(A) Franchise requirement. No person or company may engage in the business of solid waste collection unless they hold a franchise issued by the city authorizing them to collect, transport, and dispose of solid wastes and describing the area for which the franchise is issued.
(B) Establishment of a franchise area. The city shall determine the area for which a franchise is granted.
(C) Granting a franchise. The city may advertise and invite bids to serve each franchise area. Bids for franchises shall be filed with the city with the City Clerk. The City Commission and Mayor may grant a franchise only upon finding that the applicant will render prompt, legal, efficient, and continuing service to the area for which the franchise is granted and that the applicant has sufficient equipment and personnel to render service to all persons generating solid waste within the service area. A franchise may be granted for a term of years and may be renewable. No franchise shall be assignable.
(D) Fee approval. The city shall approve all fees charged by solid waste collectors.
(E) Termination of franchise. The city may terminate or suspend all or any portion of a franchise for failure to comply with any provision of this chapter and/or contract, failure to render prompt and effective service, or failure to comply with authorized fee schedules.
(F) Reporting requirements. A franchise holder shall provide quarterly reports to the city containing such information as is required by the Director.
(Ord. 2016-03, passed - -15; Am. Ord. 2018-08, passed 1-22-18)