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COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION (B)
Ordinance No. 0-00-123
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending section 27-80 of the Code of Ordinances relating to franchise fees for providers of commercial service and/or construction and demolition debris collection; amending the percentage rate for commercial service and providing per vehicle rates for construction and demolition debris service; amending section 27-81 of the Code of Ordinances providing that certain report and audit requirements apply only to commercial service franchisees; providing for recalculation and collection, refund or credit of construction and demolition debris collection franchise fees retroactive to October 1, 1999; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
The City Commission at its meeting of September 25, 2000, authorized the City Attorney to draft and the Clerk of the Commission to advertise an ordinance relating to franchise fees for providers of commercial service and/or construction and demolition debris. The ordinance provides for an increase from 8 percent to 10 percent for providers of commercial service. A separate fee schedule is established for the commercial franchisees providing construction and demolition debris collection services. The ordinance also sets a due date for payment of the fees.