§ 50.045 FRANCHISE FEE.

   The contractor shall pay the contracting governing body a franchise fee if set forth in the franchise agreement with that body.

(Ord. KOC 24-830-409, passed 5-21-2024)

§ 50.046 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

   No later than February 1 of each year, the contractor shall submit to the Fiscal Court current proof of insurance coverage as specified in the franchise agreement. The contractor must comply with all permitting and reporting required by this chapter before engaging in the collection and disposal of solid waste.

(Ord. KOC 24-830-409, passed 5-21-2024)

§ 50.047 CONTRACTOR PROVISIONS.

   The contractor shall adhere to these provisions:

   (A)   The governing body shall require the contractor to maintain insurance coverage by insurers acceptable to the governing body and with limits of liability specified by the county. The governing body shall be named an additional insured on all policies.

   (B)   Provision of solid waste containers shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Placement of these containers in a proper location for waste collection shall be the responsibility of the customer. The coordinator or the contractee shall oversee any dispute between the contractor and the customer over container placement.

   (C)   The contractor shall be responsible for all customer billing.

   (D)   The contractor shall be responsible for all customer service and notifications.

(Ord. KOC 24-830-409, passed 5-21-2024)

§ 50.048 TERMINATION OF FRANCHISE.

   A solid waste collector granted a franchise under this subchapter shall give 90 days written notice to the governing body before abandoning the franchise or transferring under new ownership. The governing body may terminate or suspend all or any portion of a franchise for consistent failure to comply with any provision of this chapter or the terms of the agreement. Termination or suspension may be justified by the governing body for failure to render prompt and effective service, or failure to comply with authorized fee schedules. Collection services will continue by the terminated or suspended contractor until the execution of a new contract is complete or the terms of the suspension are resolved. Failure to continue said service will result in $1,000 per day penalty. The contractor may appeal for mediation at their own expense within 30 days of termination notice.

(Ord. KOC 24-830-409, passed 5-21-2024)

STORAGE OF SOLID WASTE BY GENERATORS

§ 50.060 STORAGE CONTAINER REQUIREMENT.

   Solid waste generators within the county shall provide, through the services of a solid waste hauler, sufficient and adequate containers for the storage of all solid waste to serve each dwelling unit and/or establishment until removed from the premises.

(Ord. KOC 24-830-409, passed 5-21-2024)

§ 50.061 SOLID WASTE TO BE STORED IN A MANNER PRESCRIBED BY ORDINANCE.

   All generators shall place only solid waste in storage containers in a manner which prevents loose waste from becoming litter. Curbside carts shall contain only tightly closed trash bags. Solid waste containers shall be stored in a manner that will inhibit animal or human scavenging, illegal dumping, and will not create a public nuisance as defined in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. KOC 24-830-409, passed 5-21-2024)