Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of terms used in this chapter shall be as follows:
1. "Billing agency" means the City of Ankeny, or any other agency designated by the City, to maintain customer accounts, prepare and mail bills and account for payments.
2. "Consumer" means any person or any entity whose premises are served by the utility.
3. "Curbside recycling" means a service available to residential units within the City for the placement of approved recyclable materials in bins at the curb for pickup by a licensed collector under the Curb It! program of the Metropolitan Waste Authority, or any other arrangement for collection established by the City.
4. "Customer" means the person or entity who is responsible for payment of the said charges for services for such premises.
5. "Leaf collection" means the collection of leaves at approved sites and times of the year as may be established by the City for the purpose of composting or other means of disposal.
6. "Miscellaneous item collection" means the collection of miscellaneous items at approved sites and times of the year as may be established by the City for the purpose of disposal at the Metropolitan Landfill.
7. "Monthly charge" means the monthly charge to the customer. The monthly payment shall be payable to the utility.
8. "Residential unit" means a group of rooms located within a structure and forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating for the exclusive use of the occupants thereof.
9. "Tree and branch collection" means those trees and branches approved by the City to be collected and chipped by the City, and returned to citizens of the City for use as mulch in gardens or landscaping areas.
10. "Post closure landfill services" means all maintenance activities undertaken at the closed landfill to maintain the integrity of containment features, and to monitor compliance with applicable performance standards.
(Ord. 1697 - Jul. 11 Supp.)