HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 77-92 RESOLUTION NO. 77-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES
FOR EXEMPTION FROM MANDATORY WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero adopted Ordinance 56
establishing Title 6 of the Municipal Code pertaining to Health and
Sanitation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero adopted Ordinance 243
establishing mandatory waste collection service; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero adopted Ordinance 254
allowing for exemptions from mandatory service; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish regulations
and procedures governing the administration of the exemption
program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Atascadero
does resolve as follows:
1. The following categories will be granted an exemption to
mandatory waste collection service providing the stated
criteria is met:
EXEMPTION CATEGORY PROPOSED CRITERIA TO QUALIFY
1. Financial Hardship - cost Income below "very low income"
is a burden to low income level as set by the San Luis
families, particularly those Obispo Council of Governments
on fixed incomes. (SLOCOG)
2. Low trash generator or Generates less than a pick-up
complete recycler - individual truck of trash per quarter
practices source control,
recycling, or composting
techniques resulting in very
small quantities of waste.
3.Alternative disposal method Has an alternate, legal method
often a business owner who can of disposing of trash not
dispose of trash in commercial including haul to landfill
container.
4. Unable/Inconvenient to set Physically incapable of
out trash - handicapped, transporting trash containers
elderly, long/steep driveways or long/steep driveway
or other unique circumstances
which impede carrying trash
containers.
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2. To file for an exemption an application form must be filed
with the Public Works Department. Information provided on the
application form must demonstrate that the applicant
understands and qualifies for the exemption. In general, all
information will be taken on a prima facia basis.
3. A special "bag" rate is hereby established for those who
receive an exemption. The contract waste hauler will provide
30 gallon bag(s) for a cost of $2.50 each. No limit is
established on the number of bags that may be purchased.
3. The contract waste hauler is directed to routinely pick up the
specially designated bags on their weekly collection service.
4. The Department of Public Works will review all applications to
determine eligibility. A list of all applicants granted an
exemption from mandatory service will be sent to the contract
waste hauler on a monthly basis, who will in turn remove these
subscribers from their service roles.
5. The Department of Public Works will be responsible for
policing the program. Generally, enforcement will occur only
when a complaint is received. No active random checking will
occur without reasonable suspicion of a violation. A violator
will be subject to revocation of their exemption.
6. Normal curbside recycling and green waste service will be
voluntarily available at the rate of $1.50 for curbside and
$1.50 for green waste.
7. Each property receiving an exemption is required to submit a
renewal notice on an annual basis. Failure to refile will
result in a revocation of the exemption.
8. The Department of Public Works will report back to the City
Council six months from the adoption date of this resolution
regarding the implementation of the procedures for exemption.
On motion by Councilwoman Borgeson and seconded by Councilman
Luna, the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Kudlac, Bewley, Borgeson, Luna and Mayor
Nimmo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ADOPTED: August 25, 1992
ATTEST: CITY OF ATASCADERO
lit Ah4i,
By• T
LEE RABOIJN, C ty Clerk ROBERT P. NIMMO, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTEMR41ONTAN ON
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
GREG--LUKE
Director of Public Works