9598-05 Amend Chapter 16, Article 2, Section 16-6 and 16-8, to provide for lease of refuse containers, adjustments to rates, and use of refuse containers

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ORDINANCE NO. ~ S ~ U l AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 2, SECTIONS 16-6 AND 16-8 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR LEASE OF REFUSE CONTAINERS FROM THE CITY, ADJUSTMENTS TO RATES, AND PROCEDURES FOR USE OF REFUSE CONTAINERS STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT To promote a clean city and to enhance efficiency of the refuse collection process, the City of South Bend will be distributing 96 gallon and 48 gallon, hinged lid refuse containers to residential owners and occupants throughout the City of South Bend. Use of these containers will be required for the removal of refuse from residential premises from and after the effective date of this ordinance, and the first container will be given free of charge. The closed containers should eliminate spillage, animal access, and other environmental problems often occurring with unhinged containers. This ordinance encourages our residents to participate in the curbside recycling program by requiring all trash to be placed in a City provided container. It also provides for the cost of replacing containers and supplying additional containers to those residents that may need them by adjusting the general refuse collection rates for all multifamily dwellings and those single family dwellings that require more than one container. It is also necessary to provide for some general use and maintenance rules regarding the new containers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA that Chapter 16, Article 2, Sections 16-6 and 16-8 of the South Bend Municipal Code be amended as follows: Section I. Chapter 16, Article 2, Section 16-6, subpart c of the South Bend Municipal Code be and hereby is amended to read as follows: Section 16-6 Collection of residential refuse; exceptions; fees. (c) The City shall charge the owner or occupant of each occupied residence within the City for the collection and disposal of residential refuse according to the following schedule: (1) One-family dwelling bundles: Eight dollars ($8.00) per month. (2) One-family dwelling where the head of the household has submitted to the Board of Public Works proof of age sixty-five (65)