Title
Consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 24, Solid Waste collection services.
Summary
DATE: October 4, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jeffery Reynolds, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Ordinance amending solid waste collection services
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On May 17, 2022, Council approved the suspension of bulk collection through September 30, 2022, to assist with the staff shortage caused by new requirements by the Department of Transportation (DOT) for obtaining a Commercial Driver License (CDL). Current CDL holders became a high demand and there were many sign-on bonuses being offered by all companies that employ CDL operators. This created a staff shortage for the solid waste division. Simultaneously, Council also approved an immediate salary increase to CDL positions within solid waste. This increase assisted with the hiring of current CDL holders to fill vacancies within solid waste.
Bulk collection services are a vital service offered by the city to residents who are unable to dispose of bulk items themselves or choose not to. During the suspension of bulk services, staff took this time to evaluate the program and develop a revised program. Changes to the program will assist residents with knowledge of the rates being charged, ensure that staff can complete their bulk routes, and help create neighborhoods that are clean and aesthetically pleasing.
Section 24-54, Special Collection Services has been revised as follows to implement the procedure of bulk collection services.
* Changed title to "Bulk Collection Services", as the City does not offer a special collection service.
* Bulk collection services will continue to be provided on the scheduled collection day for a fee.
* Bulk items shall be placed curbside no later than 7:00 a.m., but not earlier than one day prior to the collection day.
* Fees will continue to be assessed on the monthly bill for the address that requested the servi...
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