin pad
areas (lower lay down area) damage from loading/unloading waste operation to
live bottom container

26.The compactor is to run while the transfer stations are not open to the public
unless absolutely necessary and shall be locked out at all times when not in use

27.Store/stockpile tires within the Transfer Station Compounds

28. All Waste Transfer Stations supervisor/attendants to sign declarations of having
reviewed and understood conditions of the ECA/CoA annually or upon new hiring.

Deliverables:

• Provide original weigh tickets for each class of recyclables for each transfer
station separately on a monthly basis to the Township

• Provide original waste weigh tickets for each transfer station separately on a
monthly basis to the Township

• Dispose of tires off site at contractor expense. Supply details of disposal
location/company name to the Public Works Manager, annually.

• Report year to date earnings from fees for the use of and disposal of waste at the
Township of Augusta Transfer Stations as outlined in By-Law 3363-2016
Schedule B on a monthly basis to the Township Treasurer

• Report year to date earnings to each class of recyclables on a monthly basis to
the Township Treasurer.

• Provide employee training certificates as per ministries requirements to the
Township annually at the beginning of each calendar year or as a new employee
is hired for compliance and to maintain certifications

• Provide proof of general liability and motor vehicle insurance with the liability
coverage; minimum five million dollars ($5,000,000.00), annually at the beginning
of each calendar year for the term of the contract

• Provide current WSIB clearance certificates annually at the beginning of each
calendar year for the term of the contract

• Provide a current list of recycling and waste depots annually at the beginning of
each calendar year with contract information and address that the contractor
deals with for disposal of all recycling and waste materials from the Townships
Transfer Stations.

North Augusta Transfer Station Specific:

• Waste Transfer Station supervisor/attendants shall inspect all waste/recycling
entering the site to ensure that all products are approved for acceptance under
the current ECA

• Waste Transfer Station supervisor/attendants shall maintain daily log books as
per the current ECA requirements.

• Waste Transfer Station supervisor/attendants shall perform and maintain a
record of daily inspections, a record of any spills, a record of any waste refusals
etc. as required by the current ECA.

• Grind branches and brush on a regular basis in accordance with the Township
at a minimum annually) and/or as directed by the Public Works Manager

Maynard Transfer Station Specific:

• Collect and dispose of propane tanks, batteries and light bulbs as per the
hazardous waste regulations, guidelines and as authorized under the current
CoA.

• Collect and dispose of paint and oils as authorized under the current CoA.
Disposal costs to be the responsibility of the Township
Contractor’s General Conditions and Constraints

• No rules and regulations for the Waste Transfer Stations to be changed by the
contractor without prior consultation and approval of the Public Works Manager

• No additional signage allowed without the approval of the Public Works Manager

• The Township reserves the right to enter and inspect the Waste Transfer Stations
and buildings at any time, with notice, not to be unreasonably denied.

Responsibility of the Township of Augusta

1 Obtain and maintain the ECA and CoA from MOECC.

2. Conduct all necessary environmental monitoring and reporting annually or more
often as required and will implement as required leachate control mechanisms at
the Townships expense

3. Supply gravel as required for roadways and dumping areas

4. Grade roadways at both stations as required

5. Winter maintenance, including snow removal, sanding and salting as required.

6. Ensure the Contractor is in compliance with ECA/CoA, By-Law 3363-2018 and
3364-2018

7. Monitor activities at the Waste Transfer Stations periodically

8. Address complaints reported by the public and discuss with contractor as
req u i red

9. Repair or replace Township owned buildings and equipment of a capital nature.
Review long term capital asset management needs with contractor annually.

FINANCE

1. Township agrees to pay contractor a monthly fee for the operation of this contract

2. Township agrees to pay disposal tees for paint, oils, glass, and household waste.

3. Contractor retains revenue collected from the sale of recycling materials and fees
for the use of and disposal of waste at the Township of Augusta Transfer Station
as outlined in By-Law 3363-2018 Schedule B

4. The contractor agrees to haul the household waste to a disposal location
approved by the Township at their cost

5. The Township agrees to pay cost of hydro, Bell and washroom facilities to
operate both waste transfer stations for the term of the contract.

PENALTIES

If the contractor violates conditions of this contract, applicable legislation, and municipal
by-laws or ECA/CoA, the Township may withhold payment until such violation is
rectified.

In addition, unresolved violations attributed to not being complaint with the laws,
legislation and ECN/CoA may be cause for termination of the contract based on the
severity of the offense.

Contractor is responsible for any fines that are incurred through non-compliance.

TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

1. Either party will have the right to terminate the contract by giving at least 120
days’ notice in writing to the other party

2. Either party may terminate this contract by written notice to the other at any time
if that other party;

a. Commits a breach of this contract and in the case of a breach capable of
remedy, he/she fails to remedy the breach within three (3) business days
of being required to do so in writing; or

b. Becomes insolvent, or has a liquidator, receiver or manager or
administrative receiver appointed.

THE TOWNSHIP OF AUGUSTA
APPENDIX B

To By-Law 3634-2023

Township of Augusta Agreement to Lease Equipment to Fast Eddie’s Auto
Recycling

1. Fast Eddie’s Auto Recycling (Contractor), hereby agrees to lease the following
equipment at the following rates from the Township of Augusta:

a. The Solid Waste Compactor located at our Maynard Waste Transfer
Station, at the monthly lease payment of two hundred dollars ($200.00)

2. The Contractor agrees to maintain and repair the solid waste compactor to the
full requirement of a certified third party of the Township’s choice. Repair costs to
be approved by the Township prior to proceeding.

3. The solid waste compactor will be inspected and evaluated before this agreement
starts and the Contractor agrees that the equipment will be returned in the same
condition at the end of this lease and inspected by the same party.

4. Lease payments are due at the Vt day of each month (deducted from monthly
contract remittance)

5. This lease can be terminated by either party upon one hundred and twenty days
(120) written notice to the other party.

6. The Contractor covenant that this equipment shall be located and used at the
place designated herein and shall not be removed from that site without the prior
written consent of the Township.

7. The Contractor shall bear the entire risk of loss or destruction of or damage to the
Equipment from any cause whatsoever until its return to the Township at the
expiry of the term of this agreement.

8. The Contractor agrees to indemnify the Township against all actions claims and
demands by reason of any loss, expenses, injury, damage, liability or costs
suffered by any person from the equipment or by reason of the possession and
use thereof.

9. The Contractor agrees to provide proof of public liability insurance in the amount
of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) and will add the Township as an
additional named insured on this policy.

10. The equipment shall at all times remain the property of the Township.

THE TOWNSHIP OF AUGUSTA
APPENDIX C

To By-Law 3634-2023

Fast Eddie’s Auto Recycling Agreement to Lease Equipment to Township of
Augusta

1. Township of Augusta (Township). hereby agrees to lease the following equipment
at the following rates from Fast Eddie’s Auto Recycling:

a. The Solid Waste Compactor located at our North Augusta Waste Transfer
Station, at the monthly lease payment of two hundred dollars ($200.00)

2. The Township agrees to maintain and repair the solid waste compactor to the full
requirement of a certified third party of the Fast Eddie’s Auto Recycling choice
Repair costs to be approved by Fast Eddie’s Auto Recycling prior to proceeding.

3. The solid waste compactor will be inspected and evaluated before this agreement
starts and the Township agrees that the equipment will be returned in the same
condition at the end of this lease and inspected by the same party.

4. Lease payments are due at the Vt day of each month (added to the monthly
contract remittance)

5. This lease can be terminated by either party upon one hundred and twenty days
(120) written notice to the other party.

6. The Township covenant that this equipment shall be located and used at the
place designated herein and shall not be removed from that site without the prior
written consent of Fast Eddie’s Auto Recycling.

7. The Township shall bear the entire risk of loss or destruction of or damage to the
Equipment from any cause whatsoever until its return to Fast Eddie’s Auto
Recycling at the expiry of the term of this agreement.

8. The Township agrees to indemnify Fast Eddie’s Auto Recycling against all
actions claims and demands by reason of any loss, expenses, injury, damage,
liability or costs suffered by any person from the equipment or by reason of the
possession and use thereof.

9. The Township agrees to provide proof of public liability insurance in the amount
of at least five million dollars (S5,000,000.00) and will add Fast Eddie’s Auto
Recycling as an additional named insured on this policy.

10. The equipment shall at all times remain the property of Fast Eddie’s Auto
Recycling.

 

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