2006-007-ORD Amendment providing for new definition of Bulky Trash and est. rates
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.
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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.
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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.
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(e) Bulky waste in excess of a two (2) yard item per week will be
disposed of by the city for a fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) per cubic yard and in
accordance with rules and regulations established by the city.
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Section 4. That Section 16-28 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. 16-28. Residential collection rate.
(a) The fair and reasonable rate for the collection and removal of
garbage, rubbish, and brush (not including the separate fee for large brush pick
up set out in section 16-27 of this Code or bulky waste in excess of two (2) yard
per week set out in section 16-27( e) of this Code) for each residential unit using
or occupying any building, house, or structure or part thereof for residential
purposes, shall be fourteen dollars ($14.00) per month, plus tax.
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Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby expressly
repealed.
Section 6. This ordinance shall become effective on March 1, 2006.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day Fe!Jruary,2006.
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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D. Lestock, Assistant City Attorney