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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: June 24, 2022
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager 49
From: Flozelle Roberts, Public Works Directo ) '
RE: PO No. 7078 —Adjustment of the Re se Rate from Tonnage to Volume,
Change of the Rate for Tree Limbs/Brush, and Addition of a Rate for the Scale
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to amend the refuse disposal rate from tonnage to volume,
changing the rate for tree limbs/brush and adding a rate for the scale. The volume rates are the
best factor for Landfill usage and the scale will be used for commercial vehicles as shown in
Section 86-79 (i). The updated rate tables will be posted on the City's website,
http://www.p o rtarth urt x.go v/.
Background:
The volume rates are the best factor for Landfill usage and the scale will be used for commercial
vehicles as shown in Section 86-79 (i).
Budget Impact:
The updated rate tables will be posted on the City's website, http://www.portarthurtx.gov/.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that council approve Proposed Ordinance No. 7078, authorizing the refuse
rate adjustment, changing the rate for tree limbs/brush and adding the rate for the scale, as
described/outlined above.
"Remember, we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
PO No. 7078
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 86 SOLID WASTE,
ARTICLE III REFUSE,SECTION 86-79 WHO MAY COLLECT AND
DISPOSE OF REFUSE, AS TO AMEND THE RATE SCHEDULE
FOR THE LANDFILL FROM TONNAGE TO VOLUME, CHANGE
THE RATE FOR TREE LIMBS/BRUSH, ADD A RATE FOR THE
SCALE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best interest of the citizens of the City of
Port Arthur to amend the Rate Schedule for Landfill usage, change the rate for tree limbs/brush
and add a rate for the scale;thereto:
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That Section 86-79(d)of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur,
Texas, is hereby amended as delineated in Exhibit"A",with a clean copy attached as Exhibit"B".
Section 3. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are
hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4. That this being an Ordinance which requires publication, its caption shall
be published at least one (1) time within ten (10) days after final passage hereof in the official
newspaper of the City of Port Arthur, and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately after the
date of publication.
Section 5. That a copy of the caption of the Ordinance be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
PO No. 7078
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of , A.D., 2022, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman "Bill" Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia R. Tizeno
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton
City Manager
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lone obert
Pub c orks i ctor
Kandy Daniel
Interim Finance Director
EXHIBIT "A"
RED-LINED VERSION
Sec.86-79.Who may collect and dispose of refuse/security deposits.
(a) All refuse accumulated within the city shall be collected,transported and disposed of only by the city,and no
person or commercial haulers shall collect or transport refuse over any streets of the city or dispose of any
refuse except where engaged in or providing a type of service not provided by the city.
(b) The actual producer of refuse,or the owner of the premises where the refuse is produced(or the agent of
either person),may collect,transport,and dispose of such refuse at the city's landfill.Any commercial or
industrial establishment(or their agent)or any federal,state,or local entity producing refuse may collect,
transport,and dispose of such refuse at the city's landfill.Such producer,owner,or agent which disposes of
such refuse at the city's landfill on an intermittent schedule shall be required to pay a fee in accordance with
the rate schedule shown in this section.
(c) Any person duly authorized to engage in the commercial hauling of refuse on a regular schedule must make
contractual arrangements in accordance with the contract form set forth in Exhibit"B",attached to[the
ordinance from which this section is derived]and made a part of this section,before depositing any refuse at
the city's landfill.Such contract shall provide for monthly payments in accordance with such rate schedule,
shall further provide for a security deposit in advance in the minimum amount of$2,500.00,or such other
amount as determined by the city manager or his designee,and based on the proposed usage of the landfill
and the payment history of the hauler,to be held to secure any proposed delinquent charges.The business
entity shall also file a DBA certificate,articles of incorporation,and/or partnership agreement to show its
structure and its registered agent.Further,all such producers,owners,and agents shall comply with the
provisions of this chapter and with any other applicable statutes and ordinances.
(d) When a customer applies for service,he/she must also submit a security deposit in one of the following
forms:
(1) Cash;
(2) Guaranty bond;
(3) Letter of credit drawn on a state or federally charters lending institution.
(e) The director of utility services,with the written consent of the city manager,may refuse or discontinue
service if a person fails to:
(1) Make a required security deposit with his application;or
(2) Increase the amount of his security deposit after being notified that an increase is required.
(f) Any non-cash security deposit must be submitted in a form provided by the director of utility services and in
a form approved by city attorney.
(g) The director of utility services shall keep accurate records of all security deposits,including,but not limited
to,the depositor's name,amounts deposited,and separate accounts of all security deposits.
(hl
Waste Type Cost Per Unit • Formatted:Centered
Compacted Waste $6.50 per cubic yard
Non-Compacted Waste $6.50 per cubic yard
Appliances _ $3.00 each
Whole Tires $6.00 each
Tree limbs/Brush 6.50 per cubic yard Formatted:Strikethrough
Pull Off Load With Dozer $5.00 per load
created: 2022-06-1S 10,34:20[EST]
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Heavy Users(As Negotiated by the City Manager) Within the City Manager's Discretion$5.00 per
cubic yard minimum
(i)Scales-$12.50 first weigh and re-weigh$3.00 • Formatted:Indent First line: 0"
(il Special Waste-$42.00 per ton
(k)Municipal Waste$5.50
•--- """ Formatted:Strikethrough
Waste-'Tape Cost Per Unit • Formatted:Centered
ie�"t Wa"R $32.00 per ton
„„ Formatted:Strikethrough
beeliances 3.00 h [Formatted:Strikethrough
Whole Tires 6.00 each Formatted:Strikethrough
Tree 3.00 per cubic yard
00 per load Formatted:Strikethrough
I Iscr Within the r;«.nn�..�",..ice Discr.tion$5 nn.,
eat-�.-t Formatted:Strikethrough
ubic... um
Formatted:Strikethrough
Formatted:Strikethrough
(Code 1961,§10-12;Ord.No.00-60,§2,10-3-2000;Ord.No.05-20,§§4,5,3-15-2005;Ord.No.05-76,§2,10-11-
2005;Ord.No.06-44,§2,7-5-2006;Ord.No.06-55,§2,7-18-2006;Ord.No.06-62,§2,8-15-2006;Ord.No.12-26
,§2,4-3-2012;Ord.No.16-05,§2,1-12-2016;Ord.No.17-34,Exh.A,9-12-2017;Ord.No.18-74,§2(Exh.A),12-
18-2018)
Created:2622-06-15 10:14:20[EST]
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EXHIBIT "B"
CLEAN VERSION
Sec. 86-79. Who may collect and dispose of refuse/security deposits.
(a) All refuse accumulated within the city shall be collected,transported and disposed of only by the city,and no
person or commercial haulers shall collect or transport refuse over any streets of the city or dispose of any
refuse except where engaged in or providing a type of service not provided by the city.
(b) The actual producer of refuse,or the owner of the premises where the refuse is produced (or the agent of
either person), may collect,transport,and dispose of such refuse at the city's landfill.Any commercial or
industrial establishment(or their agent)or any federal,state,or local entity producing refuse may collect,
transport,and dispose of such refuse at the city's landfill.Such producer,owner,or agent which disposes of
such refuse at the city's landfill on an intermittent schedule shall be required to pay a fee in accordance with
the rate schedule shown in this section.
(c) Any person duly authorized to engage in the commercial hauling of refuse on a regular schedule must make
contractual arrangements in accordance with the contract form set forth in Exhibit"B",attached to [the
ordinance from which this section is derived]and made a part of this section, before depositing any refuse at
the city's landfill.Such contract shall provide for monthly payments in accordance with such rate schedule,
shall further provide for a security deposit in advance in the minimum amount of$2,500.00,or such other
amount as determined by the city manager or his designee,and based on the proposed usage of the landfill
and the payment history of the hauler,to be held to secure any proposed delinquent charges.The business
entity shall also file a DBA certificate,articles of incorporation,and/or partnership agreement to show its
structure and its registered agent. Further,all such producers,owners,and agents shall comply with the
provisions of this chapter and with any other applicable statutes and ordinances.
(d) When a customer applies for service, he/she must also submit a security deposit in one of the following
forms:
(1) Cash;
(2) Guaranty bond;
(3) Letter of credit drawn on a state or federally charters lending institution.
(e) The director of utility services,with the written consent of the city manager, may refuse or discontinue
service if a person fails to:
(1) Make a required security deposit with his application;or
(2) Increase the amount of his security deposit after being notified that an increase is required.
(f) Any non-cash security deposit must be submitted in a form provided by the director of utility services and in
a form approved by city attorney.
(g) The director of utility services shall keep accurate records of all security deposits,including, but not limited
to,the depositor's name,amounts deposited, and separate accounts of all security deposits.
(h)
Waste Type Cost Per Unit
Compacted Waste $6.50 per cubic yard
Non-Compacted Waste $6.50 per cubic yard
Appliances $3.00 each
Whole Tires $6.00 each
Tree limbs/Brush $6.50 per cubic yard
Pull Off Load With Dozer $5.00 per load
Created: 2022-06-15 10:34:20 [EST]
(Supp.No.42)
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Heavy Users(As Negotiated by the City Manager) Within the City Manager's Discretion$5.00 per
cubic yard minimum
(i) Scales-$12.50 first weigh and re-weigh$3.00
(j)Special Waste-$42.00 per ton
(k) Municipal Waste$5.50
(Code 1961,§ 10-12;Ord. No.00-60, §2, 10-3-2000;Ord. No.05-20,§§4,5,3-15-2005;Ord. No.05-76, §2, 10-11-
2005;Ord. No.06-44, §2,7-5-2006;Ord. No.06-55,§2,7-18-2006;Ord. No.06-62, §2,8-15-2006;Ord. No. 12-26
,§2,4-3-2012;Ord. No. 16-05,§2, 1-12-2016;Ord. No. 17-34, Exh.A,9-12-2017;Ord. No. 18-74,§2(Exh.A), 12-
18-2018)
Created: 2022-06-15 10:34:20 [EST]
(Supp.No.42)
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