Amending Ordinance 8007-89 as to the monthly service charge for Leaf Collection and removal

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SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE NO. l ~ s () ~ ~ 1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0.8007-89 AS TO THE MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGE FOR LEAF COLLECTION AND REMOVAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT On August 14, 1989, the South Bend Common Council established aNon-Reverting Leaf Removal Services Operational Fund for the acquisition of equipment for the collection of leaves; for the maintenance, operation, upkeep and depreciation of and repair to such equipment; for wages,, salaries, and benefits of personnel operating such equipment and performing services related to the removal of leaves throughout the City of South Bend, Indiana. This Fund was established in Ordinance No. 8007-89. Since this fund was established over ten years ago, the costs of operating the Re-Leaf Program have increased and some of the equipment is in need of replacement. However, the monthly amount set aside for the operation of this program has not increased since 1989. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 8007-89 BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. ANon-Reverting Leaf Removal Services Operational Fund is established to be used for the acquisition of equipment for the collection of leaves; for the maintenance, operation, upkeep and depreciation of and repair to such equipment; for wages, salaries and benefits of personnel operating such equipment and otherwise performing services related to the removal of leaves throughout the City of South Bend, Indiana and other manpower-related expenses; for equipment replacement and upkeep to the extent not provided for through depreciation; and for the payment of interest charges on debts and other obligations. provided. A service charge of `'``~t '""'" `"`'"`"`t `` > < < ~`` per month shall be charged all such persons, with such monies being deposited in said fund by the City Controller on a monthly basis. SECTION III. Voluntary donations and/or grant monies received by the City from public or private entities may be deposited into the Fund to be used for those purposes as provided for herein. ~'