7-1-4: GARBAGE TAX:
There shall be levied annually upon all the personal and real property within the corporate limits of the city, subject to taxation for each fiscal year, a tax not to exceed one mill on the dollar, according to the last valuation of the same made for the purpose of state and county taxation by the last assessment in the city, which tax shall be levied for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a garbage system for the collection and disposal of garbage in the city. "Garbage", within the meaning of this section, is any refuse accumulation of animal, fruit or vegetable matter, liquid or otherwise, attending the preparation, use, cooking, dealing in or storing of meat, fish, fowl, fruit, grain or vegetables. This definition of "garbage" is to receive a strict construction. The annual garbage tax shall be in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided by Illinois Compiled Statutes. (Ord. 736)