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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 86-057 N.C.S. 03/17/1986 ReSOlUty0Y1 NO. 86=57 N. C. S. of the City of Petaluma, California RESOLUTION "-"ESTABLISHING THE RATES -AND CHARGES FOR THE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH IN THE CITY OF PETALUMA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER- 8.16 OF THE PETALUMA MUNICIPAL CODE AND' REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 9695 N:C.S. IN"ITS ENTIRETY WHEREAS.; the Petaluma <Refuse. Company; Inc.., has presented to this City Council and to a duly appointed Council Committee exhibits and oral evidence indicating that the present existing charges for the removal and collection of garbage within this City are insufficient to provide it with reasonable profits; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after hearing and examining all the evidence, that the rates and charges for the r_ emoval and collection of garbage and rubbish should be increased; NOW, THEREFORE, BE .IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Chapter 8.16 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, the maximum rates ,and charges for the removal and collection of garbage and rubbish are hereby established as follows RESIDENCES -- REGULAR WEEKLY COLLECTIONS 1 - 32 gallon container 2 - 32 gallon container 3 or more 32 gallon containers Needy Senior Citizens $5..15 per month $8.60 per month $8.60 plus $3.4'5 per each can over 2 cans/mo. 1 - 32 gallon container $3.75 per month Needy Senior Citizen is defined as a subscriber 62 years or older who receives Supplemental Security Income (S . S .I .) and Medi-Cal benefits . Lawn Clippings, etc. In addition, the official collector shall col ect once a week awn cuttings, dead plants and garden trim- mings in an amount equi~.alent to one 32 gallon container, provided the same are placed in an appropriate container on the planting strip or on the property within five (5) feet of the street right-of-way. Tree trimmings not over two (2) inches in diameter and five (5) feet in length either bundled or placed in appropri- ate- containers near th'e curb shall also be collected once a week. Bundled newspapers will also be collected once a week. Res. 86-57 N.C.S. 1 of 5 Free Spring and Fall Clean Up. In the Spring and Fall of each year the of icial collector shall publicly announce a free City-wide cleanup period during which time the official collector will cause to be de- posited at convenient locations throughout the City large bins, where citizens can deposit waste materials without charge. Additionally, the Collector shall provide for disposal of household hazardous materials . Park Can Service. The official collector shall provide can collection service or all City Parks . Residential Compaction Units . Whenever a compaction unit is utilized in connection with any residential type dwelling, two (2) com- pacted garbage, rubbish and refuse collection bags shall be deemed to be the equivalent of one (1) thirty-two (32) gallon garbage can for the purpose of fixing and determining the monthly collection rate. Excess Weight. Collection charges for the removal of large amounts of trash and rubbish which are the results of unusual activity and the result of normal daily activity shall be negotiated between the official collector and the person desiring the removal of same. Charges for Excess Service. Tliere is hereby established a charge of 1.95 or any collection o garbage, wet garbage, rubbish or refuse, for each thirty-two (32) gallon can or fraction thereof, in excess of the quantities included in the monthly rates paid by the occupant or owners, provided the collection is made at the same time that the collection is made for the regular garbage, wet garbage, rubbish or refuse as established for the owner or occupant involved. BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS -- (including hotels, motels, restaurants, hospitals and all other business establishments.) Rates for collection in cans I. A monthly charge of $5.45 per 32 gallon can (picked up once a week) shall be collected. 2. Billings may be based upon the average number of cans of garbage, wet garbage, rubbish and refuse removed. The term average number of cans shall mean the number of cans collected per year divided by 52. This billing method may be used for collections which may vary substantially during a twelve month period. 2 Rates for collection in 'b'iers 1-I/2 cy. yd. 1 x week $ 50.15 2 x week 80.26 3 x week 111.20 4 x week 131.25 5 x week 177.00 6 x week 210.00 2 cu. yds. 1 x week 58.90 2 x week 97.1.0 3 x week 131.45 4 x week 188.55 5 x week 231.75 6 x week 240.85 3 cu. yds. 1 x week 78.80 2 x week I3I.45 3 x week 210.15 4 x week 275.75 5 x week 340.75 6 x week 407.10 4 cu. yds. l x week 86.55 ' 2 x week 161.75 3 x week 236.65 4 x week 312.30 . 5 x week 387.75 6 x week 462.80 Unusual accumulations of a one-time nature, and not the result of normal activities shall be charged for at a rate to be negotiated between the parties . APARTMENTS AND MOBILE HOME PARKS" One collection per wee at the rate o .15 per each can/unit. SCHOOLS- School district rates for Petaluma High School District, Petaluma Elementary School District and Old Adobe Union School District shall be determined by Petaluma Refuse Company and those districts individually . 3 e, ~ r' S BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the conversion of the present. method of collection to' an automated system which requires new containers of a standard size and configuration; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Petaluma Refuse Company, Inc. , shall provide each current and new subscriber to its services a standard container which shall be approved by the City Council;; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon conversion to the automated collection system, which shall be no later than January 1, 1987, the rates shall be as follows: Residential -Regular Weekly Collections 1 90 gallon container 2 or more 90 gallon containers Needy Senior Citizens 1 90 gallon container Apartments and Mobile Home. Parks One collection per week at the rate of Rates for Collection in Bins No change 5.90. per month 5.90 per month plus 5.00 per each coritaner~ over 1 $ 3.75 per month $ 5.90 per container unit BE IT FURTHER RESOIVED that effective March 1, 1988, or I4 months after the implementation of the automated system,the~ rates shall be adjusted upwards by 2.5 o rounded tq. the nearest cent. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate officials of the company should acknowledge the provisions of this resolution by affixing their signatures and appropriate seal to the original of this resolution.. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the rates and charges established herein shall become effective immediately upon passage of this resolution. B E IT `FURTHER RESOLVED that. Resolution No. 9695 N . C . S : be, and the same is hereby repealed in its entirety . 4 i . BE IT FURTHER .RESOLVED that this- resolution shall be published pursuant to Section 8.16.230 of the Petaluma 'Municipal Code. APPROVED: , PET LUMA REFUSE COMPANY-, .INC. , By ~ ~ . Name and tit e. GARBAGE RATES FEES Under the power and'<authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City. I hereby certify -the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted -by the Approved s t Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) ~f~~f~flia~) meeting form - ........., 19.,..x.2., by the on the ----------17th... day of ................March.-------•-----.... following vote: ....----- Cit Att -- --_Qy.--•----- AYES: CAVAN9GH,DAVIS, WOOLSEY, VICE-Mayor BALSHAW, Mayor Mattei NOES: TENCER ABSENT: ATTEST: City Clerk Form{CA 2 7/81 ~~ n,,o .....-•-•--•-•--...._.._.. Mayor Council File---.~.gg._.rJ...r~...-.~C~. Res. No .................................