Fayette Service Charges ordinance (§ 230.090)

A. Service Charge Imposed. There is hereby imposed, for the collection and disposal of solid waste, in order to protect the general public health and environment, a service charge for each dwelling unit. The service charge for collection of residential solid waste shall be in accordance with ordinances which are on file in the City offices.

B. Termination. The service and service charge shall be terminated upon presentation of satisfactory proof to the City Administrator that any such dwelling unit or establishment is unoccupied, and shall be commenced upon renewed occupancy thereof.

C. Services Part Of Program Of Health And Sanitation. The system of services established by the provisions of this Article is designed as an integral part of the City's program of health and sanitation, to be operated as an adjunct to the City's system for providing potable water and the City's system for providing sewerage disposal. The City may enforce collection of such charges by bringing proper legal action against the occupant of any dwelling unit or owner of any commercial establishment to recover any sums due for such services plus a reasonable attorney's fee to be fixed by the court, plus the cost of such action.

D. Service Charge Imposed On Occupant Of Each Dwelling Unit. The service charge herein provided for is hereby imposed upon the occupant of each dwelling unit. Service charges shall be payable to the department empowered to collect service imposed by the City.

E. Charges For Residential Solid Waste Collection. The charge for the collection of residential solid waste shall be as follows:

1. Fifteen dollars and fifty cents ($15.50) per month for curb service pickup.

2. Fifteen dollars and fifty cents ($15.50) per month for special pickup other than curb service.