my name is evan boyd and i serve as the region vice president for recology san francisco. thank you for the opportunity to present key highlights of our rate year 2026 through 2028 rate application. >> several members of our team are here today and will present different aspects of our application. >> they will introduce themselves as they take the podium. >> we'll begin with providing a high level overview of the rate application and historical context on residential collection rates. san francisco's residential collection rates have remained flat for over two and a half years and remain significantly lower than those of comparable bay area cities. this three year rate application if approved will take effect on october 1st of this year and ensures the continued delivery of industry leading waste reduction resi cleaning and composting programs. >> the application provides a true up of rate after a slower than expected post-pandemic economic rebound. it addresses rising operating costs due to inflation and significant changes in the business tax. >> it incorporates departm