HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-15-I05 Solid Waste Rates Ordinance_INTRO, 1ST READAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: March 15, 2021
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of an ordinance to amend Chapter 213A.13,
Waukee Municipal Code, by repealing the existing rates for the collection,
processing and marketing of solid waste and recyclable materials and enacting
new rates as specified [introduction; first reading]
FORMAT:Ordinance
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: A solid waste rate decrease was included in the FY2022
budget proposed for consideration for approved by the City Council. These rates will go into effect
July 1, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: A decrease of 3% to the existing
solid waste collection rates is recommended. This is a decrease of $0.50 ($17.00 to $16.50) 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 RJK
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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ORDINANCE NO. 21-____
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 213A, WAUKEE MUNICIPAL CODE, BY
AMENDING SECTION 213A.13 CONCERNING CHARGES FOR THE COLLECTION,
PROCESSING AND MARKETING OF SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE
MATERIALS
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 213A, Waukee Municipal Code, Section 213A.13 should be and the
same is hereby repealed and enacted in lieu thereof is as follows:
§213A.13 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$16.50 per month beginning July 1, 2021.
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, 2021 after its
final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council the ___ day of ____________ 2021, and approved this ___ day of
____________ 2021.
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
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Attest:
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk