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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Ordinance No. 6101, Monthly Utility Billing - Date: May 30, 2007
Solid Waste.
Department: Finance Attachments: Ordinance No. 6101 Budget Impact:
Administrative Recommendation:.
City Council introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6101.
Background Summary:
The City would like to implement monthly utility billing -solid waste. The solid waste ordinance needed
to be revised to implement monthly utility billing. The proposed language change went to the Public
Works Committee on April 9, 2007 and the Finance Committee on April 16, 2007. Both committees
accepted proposed language change.
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Councilmember: Backus Staff: Coleman
Meeting Date: June 4, 2007 Item Number: VIII.A.4
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ORDINANCE NO. 6101
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 8.08.210 OF
THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO COLLECTION OF
SOLID WASTE CHARGES
WHEREAS, the City would like to implement monthly utility billing; and
WHEREAS, the bill due date and delinquency process need to be
revised in order to allow for monthly billing; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed its solid waste code provisions and
rates and it is therefore appropriate that the provisions of this chapter be
amended to meet the City's needs.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. That Section 8.08.210 of the
City of Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows:
8.08.210 Collection charge -Payment -Nonpayment action.
A. Charges for garbage and recycling services shall be compulsory and universal
except for customers in the special collection district. Services shall be billed monthly
or bimonthly as determined by the director of finance for all accounts within the city
limits, except that some recently annexed areas that may be served and billed by
existing service providers until city franchises are established with the service
provider(s). Charges or accounts shall be paid at the finance d+reeter's department
office 2915 days after the billing date appearing on the bill. A delinquency charge of
$15.00 or one percent of the outstanding balance, whichever is greater, will be
assessed X920 days after the original bill date if payment is not received in the finance
~i-~est~'sdepartment office. Nonpayment of delinquent bills and associated charges
over 45 days old shall result in:
1. The suspension of all city utility services to the subject property regardless of
whether such services are separately billed; and/or
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May 30, 2007
2. The removal of containers and reduction of service to the 32-gallon can
service, for which the customer shall continue to be charged and remain liable for
payment.
B. While accounts may be opened and maintained by tenants, the owners of the
property receiving the services shall be responsible for payment of all charges for the
service. Commercial customers who are tenants will be denied delivery of containers
until:
1. A completed application is received and approved; and
2. The owner signs a release form accepting liability for unpaid charges.
Unpaid charges for solid waste services may become a lien against the property.
C. It shall be the responsibility of each person furnished solid waste service to notify
the finance department of any address change or change in service. (Ord. 6054 § 1,
2006; Ord. 5968 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5272 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5243 § 1,
1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 4500 § 2, 1991. Formerly 8.08.260.)
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out
the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five (5) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as
provided by law.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
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Ordinance No. 6101
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May 30, 2007
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam
City Clerk
PUBLISHED:
Ordinance No. 6101
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May 30, 2007
APPROVED AS TO FORM: