From
Patricia D. B. Redfearn, Ph.D., Solid Waste and Recycling Manager
Title
Ordinance amending Chapter 26, "Utilities and Services," Section 26-113 of the Code of Ordinances, for a residential solid waste rate increase
Presenter
James R. Cummings, Environmental Services Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City of Grand Prairie Solid Waste and Recycling Division is responsible for the provision of garbage and recycling collection and disposition for all businesses and residents within the community. Rising equipment costs have necessitated a residential rate increase of $0.61 per household per month.
Financial Consideration
This increase in fees, if approved, will provide an additional $332,482 to the Solid Waste Operating Fund for FY 2018.
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE “UTILITIES AND SERVICES” CHAPTER OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS BY AMENDING ARTICLE VI “GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL,” RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE FEES; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION
WHEREAS, the City has an interest in protecting public health through the proper collection and disposal of solid waste; and
WHEREAS, the City has the authority to regulate residential and commercial solid waste collection rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 26, Article VI, Section 26-113 of the official code of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-113. - Residential fees.
(a) The collection and removal of garbage and trash in disposable containers from premises used for residential ...
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