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Utilities Committee 2005 South Bend Common Council The June 27, 2005 of the Utilities Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Al"Buddy"Kirsits at 4:47 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Dieter, Pfeifer, Kelly, Puzzello, Varner, Kuspa,Kirsits, and White and Rouse;Martha Lewis, ,Director of Public Works Gary Gilot,Rita Kopala, City Clerk John Voorde,Director of Environmental Services Jack Dillon,Phil St. Clair, Bill Carleton, Don Inks John Stancati Beth Leonard, Alan B.Aeldbaum and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,Council Attorney. Council Member Kirsits noted that Committee Members include Council Members Puzzello, Kuspa,Rouse and himself. Council Member Kirstis then called for a presentation on Bill No. 32-05 which would amend Chapter 16, Article 2, Sections 16-6 and 16-8 of the South Bend Municipal Code to provide for the lease of refuse containers from the city, adjustment of rates and procedures for the use of refuse containers (copy attached). Director of Environmental Services Jack Dillon noted that since June 1st, 15,600 containers have been given out, and that an additional 10,000 to 12,000 containers will be given out in July. as a result the proposed ordinance calls for an effective date of August 1, 2005. Mr. Dillon then highlight key provisions which included: 1. That the ordinance calls for all trash to be placed inside the containers. 2. That there will be enhanced services including those for persons with disabilities. 3. That the program should promote increased efficiency and cost effectiveness 4. That there should be enhanced neighborhood appearances. 5. That the program should result in enhanced safety. The fees would be $8.00 for the first container and$5.00 for the second container. Multi-family • units would be charged$8.00 for the first container and$5.00 for each additional unit if they are under the same meter. There will be a one-time charge of $10.00 when new accounts are opened. In response to a question from Council Member Puzzello,Mr. Dillon stated that the City plans to pick up old containers for free. Council Member Kuspa noted that there are many alleys which trucks cannot get through because of bushes, etc. Mr. Dillon stated that he has three (3)types of vehicles and would look at alleys on a case by case basis. Council Member Puzzello noted that senior citizens are getting the large containers, and voiced concern about containers which were delivered to vacant lots. Mr. Dillon stated that those would be picked up, adding that there are approximately 33,000 customers. June 27,2005 Utilities Committee of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -page 1-