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CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: April 4, 2022
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of an ordinance to amend Chapter 106, Collection
of Solid Waste, by amending Section 106.10, Collection Charges, as specified
[introduction; first reading]
FORMAT:Ordinance
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: A solid waste rate decrease was included in the FY2023
budget proposed for consideration for approved by the City Council. These rates will go into effect
July 1, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: A decrease of 6% to the existing
solid waste collection rates is recommended. This is a decrease of $1.00 ($16.50 to $15.50) to the
monthly rate for a single-family residence and a dwelling of two (2) or more.
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the ordinance and approve the first reading in title only.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Ordinance
PREPARED BY: Beth Richardson
REVIEWED BY: Rudy Koester RK
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 106, COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE, BY
AMENDING SECTION 106.10, COLLECTION CHARGES, AS SPECIFIED
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee has determined to amend the charges for the collection,
processing and marketing of solid waste and recyclable materials.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1. Chapter 106, Waukee Municipal Code, Section 106.10 should be and the same is
hereby repealed and enacted in lieu thereof is as follows:
§106.10 Collection Charges. The fees or charges to pay for expenses incurred in the
collection, processing and marketing of solid waste, and yard waste to be collected
between April 1 and November 30 each year, and recyclables shall be:
A.For each single family residence and a dwelling of two (2) or more, the fees
will be $15.50 per month beginning July 1, 2022.
B.Any multi-family dwelling containing four (4) or more units having a
commercial type of container serviced by a commercial hauler must follow
Waukee Municipal Code provisions relating thereto, covering the mandating
of Recycling at Apartments. A fee of three dollars ($3.00) per month, per
unit, will be billed by and paid to the City.
C.Changes in provisions for fees set out in this ordinance may be made by
resolution of the City Council.
Section 2. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be
adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as
a whole or any section, provisions or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in effect on July 1, 2022 after its final
passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council the ___ day of ____________ 2022, and approved this ___ day of
____________ 2022.
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk