(a) In accordance with Section 3.01(9) of the Charter, the City shall authorize the issuance of a franchise by contract to a person, firm or corporation designated as the collection contractor after advertising and receiving bids, as required by law, for the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials generated at residential units and for a period not to exceed five years, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(b) The franchise shall entitle the holder thereof to be the only collector of solid waste and recyclable materials for hire from residential units in the City, unless the collection of solid waste and recyclable materials is incidental to the primary service for hire, such as remodeling services.
(c) A franchise may be terminated by the City if any franchise fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter, the contract issuing the franchise, or any other ordinance promulgated by Council. (Ord. 15-3. Passed 1-19-15.)