City Of Monrovia: City Manager's Update | December 30, 2021

Monrovia CA

31 December, 2021

5:26 PM

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Press release from the City of Monrovia: 12/30/2021 10:00 AM Happy New Year, Monrovia! As we wrap up 2021, I can't help but think of all the wild and unexpected events of the past year. With my eyes and mind focused towards the future, I think about how strong, resilient, and service-oriented our community is. When a problem arises, Monrovians step up to be part of the solution. If a need is known, members of our town will flock together to meet the need, whatever it is and from wherever it comes. We don't know what 2022 will bring, but we have reason to be optimistic, proud and welcoming to whatever we have in store. Within this update you will also find information about recycling your holiday trees and an upcoming rate increase for trash and recycling bills which will take effect January 1st.  As we count down to the New Year, please join us at the Noon Year's Eve or New Year's Eve events on Myrtle Avenue! We will be providing affordable childcare at the Community Center so parents can spend some time together on Myrtle and enjoy dining, shopping and being present for a wonderful holiday event.  I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and look forward to seeing you in 2022!  Sincerely,  Dylan Email: [email protected]  Phone: (626) 932-5585 New Year's Eve on Myrtle Avenue  On Friday, December 31, the City of Monrovia, along with the Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board and the Old Town Merchants, are set to present the return of our annual New Year's Eve on Myrtle Avenue! Beginning at 7:00 p.m., there will be live music, Old Town Monrovia restaurants offering an enhanced outdoor dining and drinking experience and a celebratory ball raising at midnight! For those who will be joining the celebration, please note: Parking in Old Town Monrovia is free, but we encourage carpooling and arriving early. Visit the City online to learn more about parking options. Childcare services will be provided, at the Monrovia Community Center, at the cost of $20/child. Register online or call the Community Center for more information! Admission to the event is free to the public. Noon Year's Eve  On Friday, December 31, gather in Monrovia Library Park for Noon Year's Eve! Since midnight may be too late for young children to stay awake, Noon Year's Eve was created to celebrate New Year's Eve during the daytime. Activities include live music, arts and crafts, inflatable obstacle course, games and a special countdown to Noon Year's Eve! All ages are welcomed to participate in family fun activities. This event is completely free to the public and will take place in Monrovia Library Park at 321 S. Myrtle Ave., 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Christmas Tree Recycling  To recycle your Christmas Tree, place it curbside on your regular trash collection day. Please remove all ornaments, tinsel, plastic bags, nails, lights, and plastic or metal stands. 2022 Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Rate Schedule  Pursuant to the City's current contract with Athens Services, the company is allowed annual rate increases. Representatives from Athens Services notified the City of their formal request to institute a 4.61% increase for solid waste services effective January 1, 2022. The actual dollar cost impact of the rate adjustment is projected to be as follows:  For the typical residential customer enrolled in the 90-gallon trash / recycling barrel program), solid waste services will increase by $1.56 / month, from $34.91 / month to $36.47 / month. For the typical commercial customer enrolled in the one 3-yard bin, which is serviced once per week, solid waste services will increase by $9.06 / month, from $203.62 / month to $212.68 / month.  This press release was produced by the City of Monrovia. The views expressed here are the author's own.