A. The purpose of this article is to provide an effective and efficient integrated solid waste management system for the area comprising the district, including solid waste collection, recycling and waste management for special events programs.
B. The city council finds that the current method of providing solid waste services in the district, which consists of open competition, has resulted in:
1. Increased difficulty in holding businesses accountable for adequate services due to multiple providers in combination with sharing of services by many businesses;
2. Inadequate services has led to increased litter in alleyways, crowding of bins, and increased noxious odors, all of which have a deleterious effect upon economic development in the district, as well as endangering the public health and safety;
3. Some providers of current service have refused to accommodate business requests for recycling opportunities, which in turn is contrary to adopted city policies fostering and promoting recycling efforts.
C. The city council further finds that the needs of the district, and its business community, are best served by establishment of a franchise for the provision of collection services within the district, to provide the following:
1. Upon completion of the procedures specified in this article, a single contractor will be granted the exclusive right to provide collection service within the district; and
2. Having a single contractor for provision of collection service within the district will facilitate adequate service for all customers, resulting in cleaner streets, reduced litter, less vectors and mitigation of noxious odors, in turn promoting economic development within the district, furtherance of adopted city policies regarding recycling, and promoting the public health, safety and welfare.
D. The city council further finds that selection of a contractor for the provision of collection services within the district will facilitate implementation of an integrated waste management system for the district, including, but not limited to, the implementation of the following programs:
1. Collection services related to special events held within the district;
2. Recycling programs in compliance with chapter 13.24; and
3. A reduction in the numbers of dumpsters required to provide adequate service due to consolidation of collection services under one contractor. (Ord. 2021-0003 § 11; Ord. 2013-0009 § 3; Ord. 2000-036 § 2(b); Ord. 2000-017 § 2(f); Ord. 99-056 § 1; prior code § 19.07.701)