(A) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
“COMMERCIAL UNIT.” A principal non-residential building space of any size occupied or designed for occupancy by an individual non-residential business or public or private enterprise.
“OWNER OF IMPROVED REAL ESTATE.” The titleholder of record.
“PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION DOING BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF DAYTON, KENTUCKY.” The person, firm, or corporation in whose name the occupational license fee for said business is registered.
“RESIDENTIAL UNIT.” A principal residential space occupied or designed for occupancy for residential purposes.
(B) There is hereby levied and imposed upon the owners of improved real estate in the City of Dayton, Kentucky and upon persons, firms, and corporations doing business in the City of Dayton, Kentucky, a waste collection service fee as follows:
(1) For each residential and commercial unit, the sum of one hundred thirty-two dollars and one cent ($132.01) payable as stated herein;
(2) For each business or commercial unit disposing of solid waste on average in excess of six (6) ninety (90) gallon containers per week shall contract directly with and pay directly a private waste collection service.
(C) The waste collection service fee provided by this section shall be added to the yearly ad valorem tax bill for the said property and shall be collected on or before the date due for such ad valorem taxes. All waste collection service fees remaining unpaid after such date shall be deemed delinquent and shall be subject to the same penalty as set for delinquent ad valorem taxes for the same year in addition to any other penalty provided under this chapter. Further, delinquent waste collection fees maybe collected by the City Attorney in civil suit against the responsible party if all other methods of collection fail in any manner allowed by law.
(D) All proceeds collected under this section shall be paid into a separate fund to pay for the collection of waste, collection of debris, upkeep and cleanliness of the city and its properties and associated administrative costs.
(Ord. 2017-15, passed 8-1-17; Am. Ord. 2021-17, passed 10-5-21)