PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-02
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 2006-03, ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR MUNICIPAL COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
FOR THE TOWN OF WOLCOTT, INDIANA
WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Wolcott, Indiana, has determined that a clean and well-maintained town is necessary for the safety and welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Wolcott has become aware of residents leaving unsightly and odorous garbage and trash openly displayed in front yards more than one day before scheduled garbage and trash pick-ups; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wolcott is responsible to insure that garbage and trash from all property within the corporate limits of the Town of Wolcott, Indiana, are collected and removed according to this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, after due consideration of the estimated cost for the provision of trash and refuse collection service within the Town of Wolcott, Indiana, the Council of the Town of Wolcott has determined that in the best interest of its citizens, it is necessary that the Council of the Town of Wolcott to adopt an ordinance increasing the fees and charges for the use of the trash and refuse collection service, and to set a schedule of when garbage and trash shall be set out for pick-up.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Wolcott, White County, Indiana, as follows:
Rates and Charges
1. Fees.
The owner and/or the occupant of each residence or residential unit or other non-family dwelling located within the Town of Wolcott which are currently being provided Trash Collection Service by the Town or its agent(s) shall continue to be provided Trash Collection Service by the Town or its agent(s) unless specified differently in the contractual agreement between the Town and its agent(s). Each single residential unit and other non-family dwelling shall be assessed a fee of $8.75 per month for year 2010 beginning January 1 and ending December 31 of that respective year. Further, each single residential unit and other non-family dwelling shall be assessed a fee of $9.00 per month for year 2011, beginning January 1 and ending December 31 of that respective year; and each single residential unit and other non-family dwelling shall be assessed a fee of $9.25 per month for year 2012, beginning January 1 and ending December 31 of that respective year. The fees for collection and disposal of garbage and refuse shall be determined by the town council. The fees imposed under this division shall be payable monthly, and shall be billed, whenever practical to do so, with the regular Water and Wastewater billing for water and other charges as set forth in Ordinance No. 2004-05.
Effective Date
This Amendment to Ordinance No. 2006-03 shall be in full force and effect, retroactively, as of January 1, 2010, and through December 31, 2012, upon final hearing according to law and passage by the Council of the Town of Wolcott, Indiana, as described in IC 5-3-1-4. The rates established herein shall remain in effect until amended or changed by the Council of the Town of Wolcott. This ordinance shall amend or revoke any previously adopted ordinances in conflict herewith.
Passed and adopted by the common Council of the Town of Wolcott, White County, State of Indiana, this 15th day of November, 2011.
YEA NAY
Marsha L. Mackey, Council President Marsha L. Mackey, Council President
Jon H. Evans, Vice President Jon H. Evans, Vice President
Richard A. Lynn, Council Member Richard A. Lynn, Council Member
Fred A. Young, Council Member Fred A. Young, Council Member
Michael A. Yelton, Council Member Michael A. Yelton, Council Member
Attest:
Linda S. Bajzatt, IAMC, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer
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