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§ 50.12 BILLING PROCESS.
   (A)   When a dwelling unit, commercial or industrial establishment is billed by the Utility Department for the city for utility services, collection fees for refuse/garbage collection shall be incorporated by the City Utility Department into the monthly bill for water and sewer service.
   (B)   In the event there may be premises in the city containing a residential dwelling unit, commercial or industrial unit or units and receiving neither water or sewer service, the bill for refuse/garbage and trash shall be mailed or hand-carried to the owner or occupant of such premises.
(1994 Code, § 17-113) (Ord. 434, passed 1-7-1987)
§ 50.13 SCREENING OF DUMPSTERS.
   (A)   Dumpsters within the city for new development after the adoption of this section shall have an enclosure around them which shall be maintained by the property owner and be kept free of overflowing refuse at all times, except at a scheduled pick-up date. Dumpsters shall be placed on a floor of impervious material and screened on all sides.
   (B)   Screening material may be any combination of evergreen plantings, wood, composite or masonry material.
   (C)   The screen shall incorporate access to the dumpster by using a wood fence or other opaque device to serve as a gate.
   (D)   Screening shall be a minimum of six feet high.
(1994 Code, § 17-115) (Ord. 595, passed 8-28-2000) Penalty, see § 50.99
§ 50.14 MUNICIPAL CLEAN UP.
   (A)   This municipal clean up service shall be scheduled in advance no less than 14 days by means of publication in a paper of local circulation and placed on the city’s website.
   (B)   Pick up dates will be scheduled by a designated date range and route schedule.
   (C)   Items that are not placed curbside during the designated clean up schedule at City Hall will be picked up for a fee of no less than $10 per trip.
   (D)   Items that will be accepted: household furnishings, small household items, mattresses and box springs, etc. Mattresses and box springs will be picked up and disposed of at a minimum rate of $20 per unit.
   (E)   Items that will not be accepted are as follows: chemicals, paint, refrigerators, air conditioners, clothing, household waste/garbage or tires. Mattresses with bed bugs will not be collected.
(Ord. 826, passed 10-22-2018; Ord. 881, passed 7-25-2022)
§ 50.99 PENALTY.
   (A)   (1)   A complaint may be filed by no less than two property owners regarding debris, rubbish or unlawful clutter and shall be addressed to the City Codes Enforcement Officer for inspection and investigation. Further, the Codes Enforcement Officer may conduct an investigation or inspection upon the Officer’s own observation of debris, rubbish or unlawful clutter in violation of this chapter.
      (2)   Any person, firm or corporation willfully violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be fined not less than $5, nor more than $50. Each day such violation is committed shall constitute a separate offense.
   (B)   If materials are determined to be construction waste, per § 50.06(B), the homeowner can be fined up to $50 per each offense.
(1994 Code, § 17-114) (Ord. 434, passed 1-7-1987; Ord. 720, passed 2-27-2012; Ord. 744, passed 10-29-2013)