Any commercial hauler hauling or arranging for hauling refuse within the City shall first obtain a license as herein provided.
1. Application For License; Renewal. An application in writing shall be filed with the Clerk for a license under this chapter. Such application shall set forth:
A. The applicant’s name;
B. Permanent and local address of the applicant;
C. Business address, if any, of the applicant;
D. A description and license number of each vehicle to be used for hauling; and
E. Certification, from an insurance company authorized to write liability insurance in the State, of applicant’s insurance as set forth in subsection 4 of this section.
2. Each license shall expire on January 1 of each year. Every applicant shall be responsible for reapplying each year, showing proof of insurance.
3. Application Fee. An application fee in the amount established by resolution of the Council shall be paid, with the application, for costs of processing.
4. Issuance of License. If the Clerk finds that the application is made in compliance with this chapter, the facts stated in said application are correct, and the fee is paid, the Clerk shall issue a license, which shall be valid until the liability insurance expires, or December 31, of each year.
5. Insurance Requirements.
A. Requirement; Amounts. The commercial hauler (herein referred to as the “contractor”) shall maintain in full force and effect throughout the term of the contract and throughout any extension or renewal thereof the following types of insurance in the minimum amount specified below:
Type | Minimum Amount Required |
Type | Minimum Amount Required |
Worker’s Compensation | Statutory |
General Liability: | |
Bodily Injury | $500,000.00 each occurrence; $1,000,000.00 aggregate |
Property Damage | $50,000.00 each occurrence; $100,000.00 aggregate |
Automobile Liability: | |
Bodily Injury | $500,000.00 each person $500,000.00 each occurrence |
Property Damage | $50,000.00 each occurrence |
Excess Umbrella Coverage | $5,000,000.00 each occurrence |
B. Certificate of Insurance. All insurance will be by insurers acceptable to the City and authorized to do business in the State. Prior to the commencement of work, the contractor shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance or other satisfactory evidence that such insurance has been produced and is in force. Said policies shall not thereafter be canceled, permitted to expire, or be changed without 30 days’ advance notice to the City.
6. Revocation of License. The license of any applicant shall be revoked upon the conviction of any agent or employee of an applicant for the violation of this code or upon the discovery of any incorrect or mistaken information provided under this chapter by the applicant.