(A) The franchise agreement shall establish rate ceilings for all solid waste collection, transportation, recycling and disposal services. The rate ceilings may be adjusted from time to time consistent with the terms of the franchise agreement. Rates charged by the franchisee for solid waste collection, transportation, recycling and disposal services may not exceed the rate ceilings set forth in the franchise agreement, as such may be adjusted from time to time consistent with the terms of the franchise agreement. Those rates shall include rates for residential service, commercial service and shall provide for a discounted senior citizen residential rate. For purposes of determining eligibility for the senior citizen residential rate, persons age 62 or older on January 1 of the subject year shall be eligible. Eligibility may be established by a current valid California driver's license, an official copy of a birth certificate, or such other verification as may be accepted by the City Manager or his or her representative. Persons claiming entitlement to the senior citizen residential rate shall present written verification to the franchisee.
(B) Rates charged by the franchisee shall not exceed the rate ceilings set forth in the franchise agreement, as such may be adjusted from time to time consistent with the terms of the franchise agreement.
(Ord. 995, passed 1-6-2009)