2006-007-ORD Amendment providing for new definition of Bulky Trash and est. rates

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ORDINANCE NO. 2006-007 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTIONS 16-22, 16-27, AND 16-28 OF SAID CODE; PROVIDING FOR A NEW DEFINITION FOR BULKY TRASH AND ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES AND RATES FOR THE PICKUP OF BULKY TRASH; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That Section 16-22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, be, and the same is hereby, amended so that such shall read as follows: "Sec. 16-22. Definitions. *** Bulky waste. Stoves, refrigerators which have CFC' s removed by a certified technician, water tanks, washing machines, other appliances, furniture, carpet, rugs, brush or tree trimmings bundled in excess of three (3) cubic feet or fifty (50) pounds in weight, and other waste material other than construction debris, dead animals, hazardous waste, or other items which are unauthorized to be disposed of in a Type I Landfill in Texas. The weight of any bulky item shall not exceed that which can easily be loaded by two (2) workers. NOTE: City of Paris will provide collection of loose brush upon request for a separate charge based upon volume. * * *" Section 3. That Section 16-27 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, be, and the same is hereby, amended so that such shall read as follows: "Sec. 16-27. Disposal of bulk items from residential units; large brush pickup; fees. (a) Bulky waste or large accumulations of brush at residential units will be disposed of by the City in accordance with rules and regulations established by the city. Bulky waste will be placed immediately behind the curb such as to not block drainage ditches or sidewalks and shall not be placed for collection until one (1) day prior to collection.