NUMB:
990118
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 1
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
A substitute ordinance relating to assessment of a special charge and imposition of a lien for unpaid solid waste collection charges.
SECS:
79-2-1-b-4 cr
79-6-8 am
79-16-2 rn
79-16-2-b cr
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This ordinance authorizes the department of public works (DPW) to collect unpaid apartment garbage collection fees by assessing a special charge. If the special charge is not paid, DPW may impose a lien on the property, to be paid with the property tax. The ordinance applies only to apartments with at least 5 units which, since January 1, 1998, have been required to pay 2/3 of the DPW cost of their solid waste collection.
The sanction currently provided for unpaid garbage collection fees is cessation of collection. The ordinance deletes this sanction.
BODY:
Whereas, The department of public works (DPW) collects solid waste throughout the city in order to maintain public health, safety and welfare; and
Whereas, Since January 1, 1998, the owners of certain multiunit dwellings have been required to pay part of the costs of DPW solid waste collection, pursuant to s. 79-2-1-b, Milw. code, and the majority of such owners have responsibly and timely remitted payment; and
Whereas, A minority of property owners have refused to pay for DPW solid waste collection, despite repeated billings; and
Whereas, The only currently authorized sanction for non-payment is cessation of city collection of solid waste from premises whose payments are in arrears; and
Whereas, Ceasing to collect solid waste is an unacceptable sanction for non-payment of fees because non-collection would create a danger to the public health, safety and welfare; and
Whereas, The department of public works is authorized to collect other unpaid costs by assessing a special charge against the affected property and, if the charge is not paid, imposition of a lien against the property to be paid with ...
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