(a) Residential Units: Residents who may be absent from the premises served by the Environmental Services Department for a period of excess of sixty (60) days and who will not generate garbage or refuse at the premises during such time, may upon advance notice to Department, cause a temporary suspension of collection at such premises. In that event, such residents shall not be charged during their absence, except as described herein.
(b) Rental Units: All landlords must notify the Environmental Services Department when any rental unit becomes vacant. The landlord may request a temporary suspension of services and the account will be transferred into the landlord's name. If services are suspended, they will not be reinstated until the landlord provides proof of occupancy listing the new tenants name and that tenant must sign up for services with the Environmental Services Department. Failure of a landlord to notify the Environmental Services Department as required will make him liable for all charges not previously paid and subject to penalties as provided in Section 927.99 of this Chapter and the rental permit for the unit shall be revoked and will not be reinstated until all costs are paid and the unit passes inspection.
(c) Notification: Upon such notification by residents, collection services and the monthly charges thereof shall remain suspended until the residents return to the premises and so notify the Department. Services and collection charges shall then be reinstated. Failure of a resident to notify the Environmental Services Department as required will make that resident liable for all charges not previously paid and subject to penalties as provided in Section 927.99 of this Chapter.
(d) Administrative Fees: An Administrative fee of one-half of one month's rate shall be charged to suspend services, and an additional one-half of one month's rate shall be charged to reinstate service to the premises.
(Ord. 12721-17. Passed 5-24-17.)