HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2007-77 - Locking Devices on GarbageORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WASTEGEORGETOWN, TEXAS AMENDING SECTION 13,04,180 OF THE CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO "RATES AND CHARGES — SOLID
:. REPEALING CONFLICTING
INCLUDING,
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown recently re -negotiated a garbage hauling and disposal
contract with Texas Disposal Systems; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Disposal System contract negotiations have resulted in changes in
services and costs for services; and
WHEREAS, a review of the newly adopted sanitation rates revealed a fee that was overlooked
in the adjustment process; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that all rates are to be fair and equitable for such
services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, that:
SECTION 1 The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are hereby
declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated be reference herein and made a part
hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this Ordinance implements the
following Century Plan Policy Statement - Goals and Strategies:
11.0 Policy Statement: "City owned, sponsored, or managed utilities are competitively
priced and provide safe, adequate, and reliable services to all customers."
Further, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan, the City
Council hereby finds that the enactment of this Ordinance is not inconsistent with or in conflict
with any other Century Plan Policy Statements.
SECTION 2 Existing Section 13.04.180 is hereby amended by one entry only, which is to read
as follows:
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Section 13.04.180 Rates and charges --Solid waste disposal --Schedule.
A. Rates and charges for solid waste disposal are as follows:
Locking devices for Commercial Containers (in all Tiers and Rate Classes)
One-time charge: $53.00
Monthly Fee: (3 $"10.00
SECTION 3 All Ordinances and Resolutions, or parts of Ordinances and Resolutions that are
in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and no longer in effect.
SECTION 4 If any provisions of this Ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
applications thereof, of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision
or application and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be
severable.
SECTION 5 The Mayor of Georgetown is hereby authorized to sign this Ordinance and the
City Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effecting
accordance with the terms of the City Charter with billings on or after October 15, 2007,
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 25th day of September 2007,
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 9th day of October 2007,
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Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Patricia E. Carls
City Attorney
Ordinance
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
Mayor
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