(A) (1) (a) Rates shall be determined as part of the terms of the franchise agreement. Special rubbish may be removed by any person or by the licensed hauler after purchase of a sticker from the City Manager’s office. Residential householders or commercial users placing special rubbish at curb-side or garage-side without a sticker or without the consent of the franchisee shall be notified of the offense when it occurs.
(b) Any other rates not specifically established by the schedules in this section may be established from time to time by City Council upon the recommendation of the City Manager.
(c) Increases in rates during the term of the franchise agreement shall not be considered unless by application from the licensed hauler to City Council.
(2) Evidence of the necessity to raise the rates must be presented by financial statements and whatever other documents are deemed appropriate by City Council. After receiving such evidence, City Council, by ordinance, shall act upon such application.
(B) (1) The Auditor is hereby authorized to do billing for the collection of residential refuse and recycling. Commercial billing will be done by AHRC.
(2) Effective April 1, 2022, the trash rates are increased as follows:
(a) From $12.66 (effective April 1, 2022) to $13.07 (effective April 1, 2023) per customer, per month, for curbside refuse and rubbish collection for one residence or unit and up to seven bags;
(b) Recycle bin and service included per customer, per month, for curbside recycling shall be at a rate of $2 per container, per month, or optional rental mobile toter or equivalent; and
(c) Five dollars per sticker for special rubbish item, large items and trash bags (two bags per sticker) above the allotted quantities (optional).
(Prior Code, § 5.02.11) (Ord. 10-21, passed 3-1-2021; Ord. 93-21, passed 11-22-2021; Ord. 75-22, passed 11-28-2022)