(A) Remedies. The remedies available to the city under this subchapter, if any, are in addition to and not in lieu of any other legal and/or equitable remedies otherwise available.
(B) Appeal. Any person having a legal issue concerning the application of this subchapter or any contract executed hereunder shall first present the issue to City Council or its designee for resolution. The aggrieved person shall, at his or her own expense, cause notice to be given to all other necessary parties, if any, including, without limitation, the city and any relevant franchisee. Notice shall be actual notice or notice by first-class United States Mail, mailed at least 14 days in advance of the date the city is scheduled to hear the issue.
(C) Decision. The City Council or its designee shall decide the issue within 14 days of the date the city heard the dispute. If the city fails to issue a decision within 14 days, and unless otherwise agreed among the parties, then the city shall be presumed to have denied the applicant’s request. The applicant may then proceed accordingly.
(D) Supervision and enforcement. Service provided under the collection franchise designated by the City Council shall be under the supervision of the Council. The Council may make inspections of equipment and service practices, investigate written complaints and take any further action as required.
(Prior Code, § 50.12) (Ord. 1155, passed 6-1-1998)