Amending Chapter 16 to Adjust Fees for the City Collection and Disposal of Refuse (Solid Waste ) Materials

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ORDINANCE NO. I of OD--1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING CHAPTER 16, SECTIONS 16-6 and 16-8 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST FEES FOR CITY COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE (SOLID WASTE) MATERIALS STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The charges for collection and disposal of refuse (solid waste)materials within the City of South Bend have not increased since 2008 (Ordinance No. 9861-08, passed August 25, 2008). Over the past several years the costs to the City for this collection and disposal process have risen, including the salaries and wages of personnel, the cost of technically advanced trucks and other equipment, and the costs of fuel and other overhead expenses of processing. At this time an adjustment in the fees charged for collection and disposal of solid waste is necessary to cover the basic costs of the service. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA as follows: SECTION I. Chapter 16, Article 2, Section 16-6, subsection (c) is hereby amended to delete in full sub-parts (1) through (5) inclusive, which subparts shall be replaced with the following schedule of rates: (1) Rates and Charges MONTHLY RATES Within City of South Bend Limits: 2016 2017* Family Dwellings: One—family dwelling $11.52 (1) $12.48 Two-family dwelling** 18.06 (1) 19.57 Three- Family dwelling** 24.61 (1) 26.66 Four Family Dwelling** 31.16 (1) 33.76 Senior rate*** 6.91 (1) 7.49 Commercial 13.82 16.22 Outside City of South BendLimits: Residential 13.82 16.22 Residential Senior*** 8.64 9.36 Additional Trash Container(per container) 6.55 7.09 Yard Waste Bin**** 16.00 16.00 * Until Further Amended.