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The collection and disposal of refuse as provided by this chapter is declared to be a benefit to the property served or eligible to be served and there shall be levied and collected fees therefor in accordance with the following:
(Goreham vs. Des Moines, 1970, 179 NW 2nd, 449)
1. Schedule of Fees. Beginning on July 1, 2012, the fee for solid waste collection and disposal service, used or available, shall be:
A. For each residential premises:
(1) A basic fee of $10.50 per month for each dwelling unit.
(2) Tags required for refuse, grass and garden waste and bulky waste @ $3.00 each.
B. For commercial apartments and commercial or non-profit businesses and institutions, scheduled pickups will be either 1 or 2 times per week, based on need as determined by the party responsible for picking up the garbage or refuse and the rates will be based on the total amount of waste picked up per week at each such individual establishment per the following schedule:
(1) Based on the rate of $9.00 per loose cubic yard, the monthly bill will be derived at by the following formula:
loose yards x 52 weeks x $9.00 ÷ 12
(2) A minimum of $39.00 per month will be assessed for each such commercial apartment and commercial or non-profit business and institution.
(3) Any such commercial apartment and commercial or non-profit business and institution which produces no garbage or refuse may, by written request to the Clerk, receive an exemption from the requirement to pay the minimum fee established in subsection (2).
2. Payment of Bills. All fees are due and payable under the same terms and conditions provided for payment of a combined service account as contained in Section 92.04 of this Code of Ordinances. Solid waste collection service may be discontinued in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 92.05 if the combined service account becomes delinquent, and the provisions contained in Section 92.08 relating to lien notices shall also apply in the event of a delinquent account.
The owner of the premises served and any lessee or tenant thereof shall be jointly and severally liable for fees for refuse collection and disposal. Fees remaining unpaid and delinquent shall constitute a lien upon the premises served and shall be certified by the Clerk to the County Treasurer for collection in the same manner as property taxes.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 384.84[1])
1. A discount of the basic service fee is available to low income households. Eligibility shall be referenced to the poverty levels for household size as defined in the “School Lunch Program” administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
2. If the household’s income is less than 185% of the poverty level, the household shall be entitled to a fifty percent (50%) rebate of the basic service fee.
3. Qualifying households shall have their bills reduced as provided in subsections 1 and 2. In the case of qualifying households that are not directly billed, the household shall receive tags in lieu of cash. Tags shall be distributed at City Hall at the end of each three-month period ending October 1, January 1, April 1 and July 1.
4. Eligibility forms shall be available at City Hall or through HACAP.
HACAP will assist in completing the form.
5. The household shall have the obligation to file the completed form with the City Clerk. Qualified applicants shall receive the discount commencing with the next full three months of service, ending October 1, January 1, April 1 and July 1.