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Amend the Clearwater Code of Ordinances Chapter 32, Article VII, Division 1, Generally; Division 2, Permit for Roll-off Container and/or Waste Receptacle Service; and Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges, Article XXIV, Public Works Fees, Rates and Charges, Section (5)(b) Solid waste roll-off container; and pass Ordinance 9944-26 on first reading.
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SUMMARY:
After a Solid Waste Department review of the existing ordinances that manage the private hauler roll-off container and compactor permit process, it was determined that changes would be beneficial for both customers and staff prior to the new permits being issued by the department beginning on January 1, 2027.
The proposed recommended changes to the ordinances include the following:
• A simplification of the private hauler remittance process requiring one due date for payment now (20th of the month) instead of 10th business day and 20th of the month;
• Amending the private hauler permitting process to only apply to the servicing of roll-off containers and compactors;
• Providing a definition for “front end loader container” and prohibiting said types of containers from being used for the servicing of solid waste in the City;
• Updating the liability insurance section to refer to the private hauler permit application to allow for flexibility as insurance requirements change in consultation with the City of Clearwater Risk Management department;
• Updating outdated job titles such as director of solid waste/general services;
• Compliance with new State requirements to allow private haulers to use credit cards, if needed, for payment of their monthly remittances and permits effective January 1, 2027; We accepted check and ACH payment already; and
• Increasing the private hauler permit fee to $94.36 from $56.50 (last changed 10/1/2007) based on Tampa/St. Pete, All Items CPI index for 2007-2026; monthly 15% gross revenue remittance unchanged.
o The increased permit fee will bring in approximately $1,325 more per year in revenue.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: N/A
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This item falls under the following objectives: 1.1 (evidence based measurement tools) and 1.3 (adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and amenities) within High Performing Government, and 4.2 (waste reduction practices) within Environmental Stewardship.
