Title
An ordinance amending the City Code by making certain additions and deletions under Chapter 10 (Miscellaneous), Article VI (Nuisances), Division 1 (Generally) for the purpose of adding a violation for “Solid Waste - Repeated Violations” and amend Chapter 14 (Solid Waste), Article II (Residential Collection) for the purpose of providing updated driveway service residential collection regulations, and other related general revisions.
Body
The City Solid Waste Department proposes to discontinue alley trash collection from homes with front-entry drives. Therefore, trash will be collected at the primary driveway on all homes.
This proposal will reduce the wear and tear on trash trucks and alleys, making alleys cleaner and safer for drivers, and thereby reducing the claims for damages. Additionally, the City will see cost savings for future alley repairs by eliminating trucks in some older and more narrow alleys. There should be fewer ruts, less damage to fences, and franchise utilities. This measure will ultimately defer the need to spend $50 million to reconstruct alleys.
Therefore, the Solid Waste ordinance (Chapter 14 of the Mesquite City Code) requires revisions to the residential collection article to provide for new driveway service regulations and to clarify certain details regarding location and placement for collection.
In addition, in the event a person habitually violates Sec. 14-34 and/or Sec. 14-35, a citation may be issued pursuant to new Section 10-168 “Improper set out and/or placement of solid waste and improper removal of containers” under Chapter 10 of the Mesquite City Code.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Drafter
Tony Carson
Head of Department
Tony Carson