(a) All collection rates and charges imposed by the Council pursuant to the provisions of this chapter for the collection, removal and disposal of all types of refuse shall be a civil debt owing to the City from the owner, occupant or person maintaining or controlling the place or premises receiving the services.
(b) All such collection rates and charges shall be billed along with other municipal utility bills, if so billed, and shall be subject to the provisions of the City's utility rates and regulations governing the collection and payment of other utility rates. The City may by agreement permit the collector or other person to collect the applicable rates and charges for refuse service. Notwithstanding the foregoing, fees for the use of boxes may be collected by the collector.
(c) The collection of the rates imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be in addition to any other remedies available to the City for the failure of any person to pay the rates.
(Ord. 5377 § 1 (part), 2016; Ord. 4451 § 1 (part), 1997)