From
Patricia D. B. Redfearn, Ph.D.
Title
Second and final reading of 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 the amendment of Article VI relating to the regulation of garbage collection and disposal within the city; making this ordinance cumulative; containing a Savings Clause, providing a Severability Clause; providing a Penalty Clause; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to become effective upon its passage, approval and publication
Presenter
James R. Cummings
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
For several years the City of Grand Prairie has utilized the company currently doing business as Republic Waste Services of Texas Ltd. as their franchised solid waste hauler. The franchise agreement between the two entities allows for a rate increase request to be brought forward, if necessary, once per year on or before the first of May. On May 1, 2014, Republic Waste Services of Texas Ltd. delivered a letter to the City requesting a 3% rate increase for both residential and commercial customers. That request has been evaluated by staff and has been deemed justifiable. It was presented to both the Finance and Government Subcommittee on August 5, 2014 and to the full Council on August 19, 2014.
Additionally, there have been residential addresses identified within the community who are on an independent water supply. As are all occupied homes within the City of Grand Prairie, those residents are still required to maintain solid waste service. Though all of them utilize the service, not all of them pay for the service and over some months have accumulated an increasing unpaid balance. This ordinance modification includes a provision for issuing a citation to residents who do not pay their outstanding garbage bill.
Financial Consideration
Funding for this item is reflected in the FY 2014/2015 Pr...
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