Title
Ordinance to Amend and Reenact the City Code of the City of Hampton, Virginia by Amending Chapter 32.1, Titled “Solid Waste,” Article II, Titled "Collection by the City,” Section 32.1-41, Titled “Solid Waste Rate Determination
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Ordinance to Increase the Solid Waste User Fee for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2019 and Ending June 30, 2020 Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-928(A).
Discussion:
The City of Hampton is authorized pursuant to Code of Virginia Sec. 15.2-928(A) to provide and operate solid waste management facilities and appurtenances for the collection, management, recycling and disposal of solid waste, recyclable materials, and other refuse for the benefit of the residents and businesses of the locality electing to use City services. That section further provides that the City may charge and collect compensation for such services. The proposed increase to the Solid Waste User Fee will enable the City's Solid Waste Enterprise Fund to continue to operate efficiently, repair and replace aging equipment, and provide refuse, recycling, and bulk collections to the citizens of Hampton.
Impact:
The net increase is approximately $2,300,000 annually.
Recommendation:
Rec
May 1, 2019: No Action
May 8, 2019: Final Approval
Body
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia, that Section 32.1-41(a) of the City Code of the City of Hampton, Virginia be amended and restated to read as follows:
Title 32.1 - Solid Waste
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Article II - Collection by the City
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Sec. 32.1-41. - Solid waste rate determination.
(a) All property owners or occupants who meet the criteria in paragraph (b) of this section are required to pay a solid waste user and recycling fee, which shall be charged pursuant to the following conditions.
(1) The fee of $13.00 per week for up to two refuse containers shall be charged to property owners or occupants who do not participate in the city's recycling program. Property owners or occupants having more than two refuse containers shall be charged an additional $13.00 per week for each additional refuse container.
(2) The reduced fee of $7.25 per week for up to two refuse containers shall be charged to property owners or occupants who participate in the city's recycling program. Property owners or occupants having more than two refuse containers shall be charged an additional $7.25 per week for each additional refuse container. Participation in the recycling program requires customers to recycle by placement of the approved recycling container curbside on the approved collection day at least one collection cycle in any 30-day period and be at least 25% full during any one collection cycle.
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This ordinance shall be effective and the amendment applied to bills issued by the City of Newport News Waterworks on and after July 1, 2019.