The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION # 2020-150
Setting fees related to the Collection of Solid Waste pursuant to Chapter 106 of the Monticello Code of Ordinances
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances, the Council set rates for the collection of garbage from dumpsters at so much per yard, and
WHEREAS, the City contractor, Republic, has increased rates and it is necessary for the Council to increase rats to cover the costs billed by Republic and the costs incurred by the City to oversee the collection of waste in the community and to invoice for said collections, and
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby set the following rates for the collection of waste/rubbish/garbage from dumpsters:
Rates in City Limits: For collections during the month of January which will appear on the March 1 billing through and including collections during the month of December which will appear on the February 1 billing, shall be as set out below for the years indicated:
- 1/1/2021 through 12/31/2021: $7.78 per yard, per collection
- 1/1/2022 through 12/31/2022: $8.00 per yard, per collection
- 1/1/2023 through 12/31/2023: $8.23 per yard, per collection
- 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024: $8.48 per yard, per collection
In addition to the above fees related to trash collection, Multi-Family or Single-Family residences that utilize a dumpster shall be assessed a monthly recycling fee of $4.75 per month per unit.
However, owners of apartment complexes of five units or more that have commercial dumpster recycling collection at their facility at least every other week will not be assessed the individual per unit recycling fee of $4.75 per unit commencing with the month following written notification to the City, and verification by the City, that said complex is served by said recycling collection.
Outside of the City Limits: The City Council does hereby set rates for the collection of waste/rubbish/garbage from dumpsters collected from outside the Monticello City Limits at exactly twice the rate as in town collection.
Additional Rubbish: The City Contractor may charge in excess of the fees provided in their agreement with the City for overloaded dumpsters or for those circumstances where items are left outside of and/or stacked adjacent to a dumpster, with these charges being based upon estimated additional yards of waste, with those additional fees invoiced to the City by the Contractor and invoiced by the City to the Customer at a rate equal to 130% of the additional rate charged.
Payment of Bills: All fees are due and payable under the same terms and conditions provided for payment of a combined service account as contained in Section 92.04 of this Code of Ordinances. Solid waste collection service may be discontinued in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 92.05 if the combined service account becomes delinquent, and the provisions contained in Section 92.08 relating to lien notices shall also apply in the event of a delinquent account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby approve the above and foregoing Resolution Setting fees related to the Collection of Solid Waste and Recycling pursuant to Chapter 106 of the Monticello Code of Ordinances.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 7th day of December, 2020.
Brian R. Wolken, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk