(A) There is hereby granted to SWATCO Sanitary Service, Inc., hereinafter called the “franchisee,” the exclusive right, franchise and privilege to provide solid waste management services and recycling services and to use the public streets of the City of Banks for transportation necessary to provide those services. Except as otherwise specifically provided by this chapter, no person other than a franchisee shall provide, offer to provide or solicit customers for providing service or solid waste management service for compensation.
(B) Any future adjustments in the service area boundaries specified herein shall be made by the City Council only after advanced written notice is given to each affected franchisee at least 15 days prior to the effective date of the adjustment. A franchisee may request a hearing on any future adjustments in the service area boundaries, but such request for a hearing before the City Council shall be made within 15 days of the receipt of the notice from the city, and the request for hearing shall be in writing to the City Council of the City of Banks. The Council’s decision shall be final, subject to judicial review.
(C) In the event of annexation by the City of Banks, solid waste management services in the area affected shall continue to be provided by the collector providing services in the annexed area at the time of annexation. Those services shall be similarly subject to the conditions of operation established in this chapter.
(Ord. 2007-11-02, passed 11-13-2007; Ord. 2010-04-01, passed 5-13-2010; Am. Ord. 2012-11-01, passed 11-13-2012)