(a) (1) For the purpose of this section, "Residential Unit" shall mean any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling forming a single habitable unit formally used for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating. A residential unit shall be deemed occupied when either water or light and power services are being supplied thereto. Single family homes and individual units within multiple unit buildings shall be considered as separate residential units for purposes of this section.
(2) Each individual or group of individuals or family domiciled in a residential unit shall be required to contract with the City's designated trash collection contractor for the removal of any trash, garbage, rubbish or other refuse if produced by such residential unit. It shall be a violation of this section for the occupants of two or more residential units to combine trash, garbage or rubbish or other refuse for the purpose of defrauding the designated contractor, unless separate commercial service is provided by the owner of rental properties.
(3) Where rental property is concerned, the owners of said property shall be responsible for contracting with the City's designated trash collection contractor for the removal of any trash, garbage, rubbish or other refuse and shall and shall remain responsible therefor at all times, regardless of the fact that this section may also place certain responsibilities on occupants of said rental premises, and regardless of any agreements between owners or occupants as to which party shall assume such responsibility.
(4) Penalty. A violation of this section shall be deemed a minor misdemeanor for a first offense; and fourth degree misdemeanor on subsequent offenses.
(Ord. 18-041. Passed 5-30-18.)
(b) Regulations.
(1) Each collector shall certify under oath the names of all customers or homes together with addresses being serviced and the charges being made for such service.
(2) This list shall be forwarded to the Service-Safety Director who must confirm the same as to proper charges and the Service-Safety Director shall forward the list to the Auditor who shall audit the list and determine its accuracy.
(3) City reserves the right to inspect all lists being maintained by licensed collectors.
(4) Payment shall be made either on a monthly or quarterly basis.
(5) It is understood that the City assumes no obligation whatsoever; the City shall be held harmless against any claims whatsoever either for personal or property damage arising out of such collections and the City does not guarantee the payment of any account.
(6) During the term of any license period, no increases shall be made by the licensed collectors.
(Ord. 82-7730. Passed 2-3-82.)