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ORDINANCE NO. <br />AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, <br />INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 2, SECTIONS 16 -6 OF <br />THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST RATES FOR COLLECTION OF <br />SOLID WASTE <br />STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT <br />Since 1993 the South Bend Solid Waste utility rate for most residential customers has <br />been under Nine Dollars ($9.00) per month. Over these past fifteen years, the Bureau of Solid <br />Waste has been successful in improving service, reducing staff and improving the technology of <br />its equipment. The Bureau has furnished closed containers to City residents. The appearance of <br />South Bend's streets and alleys has improved, and huge strides have been made in becoming a <br />"Clean City ". However, rising fuel costs, an aging fleet, and increased landfill tip fees have cut <br />into reserves. It is necessary to raise rates in order to sustain quality service. <br />This ordinance provides for a rate increase of two dollars and fifty -five cents ($2.55) per <br />month for the remainder of 2008 and 2009. Increases of 3% in 2010 and 2011 are also included <br />to cover any inflationary increases in near future. Revenues received will allow for ongoing <br />replacement of vehicles and containers, as well as, increased operating costs, particularly fuel <br />and landfill costs. <br />The terms of this ordinance are in the best interests of the City of South Bend. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE <br />CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA that Chapter 16, Article 2, Section 16 -6 of the South Bend <br />Municipal Code be amended as follows: <br />Section I. Chapter 16, Article 2, Section 16 -6, subpart c of the South Bend Municipal <br />Code be and hereby is amended to read as follows: <br />Section 16 -6 Collection of residential refuse; exceptions; fees. <br />(c) The City shall charge the owner or occupant of each occupied residence within <br />the City for the collection and disposal of residential refuse according to the <br />following schedule: <br />(1) One - family dwelling: Eight dollars nd eighty ^ nts ($8.8 ).Pee <br />mepAh. Eleven dollars and thirty -five cents ($11.35) per month in <br />2008 and 2009• Eleven dollars and sixty -nine cents ($11.69) per <br />month on January 1 2010; Twelve dollars and four cents ($12.04) <br />per month on January 1, 2011, and thereafter until modified. <br />(2) One - family dwelling where the head of the household has <br />submitted to the Board of Public Works proof of age sixty -five <br />(65) or over: Five dollars a fifty eents ($5.50) re- "e-+- Eight <br />