9861-08 Amend Chapter 16, Article 2, Section 16-6 to adjust rates for collection of Solid Waste

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ORDINANCE NO. ~ ' ~°~~0 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 2, SECTIONS 16-6 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST RATES FOR COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Since 1993 the South Bend Solid Waste utility rate for most residential customers has been under Nine Dollars ($9.00) per month. Over these past fifteen years, the Bureau of Solid Waste has been successful in improving service, reducing staff and improving the technology of its equipment. The Bureau has furnished closed containers to City residents. The appearance of South Bend's streets .and alleys has improved, and huge strides have been made in becoming a "Clean City". However, rising fuel costs, an aging fleet, and increased landfill tip fees have cut into reserves. It is necessary to raise rates in order to sustain quality service. This ordinance provides for a rate increase for the remainder of 2008 and 2009. Revenues received will allow for ongoing replacement of vehicles and containers, as well as, increased operating costs, particularly fuel and landfill costs. The terms of this ordinance are in the best interests of the City of South Bend. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA that Chapter 16, Article 2, Section 16-6 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: Libht~o"^~~ °^a ° °''*•. ° ^*^ ~QQ om ~° ~. Ten dollars and fifty-six cents ($10.56~per month in 2008 and 2009, and thereafter until modified. (2) One-family dwelling where the head of the household has submitted to the Board of Public Works proof of age sixty-five (65) or over: ~~• ° a°"~ -' ~~~~ °~*~ iec cm +~ Six a a v v uvaiur~ uu dollars and thirty-four cents ($6.34) per month for the remainder of 2008 and 2009, and thereafter until modified.