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City-provided containers shall be placed on the curb in front of the premises occupied by person depositing same, unless another location has been designated by the City Agent, not earlier than sunset of the date prior to that established for collection on the particular route involved, and such containers shall be removed from the place of collection no later than midnight on the day of collection.
(Ord. No. 2001-012 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2002-016 § 1 (part))
A. Application. Upon application to the City Agent, junk and solid waste exceeding the limitations set forth in this Chapter may be scheduled for special collection, and charges therefor may be assessed by the City Agent.
B. Contagious disease solid waste. The removal of wearing apparel, bedding or other refuse from homes, hospitals, or other places where highly infectious or contagious diseases have prevailed, shall be performed under the supervision and direction of the County Health Officer, and such solid waste shall neither be placed in containers nor left for regular collection and disposal.
C. Inflammable, explosive, or radioactive solid waste. Highly inflammable or explosive or radioactive solid waste shall not be placed in containers or receptacles for regular collection and disposal, but shall be removed under the supervision of the Fire Chief at the expense of the owner or possessor of the material.
(Ord. No. 2001-012 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2002-016 § 1 (part))
The City Agent shall have the authority to make such other reasonable rules and regulations concerning individual collection and disposal, and relating to the hauling of solid waste over City streets by private persons, or relating to the operation of a transfer station, as he or she shall find necessary, subject to the right of appeal from his or her order to the City Manager, and from said orders of the City Manager to the City Council.
(Ord. No. 2001-012 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2002-016 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2006-009 § 22 (part))
A. Violation of the rules and regulations set forth in this Chapter may result in refusal to handle solid waste and the placing thereon of a tag at least 21/8" x 53/4" in size.
B. The reason for such refusal to handle shall be indicated on said tag.
C. If there is a refusal to handle pursuant to this Section, payment for the attempted solid waste handling shall be required as well as for any additional handling after the violation is rectified.
(Ord. No. 2001-012 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2002-016 § 1 (part))
A. The City Council may, by resolution, establish fees for solid waste handling.
B. Such fees may be collected by placement on property tax bills or by monthly billing, as the City Council determines.
(Ord. No. 2001-012 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2002-016 § 1 (part))
A. Late charge. If payment is not received in the office of the City Treasurer on or before the due date established in § 5.01.075, the account shall be considered delinquent and a late charge of fifty percent (50%) shall be added to the face amount of the bill prepared during the month the account became delinquent.
B. Request for waiver.
1. The City Manager shall create written policies and procedures for considering and approving a request for waiver of late charges.
2. The City Manager, or his/her designee, has the authority to approve a request for waiver of late charges in amounts up to two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00).
3. The City Manager, or his/her designee, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and the Public Works Directors, has the authority to approve a request for waiver of late charges in amounts greater than two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) but less than five thousand dollars ($5,000).
4. Any request for waiver of late charges in amounts of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or greater may only be approved by the City Council. The City Council's determination regarding such request shall be final.
5. The City Manager's denial of a request for waiver may be appealed to the City Council. Appeals shall be submitted in writing and filed with the City Clerk within fifteen (15) days of the denial of such request.
C. Penalties. Delinquent accounts, including late charges, shall be recoverable by civil action of the City. Willful failure to pay a delinquent account shall be deemed a violation of this Code and be punishable as a misdemeanor.
D. Suspension of service. In addition to the penalties and remedies established in this Section, the City Agent may suspend service to an account which has been delinquent for longer than sixty (60) days, provided not less than thirty (30) days written notice of the suspension has been given to the account holder at the service address and full payment has not been received. Solid waste collection services may be reinstated upon full payment of the delinquent account.
(Ord. No. 2001-012 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2002-016 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2011-001 § 1 (part))
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