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service area. He emphasized that recycling is open to everyone, and that a person does not need <br />to subscribe for garbage collection to receive recycling services. <br />Bill Rigby felt the language should be "stronger" to help minorities and small businesses, <br />and urged staff to include "everyone" when conducting workshops. <br />Ardra Rigby asked the Board to consider minority participation both inside and outside <br />the Enterprise Zone. <br />Commissioner Flescher addressed the Rigby's concerns regarding the bid process and <br />workshops. <br />Robert Delacruz, 2095 31St Avenue, wanted to know the specifications as to which <br />companies would be able to bid. <br />Administrator Baird disclosed that he had been receiving numerous phone calls from <br />minority and small owned businesses who expressed interest in the bid process. He felt it best to <br />bring everyone together to make it a fair process. <br />Attorney Collins reviewed the franchise application and evaluation process, and <br />referenced Section 204.11 and Section 204.12 of the County Codes. <br />Administrator Baird disclosed that the Code may require a change since it does not <br />address small businesses or minorities. <br />There were no other speakers and Vice Chairman Davis closed the public hearing. <br />September 23, 2008 4 <br />S.W.D.D. <br />