HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1990-014 ORDINANCE N0. 90-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 25 UTILITIES
AND SERVICES, SECTION 25-97 ESTABLISHING
GARBAGE RATES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
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WHEREAS, a State mandated solid waste disposal fee for all
`"°°' solid waste disposed of in the State of Texas is required to be
charged pursuant to Section 4B, Article 4477-7, V.T.C. S. , as added
by the 71st Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill No. 1519,
Chapter 1143 (1989) ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to increase the rates for
collecting and removing garbage, refuse and trash and other solid
waste to cover the State disposal fee by amending Chapter 25,
Section 25-97 of the City Code of Ordinances, City of Grapevine,
Texas; and
WHEREAS, the increase in rates resulting from the State
disposal fee is not considered a unit price adjustment contemplated
by Section 3 of the Services Contract between the City and Laidlaw
Waste Systems, Inc. because the increase is mandated by State law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
�-� Section l . That the above premises are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated into the body of this Ordinance as if
fully set forth therein.
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Section 2 . That Chapter 25, Section 25-97 of the City Code of
Ordinances, City of Grapevine, Texas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
" (a) Any houses, buildings, or premises used for residential
purposes, that are connected to the City' s water system and pay a
minimum monthly charge for water service shall have their garbage,
trash, and refuse removed at a monthly charge, where such
collection and removal is not required in excess of twice each
week, as follows:
Single-Family Residential . . . . . . . . . $ 5 . 02
Single-Family Residential without
City water service . . . . . . . . . . $ 5. 02
Duplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10 .04
Multi-Family, per unit . . . . . . . . . . $ 5 . 02
(without dumpster container) "
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Section 3 . That the effective date of the rates contained in
this ordinance shall be retroactive as of January l, 1990 .
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Section 4 . Should any part, section, paragraph, sentence
clause, or phrase contained in this ordinance be held to be
unconstitutional, such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion of the ordinance, but in all respect shall remain
in full force and effect.
Section 5 . The fact that the present ordinances and
regulations of the City of Grapevine, Texas, are inadequate to
properly safeguard the health, safety, morals, peace, and general
welfare of the public creates an emergency which requires that this
ordinance become effective from and after the date of its passage,
and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 20th day of February , 1990 .
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
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ATTEST:
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'nda Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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