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11/17/2020 04K 2021-2025 Refuse Rates; Amending YMC Ch, 4.16
't..an,gtntj ka d E$A `a e.:• BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 4.K. For Meeting of: November 17, 2020 ITEM TITLE: Ordinance amending the Yakima Municipal Code, Title 4, Health and Sanitation, Chapter 4.16 Relating to 2021-2025 Refuse Rates and adding clarifying language SUBMITTED BY: Scott Schafer, Public Works Director- 509 576-6411 Loretta Zammarchi, Solid Waste and Recycling Manager- 509- 576-6421 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The attached ordinance contains revisions to Section 4.16.140 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. This ordinance has been amended to include an average 3.5% rate adjustment on residential refuse cart and bin services, extras refuse charges, and yard waste collection for each year 2021 through 2025 for expenses relating to anticipated increases in Yakima County's landfill tipping fees and other operational costs effective January 1, 2021. This ordinance also addresses adding clarifying language for operation purposes. The increase in refuse rates is estimated to generate an additional revenue of$1.9 million over the five year period allowing the Refuse Division to meet its operational costs and prepare for offsetting the future costs associated with the closure of the Terrace Heights Landfill. ITEM BUDGETED: Yes STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Trust and Accountability APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: Pass Ordinance ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type D e se ate Increase dinance trik ut 11/9/2 2 r Me L e se ate Increase C dinance 11/ /2 2 r Memo L e se Pahoy Issue-ate Increase T [meal Memu 10/30/2020 a r Me 0 2 3 ORDINANCE NO. 2O2O^ /\N [>F|[]|N/\NCE relating to health and sanitation; revising various refuse rates, fees and charges; adjusting various refuse rates,fees and charges; adding clarifvinq languaqel-and amending Sections 4.16.01U� 4.16.l30; 4.l6.14U; 4.16.l60� and 4.1G.1/0of the Yakima Municipal Code accordingly. WHEREAS, the City's current refuse rates, outlined in ordinance, only reflect rates thrnuqh202U� and WHEREAS, the City Council must adopt refuse rates past 2020 to cover the costs associated with municipal refuse collection and other related activities: and WHEREAS, additional minor chanqes to Chapter 4.16 are appropriate to further clarify responsibilities nfratepayerxand users v[the City'u refuse services, and 1n maintain necessary health and sanitation standards; and WHEREAS, the City Council determines that it is in the best interests of the residents of the City that ordinances related to refuse fees, charges and related matters be amended as set forth in this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the rates, fees and charges contained in this Ordinance are fair, just and reasonab|e;- now, therefere`awt BE |T ORDAINED BY THE CITY OFYAK|MA: Seotion1. Chapter 4.lG.OlOof the Yakima Municipal code is hereby amended to | read asfollows: 4,16.010 Definitions As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings ascribed to them, unless the context indicates otherwise: "Ashes" means residue resulting from the combustion of coal, coke, wood or other material in domestic, industrial or commercial stoves, furnaces orboilers. "Base fee" means a "ready to serve"fee included within each refuse account. The base fee is intended to defray operating costs incurred by the utility for the provision of refuse utility service throughout the utility service area, including but not limited to transportation and refuse collection services serving all accounts and persons within the utility service area. Such costs are incurred by the city even when an individual collection account is suspended or otherwise held inabeyance. "Cart". "Cordsiner" er "Bin" rneanssnontminerprovidedbytheChyforrefuoeeryardnosterim| 4 "Prepared" and "raw garbage" means waste materials from kitchens, dining rooms and similar places from which liquids have been drained. "Refuse" means all sweepings, trash, rubbish, litter, garbage, industrial or domestic wastes, organic wastes or residue of animals sold as meat, fruit or other vegetable matter from kitchens, dining rooms, markets, or places dealing in or handling meats, fowls, fruits, grain or vegetables, ashes and cinders, offal, animal excreta and accumulated waste materials or substances which may become nuisances, provided that any of the aforementioned items must occur in volumes greater than one cubic foot. "Special haul material" means waste material such as dirt, wood, stone, brick, plaster or materials resulting from the demolition, alteration or construction of buildings or structures, or yard trimmings or material larger than four inches in diameter or too long to fit within a ninety-six gallon cart when covered by its lid, or discarded fruit. "Trash" means waste material containing no putrid matter. "Unacceptable material" means material that is not accepted at the county landfill or other disposal sites for disposal. Unacceptable material includes but is not limited to tires, paints, oil, fluorescent tubes, car batteries, liquids or chemicals or other hazardous materials. "Yard material" means waste material from tree and shrub trimmings, yard trimmings, leaves and brush and uprooted trees or shrubs. For the purpose of YMC 4.16.020, yard materials are rubbish, trash, or other refuse. (Ord. 2015-031 § 1, 2015: Ord. 2013-009 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 2004-25 § 1, 2004: Ord. 2001-34 § 1 , 2001: Ord. 2272 § 1, 1979: Ord. 441, 1963; Ord. B-1523 § 1 (part), 1953). Section 2. YMW 4.16.130 is amended to read as follows: 4.16.130 Preparation of garbage for collection—Regulations to be followed. A. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation in the residential classification, as hereinafter classified, to dispose of or store garbage in refuse e arrcarts unless such garbage has been prepared for collection, removal and disposal and complies with the definition of"prepared garbage" as set out in this chapter; except, however, that fruit and vegetable wastes which contain a high moisture content and are not susceptible to ready draining shall be deposited as near as possible with ashes or other refuse of a dry nature. For public health and safety, al garbage is to be bagged in a manner to prevent spillage and placed in the f rcarts provided by the City. B. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation in the business classification, as hereinafter classified, to dispose of or store garbage in refuse carts unless such garbage has been prepared for collection, removal and disposal and complies with the definition of"raw garbage" as set out in this chapter; except, however, that fruit and vegetable wastes which contain high moisture content and are not susceptible to ready draining shall be deposited as near as 5 possible with ashes or other refuse of a dry nature. (Ord. 2013-009 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 441, 1963; Ord. B-1523 § 9, 1953). Section 3. YAW 4.16.140 is amended to read as follows: 4.16.140 Classification of premises—Charges. A. For the purpose of regulating the collection of garbage and refuse in the city of Yakima there are established two classifications: one to be known as the "residential classification," and the other as the "business classification." The residential classification shall include all premises occupied as a single-family housekeeping unit, either in dwelling houses, apartments, or other multiple residences. "Residential unit," as used herein, is defined as a unit in which all persons reside together as a single family, whether in single or multiple dwellings. The business classification shall include all other premises. Provided, property owned by the city may be served by city equipment and crews independently of the classifications and rates established by this chapter; provided further, the rules and regulations established by this chapter pertaining to receptacles and to the preparation, storage, and collection of garbage, refuse and debris shall be applicable to all property within the city, including that owned by the city. B. The collection of all refuse in the business classification shall be made only by licensed collectors, hereinafter provided for, at rates to be set by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. C. The collection of all refuse in the residential classification shall be conducted by the city of Yakima equipment and personnel and financed by garbage and refuse collection fees hereinafter set forth. The city of Yakima shall not collect refuse from apartments or multiple units in excess of four units except upon the request of the owner or operator thereof. The following collection fees and practices shall apply for all garbage collection services conducted by the city of Yakima: 1. There are hereby imposed for refuse collection in the residential classification the following charges and fees for each single-family dwelling and for each residential unit in any multiple dwelling: Average Average Average Average Average Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Type of Residential Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Refuse Collection Jan. 81, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan, 1L Service 201721 204822 20 23 202024 2025 At Curb or Alley Each 32-gallon cart $17.15 $ . 019.70 . 520.30 . 020.90 $21.50 19.10 Each 96-gallon cart $ . 021.85 $ . 022.60 . 023.35 . 024.10 $24.85 Carry-Out Collection 6 Average Average Average Average Average Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Type of Residential Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Refuse Collection Jan. 81, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Service 201721 201422 20 23 20 24 2025 Each 32-gallon cart $31-2034.50 $3 . 35.35 '.. 336.20 $3'. 537.05 $37.90 Each 96-gallon cart $ . 537.10 $ . ..238.20 . 39.30 .{J940.40 $41.50 Overfill Fee $ . 3.00 $ . 3.10 $2.813.20 $2.913.30 $3.40 Call Back Charge $13.8315.00 $11.1915.00 $11.5515.00 $1-1.9215.00 $15.00 Ready to Serve Fee $ . 2.15 $ . 2.25 ' 2 41l2.35 $2.052.45 $2.55 Weekly Ready to Serve Fee $ . 9.10 $ . 9.35 ' .i19.60 ' .4 9.85 $10.10 Monthly Extra a4nsrCart $2-.,z03.00 $2.773.10 $2.813.20 $2.913.30 $3.40 An overfill fee shall be imposed each time an automated cart is filled past its visible full limit or the cart lid will not close due to overfilling. Carts filled with unacceptable material will be tagged and left at the curb. A call-back charge shall be imposed each time a customer requests refuse collection service at a time other than the regularly scheduled time. Metal bin service charges shall be as follows: Average Average Average Average Average Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Charge Type of Charge Charge Charge Charge Effective Residential Bin Effective Jan. Effective Jan. Effective Jan. Effective Jan. Jan. 1, Service 81, 201721 1, 204822 1, 20 23 1, 20 24 2025 2-Yard Each bin, collected $99.81111.50 $127.95 weekly $102.14115.40 $195.10119.44 $107.73123.62 Each additional bin ' $9.8111 1.50 $127.95 $102.14115.50 $195.10119.44 .T3123.62 Each additional $60.3367.38 $ .{0069.74 $ .5172.18 $ . 7-4.70 $77.32 pickup per bin 7 Averaqe Average Average Average Average K3un(h|y Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Charq* Type of Charge Charge Charge Charge Effective Residential Bin Effective Jan. Effective Jan. Effective Jan. Effective Jan. Jan, 1, Service 81` 201721 1` 20U22 1` 201$23 1` 202t24 2025 Call back chmrqe $15.08 $15.80 $16.80 $15.80 $16.80 4-Yard Each bin, collected $158-.Q7-177.63 $203.72 weekly $446�183.75 $167-.35190.18 $1-�196.83 Each additional bin $4,19-.97177.63 $203.72. $4&34-9183./5 $157.�!5190.18 $1/1.53195�83 Each additional $1-1�131.96 $161 .43 pickup per bin $429-.495136.58 $124i09141.36 $127.20146.31 Call Back Chmrqe $16.08 $15.80 $15.80 $16.80 $15.80 6-Yard Each bin, collected $2494-4243.62 $735.38 $278.66 weekly $223.82252.14 $229.-64260.9/ 2/0.10 Each additional bin $218.14242.64 $278.66 $223.82252.14 $22&.-64260.9/ $235-.39270.10 Each additional $4W����189.48 $228.91 pickup per bin $i&3-.2-92OR.4/ $UW��4213.R9 $182./1221.1/ Overfill fee $11.7016.37 $15.01416.88 $15.4917.43 $44,97-17.98 $18.55 Call Back Charge $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 An overfill fee shall be imposed each time a bin is filled past its visible full limit or the bin lid will not close due to overfilling. Bins containing unacceptable material will not be collected. A call-back charge shall be imposed each tirne a customer requests refuse collection service ota time other than the requ|ar|y scheduled time. Other charges and fees: 8 Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Jan. 81, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Service 201721 204822 204423 20 24 2025 Temporary 2-Yard Bin Accounts: Initial Delivery/Rental 58.00 $ . ..'959.00 $ . 060.00 $ ... 961.00 $62.00 Fee Ott L keBin $12.2619.17 $ 819.17 $12.9119.65 $13.2319.65 $20.14 Dump and Disposal Daily ce$eeBin $ . .00 $ . ,3.00 $0.433.00 $ . 3.00 $3.00 Rental Temporary 4-Yard Bin Accounts: Initial Delivery/Rental $78.1468.00 $ . 69.00 $8 . 70.00 $ . 71 .00 $72.00 Fee Pickup ChargeBin $ . 28.34 $20.1128.34 $20.6329.31 $21.1529.31 $30.27 Dump and Disposal Daily Service F©eBin $0.615.00 $ . 5.00 $ . 5.00 $0.6'5.00 $5.00 Rental Temporary 6-Yard Bin Accounts: Initial Delivery/Rental $ '®. 578.00 $110. 579.00 $113.i 380.00 $ .3781.00 $82.00 Fee geBin $26.9737.51 $27.6737.51 $28.3938.96 $29.1038.96 $40.41 Dump and Disposal Daily e -=eeBin $1.057.00 $1.087.00 $1.107.00 $1.137.00 $7.00 Rental Overfill Fee $14.7016.37 $151916.89 $15.4817.43 $15.8717.98 $18.55 Bin service will be considered temporary for the first two months of service and charged per day rent charges accordingly. After two consecutive months of service, users will be considered permanent. An overfill fee shall be imposed each time a bin is filled past its visible full limit or the bin lid will not close due to overfilling. Bins containing unacceptable material will not be collected. A call back charge shall be imposed each time a customer requests refuse collection service at a time other than the regularly scheduled time. 2. In addition to the charges and fees imposed by subsection (C)(1) of this section, a separate charge, to be known as the "yard service charge," is imposed on each residential unit that elects to receive yard material collection service from the city during the nine- month period of each year commencing March 1st and ending November 30th. Such 9 service shall utilize one or more ninety-six-gallon carts owned and provided by the city. The yard service charges shall be as follows: Average Average Average Average Average Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Type of Residential Jan. 81, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1L Yard Waste Service 201721 204822 204423 208024 2025 Each 96-gallon cart -. 17.55 . 917.95 $16.7218.35 $17.11118.75 $19.15 Each additional 96-gallon $7.9'18.85 . 9.10 . 9.35 . 9.60 $9.85 cart Overfill fee (yard debris) $2.703.00 . 3.10 $2.8113.20 $2.913.30 $3.40 Call-back charge $13.8 15.00 $111.1915.00 $111.5515.00 $111.9215.00 $15.00 The appropriate charge shall be billed to each residential unit that elects to receive this service at the time and as a part of the billings rendered for other city services applicable for that nine-month period. A two-month minimum service level shall be established. If yard waste service is canceled mid-season accompanied by a cart removal request a call-back charge shall be imposed. A call-back charge shall be imposed each time a customer requests yard material collection service at a time other than the regularly scheduled time. Yard waste containercarts shall only contain vegetation material such as grass clippings and plant trimmings including woody material less than three inches in diameter. Dirt, construction and demolition debris, tree branches more than four inches in diameter, or rubble is not allowed in yard waste carts. Yard waste ' accarts filled with nonvegetation material will be tagged and left at the curb. Failure to use this cart as described will result in an additional refuse kart fee added to the utility bill. An overfill fee shall be imposed each time a yard service cart is filled past its visible full limit or the cart lid will not close due to overfilling. Carts containing unacceptable material will not be collected. 3. All of the charges and fees for garbage, refuse and yard waste collection provided in subsections (C)(1) and (C)(2) of this section shall be billed for and paid at the same time and for the same period as billings and payments are made for other city utility services; or, in the event a customer is served by the refuse division but is not served with another city utility, garbage and refuse collection charges shall be billed and paid for according to the schedule which would be applicable to such customer were he so served with another city utility service. Accounts shall become delinquent if not paid within the time specified by YMC 7.50.080 for payment of water service charges. 4. Occupied Residences. A residence shall be considered occupied until the owner or his/her authorized agent notifies the city's utility billing department that the unit is vacant. 10 Vacancy status starts the date the owner gives proper notice or at a future date specified by the owner. A residence is considered occupied until it no longer contains residents or occupants. Upon notification to the city, the account can be placed in abeyance for a fee of twenty-five dollars, which will suspend the monthly refuse charge until a notification of occupancy is received by utility billing. The refuse a- a carts will be picked up upon abeyance notification and returned upon renewed occupancy notification. If carts are not available for pickup, then the abeyance will be denied and monthly refuse charges will continue to be billed. Garbage and refuse collection charges will be suspended for any customer upon advance notice to the office of the division of utility accounts that a particular premises served will be unoccupied and such charges will be resumed on notice to such office to resume service. No refund of charges will be made if the resident makes application after the fact. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (C)(5) of this section pertaining to snowbird accounts, no such suspension of charges for garbage and refuse collection service will be made for any premises served with any other city utility unless all city utility services to such premises are likewise suspended or placed in abeyance. Application for resumption of service to a new customer shall be made to the office of the division of utility accounts on forms provided for that purpose which shall contain the name of the customer and the street address and number of units of the premises to be served. 5. Snowbird. Owner/occupants who are planning to leave the city of Yakima for a period greater than thirty days may make application at the city utility division to have their waste collection placed in snowbird status for the time of their absence. The absence must be continuous and the request for a disruption in service must be made prior to the resident leaving the city for an extended period. No refund of charges will be made if the resident makes application after the fact. Owner/occupant must request a resumption of service in the month of their return. If the cart is placed out for service while the account is in snowbird status, a collection fee will be assessed. Owner/occupant will be charged the ready to serve fee for each week that they are in snowbird status. Waste pickup may be discontinued for no more than ninety days and not less than thirty days during snowbird status. A call-back charge will be assessed if a cart is requested to be removed during snowbird status. Any resident who is found abusing this policy will not be given the opportunity to avail themselves of this policy in the future. 6. Collection service may be suspended for nonpayment of accounts, but such suspension shall not relieve the person owing such account from the duty of complying with the provisions of this chapter or other ordinances pertaining to garbage, refuse, or sanitation. Such suspension of service shall render the premises where such collection service is suspended subject to condemnation for lack of sanitary requirements, and the owner or person in charge or in possession of said premises shall be subject to prosecution for maintaining a nuisance thereon, as well as enforcement of all other applicable laws. 11 7. Upon failure to pay such charges and upon delinquency, the amount thereof shall become a lien against the property from which the garbage collection service shall have been rendered. Such lien shall be made effective by filing a notice thereof specifying the charges, the period covered by the charges and giving a legal description of the premises at which the service was rendered. Such lien shall be filed with the same official and within the time and shall be foreclosed within the time and manner prescribed by law for filing and foreclosing liens for labor and material, and shall be superior to encumbrances filed subsequent to the filing of such lien, but shall be subject to all general taxes and local improvement assessments, whether levied prior or subsequent thereto. D. The yard material collection service, for which the yard service charge is imposed by subsection (C)(2) of this section, shall include the weekly collection of yard material from automated ninety-six-gallon carts furnished by the city department of public works during the nine-month period for which the yard service charge is billed to any particular premises. For collection purposes, the total weight of each cart including yard material deposited therein may not exceed two hundred pounds. Yard material larger than three inches in diameter or too long to fit within a yard waste cart when covered by its lid shall not be placed in a cart for collection, but may, upon proper request, be collected as special haul material. E. In addition to the regulations adopted and charges imposed by subsections C and D of this section, further charges are imposed in the following types of service: 1. An extra charge shall be made for each extra rcart, bag, box or bundle of tree or shrub trimmings, collected from any particular residential premises. 2. For a special garbage pickup, actual cost shall be charged to the customer. Actual cost shall include the city's actual cost for labor, equipment rental, and landfill fees. The minimum charge for this service shall be twenty-five dollars. 3. A replacement fee respective to the cost of the beecontainer shall be applied to the utility account if the refuse containers are damaged, misused or lost. 4. The city will clean any size residential rcart. Cleaning is completed off site; therefore, an agreed time will be scheduled for to pick up the ,rcarts. Charges for this service are based on an hourly rate and will be arranged at the time of the request and billed to the utility account. 5. Residents will be limited to one free cart exchange per year per household. Each exchange over the one-time exchange will be charged a call-back charge. 6. A call-back charge shall be imposed when a customer fails to have a cart accessible for removal after the first attempt. 7. Request to have refuse collected on private drives not at the curbside will be assessed the carry-out fee. 8. Residential requests for call back or return by solid waste personnel to empty containers which had cars parked too close to a container; not at curbside and in street by six a.m.; had grass, cardboard or any other obstruction preventing the flow of the refuse out of the container; or to pick up additional refuse will be charged a call-back fee. (Ord. 2018- 005 § 1, 2018: Ord. 2016-038 § 1, 2016: Ord. 2015-031 § 4, 2015: Ord. 2013-009 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 2011-64 § 1, 2011: Ord. 2011-06 § 1, 2011: Ord. 2009-60 § 1, 2009: Ord. 2009- 49 § 1, 2009: Ord. 2007-63 § 1, 2007: Ord. 2006-07 § 1, 2006: Ord. 2005-77 § 1, 2005: 12 Ord. 2OO4'8O § l. 2OO4: Ord. 2OO4'25 § 8. 2OO4: Ord. 2OO2'58 § l. 2OO2: Ord. 2OOl'75 § l. 2OOl: Ord. 2OOl'34 §§ 2--4. 2OOl; Ord. 2OOO'Gl § l. 2OOO: Ord. UU'52 § l. lUUU: Ord. U8' 71 § 1. 1998: Ord. 97'75 § 1. 1997: Ord. 96'83 § 1. 1996: Ord. 95'61 § l. lUU5; Ord. U4'8l § l. lUU4: Ord. 35O7 § l. lUU3: Ord. 3425 § l. lUUl; Ord. 33lU § l. lUUO; Ord. 3228 § l. lU8U� Ord 3OO5 �� l 2 lU87� Ord 2U22 � G lU85� Ord 288O � 4 lU85� Ord 28G8 �� l . � "" . . . � " . . � " . . � "" . 2. lU85; Ord. 2G58 § l. lU82; Ord. 2574 § l. lU8l; Ord. 248O § l. lU8O; Ord. 2272 §§ 2. 3. lU7U; Ord. 2l44 §§ l. 2. lU77; Ord. l87G §§ l. 2. lU75; Ord. l58U § l. lU73; Ord. l3G3 § 1. lU7l; Ord. l238 § l. lU7O; Ord. 44l. lUG3: Ord. 25U (pad). lUGl: Ord. B'2O28. lU57: Ord. E-l87G. lU5G: Ord. E-l523 § lO. lU53). Section4. Y&1C4.16160is amended to read aofollows: 4.16.160 Incineration of refuse—Approval offinedepartmnent. It is unlawful for any person to burn any vvVVastepaper, boxes, rubbish and debris, brush, grass, leaves, weeds and cuttings from trees, lawns, shrubs, and garde no . Burning of said items is only permissible 4p*in incinerators approved under fire control and air pollution control regulations and with any required permits. Persons violating this section shall bnsubject tn the penalty outlined inl/&1C4.1G240. (]rd. 2Ol3'OOU § l (pad). 2Ol3: Ord. E-l523 § l2. lU53). Section 5. YMC4.1G.1/Oix amended to read oxfollows 4.16.170 Collection of garbage in residential diytriot--Re8u|ationy. There are established the following rules and regulations pertaining to receptacles, preparation and care of garbage by property owners or persons in control in the residential district: (a) Only City Provided containers will beemptied. Ga4&Cortu shall bn placed at curbsidnbysix a.m. to ensure collection service. Containers that are not provided by the City will not be collected. Lba) The owner or person in charge of or in possession of any dwelling, flat, duplex or apartment house in the residential district shall at all times keep or cause to be kept portable sanitary Gantaine;carts for the disposal therein of garbage and refuse and shall deposit or cause tobe deposited therein such garbage and refuse. (bo) It shall be the duty of the owner or person in control of any dwelling, flat, duplex or apartment house to furnish to and to see that his tenants are supplied with such sanitary Gqnbu4w�cadsas provided in this chapter. 13 (d) The City of Yakima shall provide, subject to the provisions of municipal code, a thirty two gallon or a ninety six gallon + art. The gross weight of any kart when full shall not exceed 112 pounds for the 32 gallon cart and 300 pounds for the ninety six gallon cart. am Carts exceeding the weight indicated shall be tagged and left at the curb. (49) Subject to certain provisions stated below, garbage or refuse karts shall be kept on the residential property at all times. No eFcarts shall be kept or stored on any public alley, street, or within any public right-of-way. No carts shall interfere with the convenient, sightly and sanitary enjoyment of private property. (1) A reasonable time before regularly scheduled pickup, unless the refuse collection customer has established carry-out service as specified in subsection (4e 2) e below, e aine+carts shall be placed at the property line at the alley adjacent to the property, or, for properties not adjoining an alley or adjoining an alley which is not utilized by the refuse division, at the curb of the adjoining street. A reasonable time after pickup, customers shall return rcarts to their usual position. (2) Refuse collection customers may establish carry-out service for garbage cans as follows: "Carry-out service" as used herein means collection service for rcart any32 or 96 gallon ercart not placed at the property line as specified in subsection (eO)(1) of this section. Carry-out service carts shall be located for collection where they are convenient and accessible within one hundred feet of the alley adjacent to the property, or, for properties not adjoining an alley, within one hundred feet of the adjoining street. (eD The owner or person in charge of such dwelling, flat, duplex or apartment house shall maintain the place where said garbage .carts are located in a clean and sanitary condition, and shall at all times prevent said carts from being upset or spilled by dogs or any sources whatsoever. Such _carts shall be so secured as to render them inaccessible to marauding animals. (fg) All bottles, metal scraps, tin cans and glassware may be placed in the same can that is used for prepared garbage. Cold ashes and clinkers may be disposed of in the same can as other garbage, but must be separately wrapped or contained within the can. the) It shall be the duty of every person in possession, charge or control of any dead animal, or of any premises on which the same may be located, to cause the same to be removed and disposed of. No person in charge of such premises shall suffer, permit or allow such animal to remain thereon for a period longer than twenty-four hours. (hi) All rcarts shall be placed for collection on regularly scheduled pickup days in such a position that no employee or collector of the city refuse division shall be required to open any gate or door or obstruction of any kind in order to obtain access to the same; provided, however, that such employee or collector may open the door or gate to an enclosure which is specifically designed and used solely for keeping such containers. (+j) All animal excreta as set out for collection shall be placed in a separate, tight, disposable kart and shall not be commingled with any other garbage or refuse. (jk) In lieu of garbage ,karts specified in subsection (ed) of this section, drop-off bins furnished by the city may be used to serve multiple dwellings and other premises where large 14 amounts of refuse are collected. Such bins shall be located on the private property where they are convenient for collection service, or, when approved by the manager of the refuse division of the department of public works, in the alley adjacent to the private property. The city will furnish such drop-off bins upon request to the city department of public works made by the owner or person in charge of the premises. (Ic]) For each dwelling, multiple unit dwelling or other premises where automated collection is available, in lieu of the garbage collection rrcarts specified in subsection (c) of this section, the city will provide city-owned thirty-five or ninety-six-gallon carts to be used for refuse collection. Such carts shall be located on the private property where they are convenient for collection service, or, when approved by the manager of the refuse division of the department of public works, in the alley adjacent to the private property. (bpi Lids for all refuse containers defined by subsection Oh) of this section shall remain closed at all times except when refuse is being deposited into or emptied from such ccarts. Such rcarts shall be kept in a sanitary condition with the outside thereof clean and free from accumulating grease and decomposing matter. (mu) The manager of the refuse division of the department of public works may waive any provision of this section and YMC 4.16.140 when specific circumstances render enforcement of such provision impossible or impracticable. Such waiver may be conditioned on such terms as the manager may determine are appropriate. Such waiver must be stated in writing and shall be limited to its express terms. Any person aggrieved by an action of the manager regarding such a waiver may appeal the action to the director of the department of public works. Any person aggrieved by the director's action regarding such appeal may appeal to the city council. (Ord. 2013-009 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 2004-25 § 9, 2004: Ord. 99-52 § 2, 1999: Ord. 95-61 §§ 2-4, 1995; Ord. 3005 §§ 4-6, 1987; Ord. 2405 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1552 § 1, 1973: Ord. 1238 § 2, 1970; Ord. 259, 1961: Ord. B-1523 § 13, 1953). Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 7. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 20t" day of November, 7, 201720 ATTEST: Patricia Byers, Mayor Sonya Clear Tee, City Clerk Publication Date: 15 Effective Date: 16 ORDINANCE NO. 2020- AN ORDINANCE relating to health and sanitation; revising various refuse rates, fees and charges; adjusting various refuse rates,fees and charges; adding clarifying language; and amending Sections 4.16.010; 4.16.130; 4.16.140; 4.16.160; and 4.16.170 of the Yakima Municipal Code accordingly. WHEREAS, the City's current refuse rates, outlined in ordinance, only reflect rates through 2020; and WHEREAS, the City Council must adopt refuse rates past 2020 to cover the costs associated with municipal refuse collection and other related activities; and WHEREAS, additional minor changes to Chapter 4.16 are appropriate to further clarify responsibilities of ratepayers and users of the City's refuse services, and to maintain necessary health and sanitation standards; and WHEREAS,the City Council determines that it is in the best interests of the residents of the City that ordinances related to refuse fees, charges and related matters be amended as set forth in this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the rates, fees and charges contained in this Ordinance are fair,just and reasonable; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. Chapter 4.16.010 of the Yakima Municipal code is hereby amended to read as follows: 4.16.010 Definitions As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings ascribed to them, unless the context indicates otherwise: "Ashes" means residue resulting from the combustion of coal, coke, wood or other material in domestic, industrial or commercial stoves, furnaces or boilers. "Base fee" means a "ready to serve"fee included within each refuse account. The base fee is intended to defray operating costs incurred by the utility for the provision of refuse utility service throughout the utility service area, including but not limited to transportation and refuse collection services serving all accounts and persons within the utility service area. Such costs are incurred by the city even when an individual collection account is suspended or otherwise held in abeyance.. "Cart", "Container" or"Bin" means a container provided by the City for refuse or yard material designed for automated collection. 17 "Prepared" and "raw garbage" means waste materials from kitchens, dining rooms and similar places from which liquids have been drained. "Refuse" means all sweepings, trash, rubbish, litter, garbage, industrial or domestic wastes, organic wastes or residue of animals sold as meat, fruit or other vegetable matter from kitchens, dining rooms, markets, or places dealing in or handling meats, fowls, fruits, grain or vegetables, ashes and cinders, offal, animal excreta and accumulated waste materials or substances which may become nuisances, provided that any of the aforementioned items must occur in volumes greater than one cubic foot. "Special haul material" means waste material such as dirt, wood, stone, brick, plaster or materials resulting from the demolition, alteration or construction of buildings or structures, or yard trimmings or material larger than four inches in diameter or too long to fit within a ninety-six gallon cart when covered by its lid, or discarded fruit. "Trash" means waste material containing no putrid matter. "Unacceptable material" means material that is not accepted at the county landfill or other disposal sites for disposal. Unacceptable material includes but is not limited to tires, paints, oil, fluorescent tubes, car batteries, liquids or chemicals or other hazardous materials. "Yard material" means waste material from tree and shrub trimmings, yard trimmings, leaves and brush and uprooted trees or shrubs. For the purpose of YMC 4.16.020, yard materials are rubbish, trash, or other refuse. (Ord. 2015-031 § 1, 2015: Ord. 2013-009 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 2004-25 § 1, 2004: Ord. 2001-34 § 1 , 2001: Ord. 2272 § 1, 1979: Ord. 441, 1963; Ord. B-1523 § 1 (part), 1953). Section 2. YMW 4.16.130 is amended to read as follows: 4.16.130 Preparation of garbage for collection—Regulations to be followed. A. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation in the residential classification, as hereinafter classified, to dispose of or store garbage in refuse carts unless such garbage has been prepared for collection, removal and disposal and complies with the definition of"prepared garbage" as set out in this chapter; except, however, that fruit and vegetable wastes which contain a high moisture content and are not susceptible to ready draining shall be deposited as near as possible with ashes or other refuse of a dry nature. For public health and safety, all garbage is to be bagged in a manner to prevent spillage and placed in the carts provided by the City. B. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation in the business classification, as hereinafter classified, to dispose of or store garbage in refuse carts unless such garbage has been prepared for collection, removal and disposal and complies with the definition of "raw garbage" as set out in this chapter; except, however, that fruit and vegetable wastes which contain high moisture content and are not susceptible to ready draining shall be deposited as near as possible with ashes or other refuse of a dry nature. (Ord. 2013-009 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 441, 1963; Ord. B-1523 § 9, 1953). 18 Section 3. YMW 4.16.140 is amended to read as follows:4.16.140 Classification of premises—Charges. A. For the purpose of regulating the collection of garbage and refuse in the city of Yakima there are established two classifications: one to be known as the "residential classification," and the other as the "business classification." The residential classification shall include all premises occupied as a single-family housekeeping unit, either in dwelling houses, apartments, or other multiple residences. "Residential unit," as used herein, is defined as a unit in which all persons reside together as a single family, whether in single or multiple dwellings. The business classification shall include all other premises. Provided, property owned by the city may be served by city equipment and crews independently of the classifications and rates established by this chapter; provided further, the rules and regulations established by this chapter pertaining to receptacles and to the preparation, storage, and collection of garbage, refuse and debris shall be applicable to all property within the city, including that owned by the city. B. The collection of all refuse in the business classification shall be made only by licensed collectors, hereinafter provided for, at rates to be set by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. C. The collection of all refuse in the residential classification shall be conducted by the city of Yakima equipment and personnel and financed by garbage and refuse collection fees hereinafter set forth. The city of Yakima shall not collect refuse from apartments or multiple units in excess of four units except upon the request of the owner or operator thereof. The following collection fees and practices shall apply for all garbage collection services conducted by the city of Yakima: 1. There are hereby imposed for refuse collection in the residential classification the following charges and fees for each single-family dwelling and for each residential unit in any multiple dwelling: Average Average Average Average Average Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Type of Residential Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Refuse Collection Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Service 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 At Curb or Alley Each 32-gallon cart $ 19.10 $19.70 $20.30 $20.90 $21.50 Each 96-gallon cart $21.85 $22.60 $23.35 $24.10 $24.85 Carry-Out Collection Each 32-gallon cart $34.50 $35.35 $36.20 $37.05 $37.90 Each 96-gallon cart $37.10 $38.20 $39.30 $40.40 $41.50 19 Average Average Average Average Average Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Type of Residential Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Refuse Collection Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Service 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Overfill Fee $3.00 $3.10 $3.20 $3.30 $3.40 Call Back Charge $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Ready to Serve Fee $2.15 $2.25 $2.35 $2.45 $2.55 Weekly Ready to Serve Fee $9.10 $9.35 $9.60 $9.85 $10.10 Monthly Extra Cart $3.00 $3.10 $3.20 $3.30 $3.40 An overfill fee shall be imposed each time an automated cart is filled past its visible full limit or the cart lid will not close due to overfilling. Carts filled with unacceptable material will be tagged and left at the curb. A call-back charge shall be imposed each time a customer requests refuse collection service at a time other than the regularly scheduled time. Metal bin service charges shall be as follows: Average Average Average Average Average Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Type of Residential Bin Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Service 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2-Yard Each bin, collected $111.50 $115.40 $119.44 $123.62 $127.95 weekly Each additional bin $111.50 $115.50 $119.44 $123.62 $127.95 Each additional pickup $67.38 $69.74 $72.18 $74.70 $77.32 per bin Call back charge $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 4-Yard Each bin, collected $177.53 $183.75 $190.18 $196.83 $203.72 weekly 20 Average Average Average Average Average Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Type of Residential Bin Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Service 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Each additional bin $177.53 $183.75 $190.18 $196.83 $203.72. Each additional pickup $131.96 $136.58 $141.36 $146.31 $151.43 per bin Call Back Charge $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 6-Yard Each bin, collected $243.62 $252.14 $260.97 $270.10 $279.56 weekly Each additional bin $242.84 $252.14 $260.97 $270.10 $279.56 Each additional pickup $199.49 $206.47 $213.69 $221.17 $228.91 per bin Overfill fee $16.37 $16.89 $17.43 $17.98 $18.55 Call Back Charge $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 An overfill fee shall be imposed each time a bin is filled past its visible full limit or the bin lid will not close due to overfilling. Bins containing unacceptable material will not be collected. A call-back charge shall be imposed each time a customer requests refuse collection service at a time other than the regularly scheduled time. Other charges and fees: Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Service 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Temporary 2-Yard Bin Accounts: Initial Delivery/Rental Fee 58.00 $59.00 $60.00 $61.00 $62.00 Bin Dump and Disposal $19.17 $19.17 $19.65 $19.65 $20.14 Daily Bin Rental $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 21 Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Service 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Temporary 4-Yard Bin Accounts: Initial Delivery/Rental Fee $68.00 $69.00 $870.00 $71.00 $72.00 Bin Dump and Disposal $28.34 $28.34 $29.31 $29.31 $30.27 Daily Bin Rental $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Temporary 6-Yard Bin Accounts: Initial Delivery/Rental Fee $78.00 $79.00 $80.00 $81.00 $82.00 Bin Dump and Disposal $37.51 $37.51 $38.96 $38.96 $40.41 Daily Bin Rental $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 Overfill Fee $16.37 $16.89 $17.43 $17.98 $18.55 Bin service will be considered temporary for the first two months of service and charged per day rent charges accordingly. After two consecutive months of service, users will be considered permanent. An overfill fee shall be imposed each time a bin is filled past its visible full limit or the bin lid will not close due to overfilling. Bins containing unacceptable material will not be collected. A call back charge shall be imposed each time a customer requests refuse collection service at a time other than the regularly scheduled time. 2. In addition to the charges and fees imposed by subsection (C)(1) of this section, a separate charge, to be known as the "yard service charge," is imposed on each residential unit that elects to receive yard material collection service from the city during the nine- month period of each year commencing March 1st and ending November 30th. Such service shall utilize one or more ninety-six-gallon carts owned and provided by the city. The yard service charges shall be as follows: Average Average Average Average Average Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Type of Residential Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Yard Waste Service 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Each 96-gallon cart $17.55 $17.95 $18.35 $18.75 $19.15 22 Average Average Average Average Average Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Type of Residential Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Yard Waste Service 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Each additional 96-gallon $8.85 $9.10 $9.35 $9.60 $9.85 cart Overfill fee (yard debris) $3.00 $3.10 $3.20 $3.30 $3.40 Call-back charge $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 The appropriate charge shall be billed to each residential unit that elects to receive this service at the time and as a part of the billings rendered for other city services applicable for that nine-month period. A two-month minimum service level shall be established. If yard waste service is canceled mid-season accompanied by a cart removal request a call-back charge shall be imposed. A call-back charge shall be imposed each time a customer requests yard material collection service at a time other than the regularly scheduled time. Yard waste carts shall only contain vegetation material such as grass clippings and plant trimmings including woody material less than three inches in diameter. Dirt, construction and demolition debris, tree branches more than four inches in diameter, or rubble is not allowed in yard waste carts. Yard waste carts filled with nonvegetation material will be tagged and left at the curb. Failure to use this cart as described will result in an additional refuse cart fee added to the utility bill. An overfill fee shall be imposed each time a yard service cart is filled past its visible full limit or the cart lid will not close due to overfilling. Carts containing unacceptable material will not be collected. 3. All of the charges and fees for garbage, refuse and yard waste collection provided in subsections (C)(1) and (C)(2) of this section shall be billed for and paid at the same time and for the same period as billings and payments are made for other city utility services; or, in the event a customer is served by the refuse division but is not served with another city utility, garbage and refuse collection charges shall be billed and paid for according to the schedule which would be applicable to such customer were he so served with another city utility service. Accounts shall become delinquent if not paid within the time specified by YMC 7.50.080 for payment of water service charges. 4. Occupied Residences. A residence shall be considered occupied until the owner or his/her authorized agent notifies the city's utility billing department that the unit is vacant. Vacancy status starts the date the owner gives proper notice or at a future date specified by the owner. A residence is considered occupied until it no longer contains residents or occupants. Upon notification to the city, the account can be placed in abeyance for a fee of twenty-five dollars, which will suspend the monthly refuse charge until a notification of occupancy is received by utility billing. The refuse carts will be picked up upon abeyance notification and returned upon renewed occupancy notification. If carts are not available for 23 pickup, then the abeyance will be denied and monthly refuse charges will continue to be billed. Garbage and refuse collection charges will be suspended for any customer upon advance notice to the office of the division of utility accounts that a particular premises served will be unoccupied and such charges will be resumed on notice to such office to resume service. No refund of charges will be made if the resident makes application after the fact. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (C)(5) of this section pertaining to snowbird accounts, no such suspension of charges for garbage and refuse collection service will be made for any premises served with any other city utility unless all city utility services to such premises are likewise suspended or placed in abeyance. Application for resumption of service to a new customer shall be made to the office of the division of utility accounts on forms provided for that purpose which shall contain the name of the customer and the street address and number of units of the premises to be served. 5. Snowbird. Owner/occupants who are planning to leave the city of Yakima for a period greater than thirty days may make application at the city utility division to have their waste collection placed in snowbird status for the time of their absence. The absence must be continuous and the request for a disruption in service must be made prior to the resident leaving the city for an extended period. No refund of charges will be made if the resident makes application after the fact. Owner/occupant must request a resumption of service in the month of their return. If the cart is placed out for service while the account is in snowbird status, a collection fee will be assessed. Owner/occupant will be charged the ready to serve fee for each week that they are in snowbird status. Waste pickup may be discontinued for no more than ninety days and not less than thirty days during snowbird status. A call-back charge will be assessed if a cart is requested to be removed during snowbird status. Any resident who is found abusing this policy will not be given the opportunity to avail themselves of this policy in the future. 6. Collection service may be suspended for nonpayment of accounts, but such suspension shall not relieve the person owing such account from the duty of complying with the provisions of this chapter or other ordinances pertaining to garbage, refuse, or sanitation. Such suspension of service shall render the premises where such collection service is suspended subject to condemnation for lack of sanitary requirements, and the owner or person in charge or in possession of said premises shall be subject to prosecution for maintaining a nuisance thereon, as well as enforcement of all other applicable laws. 7. Upon failure to pay such charges and upon delinquency, the amount thereof shall become a lien against the property from which the garbage collection service shall have been rendered. Such lien shall be made effective by filing a notice thereof specifying the charges, the period covered by the charges and giving a legal description of the premises at which the service was rendered. Such lien shall be filed with the same official and within the time and shall be foreclosed within the time and manner prescribed by law for filing and foreclosing liens for labor and material, and shall be superior to encumbrances filed 24 subsequent to the filing of such lien, but shall be subject to all general taxes and local improvement assessments, whether levied prior or subsequent thereto. D. The yard material collection service, for which the yard service charge is imposed by subsection (C)(2) of this section, shall include the weekly collection of yard material from automated ninety-six-gallon carts furnished by the city department of public works during the nine-month period for which the yard service charge is billed to any particular premises. For collection purposes, the total weight of each cart including yard material deposited therein may not exceed two hundred pounds. Yard material larger than three inches in diameter or too long to fit within a yard waste cart when covered by its lid shall not be placed in a cart for collection, but may, upon proper request, be collected as special haul material. E. In addition to the regulations adopted and charges imposed by subsections C and D of this section, further charges are imposed in the following types of service: 1. An extra charge shall be made for each extra cart, bag, box or bundle of tree or shrub trimmings, collected from any particular residential premises. 2. For a special garbage pickup, actual cost shall be charged to the customer. Actual cost shall include the city's actual cost for labor, equipment rental, and landfill fees. The minimum charge for this service shall be twenty-five dollars. 3. A replacement fee respective to the cost of the container shall be applied to the utility account if the refuse containers are damaged, misused or lost. 4. The city will clean any size residential cart. Cleaning is completed off site; therefore, an agreed time will be scheduled for to pick up the carts. Charges for this service are based on an hourly rate and will be arranged at the time of the request and billed to the utility account. 5. Residents will be limited to one free cart exchange per year per household. Each exchange over the one-time exchange will be charged a call-back charge. 6. A call-back charge shall be imposed when a customer fails to have a cart accessible for removal after the first attempt. 7. Request to have refuse collected on private drives not at the curbside will be assessed the carry-out fee. 8. Residential requests for call back or return by solid waste personnel to empty containers which had cars parked too close to a container; not at curbside and in street by six a.m.; had grass, cardboard or any other obstruction preventing the flow of the refuse out of the container; or to pick up additional refuse will be charged a call-back fee. (Ord. 2018- 005 § 1, 2018: Ord. 2016-038 § 1, 2016: Ord. 2015-031 § 4, 2015: Ord. 2013-009 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 2011-64 § 1, 2011: Ord. 2011-06 § 1, 2011: Ord. 2009-60 § 1, 2009: Ord. 2009- 49 § 1, 2009: Ord. 2007-63 § 1, 2007: Ord. 2006-07 § 1, 2006: Ord. 2005-77 § 1, 2005: Ord. 2004-80 § 1, 2004: Ord. 2004-25 § 8, 2004: Ord. 2002-58 § 1, 2002: Ord. 2001-75 § 1, 2001: Ord. 2001-34 §§ 2-4, 2001; Ord. 2000-61 § 1, 2000: Ord. 99-52 § 1, 1999: Ord. 98- 71 § 1, 1998: Ord. 97-75 § 1, 1997: Ord. 96-83 § 1, 1996: Ord. 95-61 § 1, 1995; Ord. 94-81 § 1, 1994: Ord. 3507 § 1, 1993: Ord. 3425 § 1, 1991; Ord. 3319 § 1, 1990; Ord. 3228 § 1, 1989; Ord. 3005 §§ 1, 2, 1987; Ord. 2922 § 6, 1985; Ord. 2880 § 4, 1985; Ord. 2868 §§ 1, 2, 1985; Ord. 2658 § 1, 1982; Ord. 2574 § 1, 1981; Ord. 2480 § 1, 1980; Ord. 2272 §§ 2, 3, 1979; Ord. 2144 §§ 1, 2, 1977; Ord. 1876 §§ 1, 2, 1975; Ord. 1589 § 1, 1973; Ord. 1363 § 25 1, 1971; Ord. 1238 § 1, 1970; Ord. 441, 1963: Ord. 259 (part), 1961: Ord. B-2028, 1957: Ord. B-1876, 1956: Ord. B-1523 § 10, 1953). Section 4. YMC 4.16.160 is amended to read as follows: 4.16.160 Incineration of refuse—Approval of fire department. It is unlawful for any person to burn any wastepaper, boxes, rubbish and debris, brush, grass, leaves, weeds and cuttings from trees, lawns, shrubs, and gardens. Burning of said items is only permissible in incinerators approved under fire control and aft pollution control regulations and with any required permits. Persons violating this section shall be subject to the penalty outlined in YMC 4.16.240. (Ord. 2013-009 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. B-1523 § 12, 1953). Section 5. YMC 4.16.170 is amended to read as follows4.16.170 Collection of garbage in residential district—Regulations. There are established the following rules and regulations pertaining to receptacles, preparation and care of garbage by property owners or persons in control in the residential district: (a) Only City provided containers will be emptied. Carts shall be placed at curbside by six a.m. to ensure collection service. Containers that are not provided by the City will not be collected. (b) The owner or person in charge of or in possession of any dwelling, flat, duplex or apartment house in the residential district shall at all times keep or cause to be kept portable sanitary carts for the disposal therein of garbage and refuse and shall deposit or cause to be deposited therein such garbage and refuse. (c) It shall be the duty of the owner or person in control of any dwelling, flat, duplex or apartment house to furnish to and to see that his tenants are supplied with such sanitary carts as provided in this chapter. (d) The City of Yakima shall provide, subject to the provisions of municipal code, a thirty two gallon or a ninety six gallon cart. The gross weight of any cart when full shall not exceed 112 pounds for the 32 gallon cart and 300 pounds for the ninety six gallon cart. Carts exceeding the weight indicated shall be tagged and left at the curb. (e) Subject to certain provisions stated below, garbage or refuse carts shall be kept on the residential property at all times. No carts shall be kept or stored on any public alley, street, or within any public right-of-way. No carts shall interfere with the convenient, sightly and sanitary enjoyment of private property. (1) A reasonable time before regularly scheduled pickup, unless the refuse collection customer has established carry-out service as specified in subsection (e) (2) below, carts shall be placed at the property line at the alley adjacent to the property, or, for properties not adjoining an alley or adjoining an alley which is not utilized by the refuse division, at the curb of the adjoining street. A reasonable time after pickup, customers shall return carts to their usual position. (2) Refuse collection customers may establish carry-out service for garbage cans as follows: "Carry-out service" as used herein means collection service for cart any32 or 96 gallon cart not placed at the property line as specified in subsection (e)(1) of this section. Carry-out service carts shall be located for collection where they are convenient and 26 accessible within one hundred feet of the alley adjacent to the property, or, for properties not adjoining an alley, within one hundred feet of the adjoining street. (f) The owner or person in charge of such dwelling, flat, duplex or apartment house shall maintain the place where said garbage carts are located in a clean and sanitary condition, and shall at all times prevent said carts from being upset or spilled by dogs or any sources whatsoever. Such carts shall be so secured as to render them inaccessible to marauding animals. (g) All bottles, metal scraps, tin cans and glassware may be placed in the same can that is used for prepared garbage. Cold ashes and clinkers may be disposed of in the same can as other garbage, but must be separately wrapped or contained within the can. h) It shall be the duty of every person in possession, charge or control of any dead animal, or of any premises on which the same may be located, to cause the same to be removed and disposed of. No person in charge of such premises shall suffer, permit or allow such animal to remain thereon for a period longer than twenty-four hours. (i) All carts shall be placed for collection on regularly scheduled pickup days in such a position that no employee or collector of the city refuse division shall be required to open any gate or door or obstruction of any kind in order to obtain access to the same; provided, however, that such employee or collector may open the door or gate to an enclosure which is specifically designed and used solely for keeping such containers. (j) All animal excreta as set out for collection shall be placed in a separate, tight, disposable cart and shall not be commingled with any other garbage or refuse. (k) In lieu of garbage carts specified in subsection (d) of this section, drop-off bins furnished by the city may be used to serve multiple dwellings and other premises where large amounts of refuse are collected. Such bins shall be located on the private property where they are convenient for collection service, or, when approved by the manager of the refuse division of the department of public works, in the alley adjacent to the private property. The city will furnish such drop-off bins upon request to the city department of public works made by the owner or person in charge of the premises. (I) For each dwelling, multiple unit dwelling or other premises where automated collection is available, in lieu of the garbage collection carts specified in subsection (c) of this section, the city will provide city-owned thirty-five or ninety-six-gallon carts to be used for refuse collection. Such carts shall be located on the private property where they are convenient for collection service, or, when approved by the manager of the refuse division of the department of public works, in the alley adjacent to the private property. (m) Lids for all refuse containers defined by subsection (k) of this section shall remain closed at all times except when refuse is being deposited into or emptied from such carts. Such carts shall be kept in a sanitary condition with the outside thereof clean and free from accumulating grease and decomposing matter. (n) The manager of the refuse division of the department of public works may waive any provision of this section and YMC 4.16.140 when specific circumstances render enforcement of such provision impossible or impracticable. Such waiver may be conditioned on such terms as the manager may determine are appropriate. Such waiver must be stated in writing and shall be limited to its express terms. Any person aggrieved by an action of the manager regarding such a waiver may appeal the action to the director of the department of 27 public works. Any person aggrieved by the director's action regarding such appeal may appeal to the city council. (Ord. 2013-009 § 1 (part), 2013: Ord. 2004-25 § 9, 2004: Ord. 99-52 § 2, 1999: Ord. 95-61 §§ 2-4, 1995; Ord. 3005 §§ 4-6, 1987; Ord. 2405 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1552 § 1, 1973: Ord. 1238 § 2, 1970; Ord. 259, 1961: Ord. B-1523 § 13, 1953). Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 7. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 20th day of November, 2020. ATTEST: Patricia Byers, Mayor Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk Publication Date: Effective Date: 28 5 Year Rate Increase: Enterprise x❑ $1,902,000 Fund / Department General Government ❑ f' Refuse / Public Works Manager: Public Works x❑ Loretta Zammarchi CITY OF YAKIMA POLICY ISSUE REQUEST Strategic Priority: x❑ Fiscal Sustainability ❑ Neighborhood Building ❑ Economic Development ❑ Partnership Development x❑ Public Safety x❑ Public Trust and Accountability Brief Summary: Solid Waste Collection Rate Increase This policy issue proposes an average 3.5% rate increase in Refuse rates for each year 2021 through 2025 for expenses relating to anticipated increases in Yakima County's landfill tipping fees and other operational costs effective January 1, 2021. The following table summarizes the expected cost increases for residents with a 96 gallon cart -there are approximately 20,200 customers (78%) that have a 96 gallon cart for waste collection and 5,580 customers (21%) that have a 32 gallon cart for collection. Rate payers will see an increase of$0.60 a month for the 32 gallon cart, $0.75 for a 96 gallon cart and, $0.40 for a 96 gallon yard waste cart. Service 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 32 gal SW cart $18.50 $19.10 $19.70 $20.30 $20.90 $21.50 96 gal SW cart $21.10 $21.85 $22.60 $23.35 $24.10 $24.85 96 gal YID cart $17.14 $17.55 $17.95 $18.35 $18.75 $19.15 Multi-family and commercial customers that use a 2 yard, 4 yard, or 6 yard bin for service will also experience a 3.5% increase. The financial and operational information of the requested rate increase is detailed in the attached rate study technical memorandum completed for the Refuse Division. Impact- Describe all that apply ❑ Reorganization of Staff Increase/Decrease ❑ New Assets x❑ Fee Increase / Decrease or services provided ❑ Associated Risk ❑ Other/ Explain Department Head: Date 29 Total Revenue Request Budget Year Annual Revenue Increase ®Budget in 2021 $511,000 ®Budget in 2022 $355,000 ®Budget in 2023 $342,000 ®Budget in 2024 $345,000 ®Budget in 2025 $349,000 Total $1,902,000 EXPECTED COSTS: Additional Cost of postponement: The current rate structure for the Solid Waste Division which covers the cost of service runs through December of 2020. The proposed rates based on the cost of service analysis will allow the Division to project costs for the next five years, beginning 2021 through 2025. Postponing the rate increase will result in insufficient funding to sustain the level of service for the Solid Waste Division. Budget Fund 471 Director or Manager Loretta Zammarchi, Manager Department Head: Date 30 City of Yakima Refuse Division Solid Waste Collection Rate Technical Memo Study Background The City of Yakima Solid Waste and Recycling Division (SWRD/ Division) provides waste and yard debris collection and clean city services to the City's 95,490' residents. The SWRD provides weekly collection services to the City's 25,828 single-family homes and 316 multi- family properties. Division services are provided to the City's customers by 14 route drivers, four operations support workers, two administrative personnel, two supervisors, and one division manager. Last year the Division collected 31,420 tons of solid waste and 3,499 tons of yard waste. City Council approved the current rate structure in 2016. The approved rates were set at the cost of service to provide the Division the resources to update the collection fleet, expand operations to accommodate the west side annexations, adjust for inflation and labor increases, and to increase the Division's operating reserve from a deficit to 12% of annual expenditures. Over the last four years, SWRD has standardized and updated the collection fleet by 13 route trucks to increase reliability and reduce maintenance and downtime costs. Working with the IT Department, the Division implemented an on-board data collection system for each waste collection truck that provides route information necessary to maintain efficient collection operations. The SWRD provides collection and disposal services in support of the Clean City program. From January through June 2020, Division crews attended 1,110 sites/incidents and disposed of 53 tons of waste. Future Division Areas of Interest Disposal Terrace Heights Landfill is expected to reach capacity and close in 2027. Yakima County (County), the owner of Terrace Heights and Cheyne Landfill, recommended the expansion of the Terrace Heights self-haul transfer station for City and commercial collection. However, the County has not communicated its intentions to construct a transfer station at Terrace Heights. Assuming the County follows through with the expansion of the Terrace Heights facility, waste will be transported 25 miles to the Cheyne Landfill in Zillah. The additional cost of disposal could increase from $15 to $25 per ton. An increase in the disposal cost of this magnitude would impact the collection rates for Yakima customers. Table 1 summarizes the rate increase necessary to cover the transfer and transport costs. https://ofm.wa.gov/washington-data-research/population-demographics/population-estimates/april-l-official- population-estimates Page 1 of 11 as 31 City of Yakima Refuse Division Solid Waste Collection Rate Technical Memo Table 1: Rate Impact of Increased Transfer Cost per Ton ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Low $15 $1.95 $3.07 Mid $20 $2.60 $4.09 High $25 $3.25 $5.11 It is recommended the City Council lobby the Yakima County Commissioners to resurrect the County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC). The SWAC is an effective forum where stakeholders can provide critical input on future waste management services, infrastructure, policy, and costs. Collection Efficiencies Utilizing information from the on-board data collection system, the Division will review the current route configuration and complete an assessment to increase the collection productivity and meet the demands for growth within the City. Recycling Shifting changes in the recycling markets from export to domestic during the next decade could increase the demand and value for recyclable materials generated within the City and the Central Washington region. Package Corporation is expanding its mill just south of the Tri-Cities to manufacture up to 350,000 tons of cardboard annually. The NORPAC paper mill is located in Longview and is expanding its production capacity to recycle mixed waste paper. When complete, the mill would annually consume up to 600,000 tons of paper. Mixed waste paper comprises approximately 50% of the material in the residential recycling cart. The Division continually monitors the market plan for the likelihood of providing curbside collection to City residents. If the SWRD were to provide this future service, the City Council needs to provide Yakima Waste Systems and the Washington Utility and Transportation Commission the official notice of the intent to provide the service and the expected period for the commencement of services. Rate Setting The primary goal of the City when setting utility rates is to ensure that all rates are fair, reasonable, and sufficient to pay for the service. Setting rates for municipal waste and recycling collection at the cost of service is the prudent approach to service delivery. The basis of the rate calculation is segmented into the primary cost components such as labor, truck expense, disposal, administration and customer service, inter-fund transfers for services, and applicable taxes. An Excel financial model was developed using a multi-step process for setting rates at the cost of service for the City that followed this process: Page 2 of 11 as" 32 City of Yakima Refuse Division Solid Waste Collection Rate Technical Memo Step1 - Budgeted line item expenses from FY 2020, which is the base year, are projected over a four year period. The projection of costs is based on expected inflation, labor agreements, waste generation, and the expected growth of residential and multi-family customers. Step 2 —Gathering and review of operational information, including customer counts, collection route hours, disposal tons, population projections, and other data necessary to model rates. Step 3— Projected division costs were allocated by their function. For example, if 70% of the driver labor hours are assigned to automated cart collection, then 70% of the total labor costs (labor, payroll taxes, benefits, and training) are allocated to cart collection. Step 4— Calculation of unit costs that comprise the service rates Step 1 — Projection of Expenses The 2020 budget is the starting point for the projection of operating expenses from the fiscal year 2020 to 2024. Inflation assumptions in Table 2 were applied to the line item costs. Table 2: Line Item Inflation Assumptions Assumption Amount Source CPI Index 2.28% US BLS/ All Items West Urban Asset Index 1.92% US BLS / PPI Industry for Truck Manufacturing .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Fuel Index 1.81% US BLS/ PPI for No. 2 Diesel City Index 3.50% City Average ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Labor Index 2.50% US BLS/Transport and Material Moving Index .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Admin Index 1.75% City Average ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... PERS Index 3.00% City Average .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Insurance Index 3.50% City Average Medical Index 5.00% City Average Refuse Tax 5.10% Total Refuse and B&O tax rate .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Utility Tax 15.00% Current Rate Container Replacement 5.0% Replacement Schedule Yakima County's disposal fee schedule was approved through December 2021; however, the proposed fees in this study are through 2025. Therefore, the assumed rate increases for disposal continue the current pattern of rate increases —Table 3 details the expected disposal fees through 2025. Page 3 of 11 33 City of Yakima Refuse Division Solid Waste Collection Rate Technical Memo Table 3 —Assumed Disposal Fee Through 2025 Year Fee per Tort % A Disposal Fee 2020 $34.75 Disposal Fee 2021 $36.68 6.74% Disposal Fee 2022 $36,68 1.14% Disposal Fee 2023 $38.61 6.40% Disposal Fee 2024 $38,61 1.14% Disposal Fee 2025 $40.54 6.14% Annual increases for customer growth were derived from official population estimates from the Washington Office of Financial Management. Escalated costs by function are grouped and summarized to 2025 in Table 4 on the following page. Page 4 of 11 as" City of Yakima Refuse Division Solid Waste Collection Rate Technical Memo Table 4: Projected Expenses by Function from 2020 to 2025 Function 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Disposal $1,381,571 $1,474,633 $1,491,388 $1,586,808 $1,604,838 $1,703,314 Labor Expense $1,472,210 $1,457,638 $1,500,832 $1,543,470 $1,587,433 $1,632,765 Operations $1,673,715 $1,711,686 $1,746,589 $1,782,004 $1,817,941 $1,854,413 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Cart/Bin Replace $138,375 $145,294 $152,558 $160,186 $168,196 $176,605 Division Admin $600,765 $744,876 $772,786 $794,404 $816,686 $839,653 City Admin $1,114,316 $948,633 $940,434 $971,528 $1,003,668 $1,036,890 City Utility Tax $1,178,750 $1,326,000 $1,356,261 $1,387,212 $1,418,870 $1,451,250 WA State Tax $303,631 $310,560 $317,647 $324,896 $332,311 $339,894 Total Expense $7,863,331 $8,119,319 $8,278,496 $8,550,509 $8,749,941 $9,034,786 A 3.3% 2.0% 3.3% 2.3% 3.3% Disposal is increased by the estimated CPI — rate is adjusted every-other-year as is the current Yakima County rate-setting pattern plus the expected increase in collected waste tons from population growth. Labor: Labor wages adjusted at 2.50% from 2021 to 2025 (CPI labor index). Employee insurance expenses are projected at 5% annually. Payroll expenses such as SS, Deferred Comp, and PERs projected at 6.75%, 2.2%, and 12% respectively of wages. Operational: Expenses projected at 2.28% and based on the US Department of Labor- All items West urban CPI index. Vehicle replacement is projected to increase at 1.92% annually. Cart and container costs are escalated at 5% annually to account for residential roll cart replacement. Division Administration expenses such as labor were increased by the same factors as driver labor. Increases for 2021 are for the addition of administrative staff. Other administrative costs were increased by projected CPI. City Administrative costs for inter-fund transfers were projected at 3.5%; whereas, insurance and misc. expenses were escalated at 2.28%. Utility Tax and Refuse Tax, which is a percentage of the rates, were estimated to increase by the CPI. Page 5of11 CI" City of Yakima Refuse Division Solid Waste Collection Rate Technical Memo Step 2 —Operational Information Labor and truck hours were derived from the City's mix of daily collection routes and employee assignments. Customers and cart/bin counts were sourced from the City's utility billing system. Other operational information used to calculate costs were from the data collection system and records maintained by Division administrative personnel. Step 3 -Allocated Expenses Projected costs, by function, are allocated to the services provided by the Division using the operational information from step 2. • Labor Costs are allocated by labor hours per route type • Operational and Division Administrative Costs are allocated on truck hours • Waste Disposal is assigned on the cart volume and collected bin yard weights Table 5 summarizes the allocated costs over the study period. Table 5: Allocated Costs by Service from 2020 to 2025 Service 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Residential Carts $6,304,154 $6,486,798 56,600,340 $6,816,540 $6,967,993 $7,197,801 Yard Waste $865,698 $911,296 $938,734 $969,478 $997,261 $1,027,099 Multi-Family Bins $604,230 $629,071 $644,266 $666,234 $683,226 $705,113 Clean City $89,250 $92,155 $95,156 $98,257 $101,461 $104,772 Total Cost $7,863,331 $8,119,319 $8,278,496 $8,550,509 $8,749,941 $9,034,786 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Page 6of11 CI" City of Yakima Refuse Division Solid Waste Collection Rate Technical Memo Step 4 - Residential Waste and Yard Waste Service While the increases from year to year vary, the increase for residential service has been annualized by cart size over the study period. The following table details the proposed residential rates through 2025. Table 6: Proposed Residential Collection Rates from 2021 Through 2025 Service Annual Annual 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 % ♦ $ ♦ 32 gal SW weekly 3,24% $0,60 $18,50 $19,10 $19.70 $20.30 $20,90 $21,50 96 gal SW weekly 3.55% $0.75 $21.10 $21.85 $22.60 $23.35 $24.10 $24.85 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 96 gal Yard Waste 2,35% $0,40 $17,14 $17,55 $17.95 $18.35 $18,75 $19,15 Step 4 - Multifamily/Commercial Bin Service Using a similar method for multi-family/ commercial bin service as residential service, the average annual increase is 3.5%. The following table summarizes the proposed rates over the study period. Table 7: Proposed Multi-Family Bin Collection Rates from 2021 Through 2025 Level of Service 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 yard Weekly $107.73 $111.50 $115,40 $119.44 $123.62 $127,95 2 yard Add! lift $65.10 $67.38 $69.74 $72.18 $74.70 $77.32 4 yard Weekly $171.53 $177.53 $183,75 $190.18 $196.83 $203,72 4 yard Add! lift $127.50 $131.96 $136.58 $141.36 $146.31 $151.43 6 yard Weekly $235.38 $243.62 $252,14 $260.97 $270.10 $279,56 6 yard Add! lift $192.74 $199.49 $206.47 $213.69 $221.17 $228.91 Page 7of11 0" City of Yakima Refuse Division Solid Waste Collection Rate Technical Memo Step 4 - Temporary Bin Service The costs of providing a temporary bin were calculated separately because the service can vary depending on the customer's needs. Container tipping and disposal costs vary by the volume of the bin and the number of times the bin has to be emptied. Bin rental will vary with the size of the bin provided to the customer. The following table details the various costs used to calculate the rates for temporary bin service. Table 8: Proposed Temporary Bin Rates from 2021 Through 2025 Service 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 yd. Bins (delivery& pickup) $58.00 $59.00 $60.00 $61.00 $62.00 Container Tip & Disposal Fee $19.17 $19.17 $19.65 $19.65 $20.14 Daily Bin Rental Fee $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 4 yd_ Bins (delivery& pickup) $68,00 $69.00 $70.00 $71,00 $72.00 Container Tip & Disposal Fee $28.34 $28.34 $29.31 $29.31 $30.27 Daily Bin Rental Fee $5,00 $5,00 $5.00 $5.00 $5,00 6 yd. Bins (delivery& pickup) $78,00 $79.00 $80.00 $81,00 $82,00 Container Tip & Disposal Fee $37.51 $37.51 $38.96 $38.96 $40.41 Daily Bin Rental Fee $7,00 $7,00 $7.00 $7.00 $7,00 Table 9 summarizes the cost incurred by the customer for a five day rental with the container emptied once. Table 9: Temporary Bin Customer Costs Bin Volume 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 yard $92,17 $93.17 $94,65 $95.65 $97,14 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 yard $121.34 $122.34 $124.31 $125.31 $127.27 6 yard $150,51 $151.51 $153,96 $154.96 $157,41 Page 8of11 CI" 38 Proposed Rates and the Division Fund Balance When the current collection rate schedules were adopted in 2016, one of the objectives was to increase the fund balance to the City's minimum requirement of 12% of budgeted expenses. The 2019 fiscal year-end fund balance was approximately 25% of division costs, which will cover 90 days of expenses. However, the 2020 budget will reduce the fund balance by approximately 5%. The balance in Fund 471 was achieved by a reasonable rate schedule that averaged 3% annual increases, reduced expenditures such as truck repairs, and growth with the City. The proposed collection rates for the next five years incorporate the results experienced over the previous four years. The annual increase for most residents with a 96 gallon cart is 3.55%; whereas, the rates for bin customers will be slightly lower at 3.50%. The closure of the landfill in 2027 will increase service costs to all customers. If the fund balance exceeds 90 days of expenses, the additional collected revenues should be encumbered in a rate stabilization fund. The resources within the fund would reduce the rate impact when disposal rates increase. Depending on the balance of the rate stabilization fund, the increase required could be spread over two or three years. Table 10 compares the estimated revenue generated from the proposed rates to the projected expenses over the next five years. Table 10: Rate Revenue by Source from 2021 to 2025 Revenue Source 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 32 gal Solid Waste $1,293,834 $1,349,608 $1,403,136 $1,456,646 $1,510,848 96 gal Solid Waste $5,371,954 $5,619,264 $5,856,740 $6,096,047 $6,337,645 Total Cart Solid Waste $6,665,788 $6,968,872 $7,259,876 $7,552,693 $7,848,493 Yard Waste Service $804,352 $832,018 $858,046 $884,100 $910,468 Bin Revenue $626,164 $648,079 $670,762 $694,239 $718,537 Clean City $73,744 $76,325 $78,996 $81,761 $84,623 Reimbursement Misc. Revenue $28,000 $28,000 $28,000 $28,000 $28,000 Total Division Revenue $8,198,047 $8,553,294 $8,895,681 $9,240,793 $9,590,120 Less Division $8,119,319 $8,278,496 $8,550,509 $8,749,941 $9,034,786 Expenses Fund Contribution $78,728 $274,798 $345,172 $490,852 $555,334 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Running Fund Balance $1,698,346 $1,973,144 $2,318,316 $2,809,168 $3,364,502 Fund Balance % of Expenses 21% 24% 27% 32% 37% Page 9 of 11 as 39 City of Yakima Refuse Division Full Rate Schedule The collection of all refuse in the residential classification shall be conducted by the City of Yakima equipment and personnel and financed by garbage and refuse collection fees hereinafter set forth. The City of Yakima shall not collect refuse from apartments or multiple units in excess of four units except upon the request of the owner or operator thereof. The following collection fees and practices shall apply for all garbage collection services conducted by the City of Yakima: There are hereby imposed for refuse collection in the residential classification the following charges and fees for each single-family dwelling and for each residential unit in any multiple dwelling: Residential Refuse Collection January 1, January 1, January 1, January 1, January 1, Service 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Each 32-gallon cart $19.10 $19.70 $20.30 $20.90 $21.50 Each 96-gallon cart $21.85 $22.60 $23.35 $24.10 $24.85 Carry-Out Collection Each 32-gallon cart $34.50 $35.35 $36.20 $37.05 $37.90 Each 96-gallon cart $37.10 $38.20 $39.30 $40.40 $41.50 Overfill Fee (1) $3.00 $3.10 $3.20 $3.30 $3.40 Call Back Charge (2) $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Ready to Serve Fee Weekly $2.15 $2.25 $2.35 $2.45 $2.55 Ready to Serve Fee Monthly $9.10 $9.35 $9.60 $9.85 $10.10 Extra Container $3.00 $3.10 $3.20 $3.30 $3.40 1. An overfill fee shall be imposed each time an automated cart is filled past its visible full limit or the cart lid will not close due to overfilling. Carts filled with unacceptable material will be tagged and left at the curb. 2. A call-back charge shall be imposed each time a customer requests refuse collection service at a time other than the regularly scheduled time. In addition to the charges and fees imposed by subsection (C)(1) of this section, a separate charge, to be known as the "yard service charge," is imposed on each residential unit that elects to receive yard material collection service from the City during the nine-month period of each year commencing March 1st and ending November 30th. Such service shall utilize one or more ninety-six-gallon carts owned and provided by the city. The yard service charges shall be as follows: Residential Yard Waste January 1, January 1, January 1, January 1, January 1, Service 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Each 96-gallon cart $17.55 $17.95 $18.35 $18.75 $19.15 Each additional 96-gallon cart $8.85 $9.10 $9.35 $9.60 $9.85 Overfill fee (yard debris) (1) $3.00 $3.10 $3.20 $3.30 $3.40 Call-back charge (2) $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Page 10 of 11 8•fx 40 Metal bin service charges shall be as follows: Service January 1, January 1, January 1, January 1, January 1, Type of Residential Bin 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2-Yard Bin Each bin, collected weekly $111.50 $115.40 $119.44 $123.62 $127.95 Each additional bin $111.50 $115.40 $119.44 $123.62 $127.95 Each additional pickup per bin $67.38 $69.74 $72.18 $74.70 $77.32 4-Yard Bin Each bin, collected weekly $177.53 $183.75 $190.18 $196.83 $203.72 Each additional bin $177.53 $183.75 $190.18 $196.83 $203.72 Each additional pickup per bin $131.96 $136.58 $141.36 $146.31 $151.43 6-Yard Bin Each bin, collected weekly $243.62 $252.14 $260.97 $270.10 $279.56 Each additional bin $243.62 $252.14 $260.97 $270.10 $279.56 Each additional pickup per bin $199.49 $206.47 $213.69 $221.17 $228.91 Overfill fee (1) $16.37 $16.89 $17.43 $17.98 $18.55 Temporary bin service charges shall be as follows: Temporary Bin Rentals January 1, January 1, January 1, January 1, January 1, 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Temporary 2-Yard Bin Service Initial Delivery and Pickup $58.00 $59.00 $60.00 $61.00 $62.00 Bin Dump and Disposal (3) $19.17 $19.17 $19.65 $19.65 $20.14 Daily Bin Rental Fee (4) $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 Temporary 4-Yard Bin Service Initial Delivery and Pickup $68.00 $69.00 $70.00 $71.00 $72.00 Bin Dump and Disposal (3) $28.34 $28.34 $29.31 $29.31 $30.27 Daily Bin Rental Fee (4) $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Temporary 6-Yard Bin Service Initial Delivery and Pickup $78.00 $79.00 $80.00 $81.00 $82.00 Bin Dump and Disposal (3) $37.51 $37.51 $38.96 $38.96 $40.41 Daily Bin Rental (4) $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 Overfill Fee (1) $16.37 $16.89 $17.43 $17.98 $18.55 3. Bin dump and disposal is assessed each time the contents of the bin are emptied. 4. Daily Bin Rental is assessed on the second day of the service through the last day of service. Page 11 of 11 ' 41 Public Services ....... ....... ................. ............... .... ........ ............ 128 North Second Street ^ Fourth Floor Courthouse " Yakima,Washington 98901 (509)574-2300 ^ 1'800'572-7354 ^ FAX [509) 574-230| ^ wwmco.yukimuwuits ^cm�uww�m�" -- � / / ` _ r TO: Municipalities, Waste Haulers, and 3VVACMembers FROM. Karma 3uohan, Solid Waste Manager DATE: August 31, 2O2O RE: Notice of Changes in Tipping Fees and Disposal Rate Schedules Attached please find a copy of the resolution in the matter of revising disposal fees for solid waste at the Yakima County landfills and transfer stations operated by the Yakima County Public Services Solid Waste Division. The Yakima County Board of Commissioners adopted the attached fee schedule effective January l, 2O2l. In accordance with RCW 70.95.212, this letter serves as the seventy-five day notice to solid waste collection companies of changes in the tipping fees and disposal rate schedules, If you are a solid waste collection company or municipal waste hauler,the municipal solid waste tip fee will be $36.68 in 2021, these rates do not include the mandatory refuse tax. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at (509) 574-2450. u�vmrmm�mmvo,��wmva��`��s�v«/m"o, x��m�uv//v^v�'vm4Wm° �u�m�.u/�nou"mr/��vrv"non�vooza *,�c. rav "nxv/(tio,igin,or^smmopmw°^v'v(hen,2fitsund,«r,icu °nuxmxfivmox��ou�uo�, vn�mnovm/.nm�,� «o, v/°v'mns-'r*udingmm,oxr"vxtT»/xmn*vxra/x./m'",«r'mno~'m,n'/oncoox/mum,'',mv'5/4-2/oo if I this mm'v"*u`*ummjmgw/x`wxaeedq,em'/accommodations,vleu call its mm9-r/4-avoh'/o:ovum,m^ackynprio,mthe . meeting. For roo users,v/,oa,use the zmtc,»tall keerLirvo,vice/'ao0-xa'o3xxond ask(he operator'v dial mv5ru'/3oP -- - - 42 BOARD OF YAKIMA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EN TILE MATTER OF REVISING THE DISPOSAL FEES FOR SOLID WASTE ) RESOLUTION 372-2016 AT THE YAKIMA COUNTY LANDFILLS ) AND TRANSFER STATIONS OPERATED ) BY YAKIMA COUNTY WHEREAS,the Board of Yakima County Commissioners convened the Solid Waste Advisory Committee to review the solid waste rates as part of the update of the Yakima County Solid and Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan;and, WHEREAS,the Solid Waste Advisory Committee completed their work and recommended that disposal fees at all landfills and transfer stations maintained and operated by Yakima County be revised;and, WHEREAS,the Public Services Director reviewed and concurred with the Solid Waste Advisory Committee's recommendation;and, WHEREAS,pursuant to Resolution No.321-2016 dated September 27,2016,a public hearing was scheduled for Tuesday October 11,2016 at 10:30 a.m.;and, WHEREAS,the Clerk of the Board of Yakima County Commissioners did post and publish notice of said hearing,as prescribed by law;and, WHEREAS,the Board of Yakima County Commissioners did hold a public hearing on said date to hear testimony for or against said fee revisions;and, WHEREAS,public comments were received at the public healing and the Board of Yakima County Commissioners conducted a study session on Friday,November 4,2016 to consider public comments;now,therefore, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Yakima County,Washington,that the disposal fees for 2017 is set at$34/ton,for 2019 is set at$36/ton, and for 2021 is set at$38/ton. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the attached fee schedule for the Yakima County operated landfills,and transfer station sites,shall become effective February 1,2017 for 2017 fees,and subsequently at the start of calendar years 2019 and 2021. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that,as established in Resolution No. 520-1994,no"Out of Yakima County Waste"will be accepted at any Yakima County maintained and operated solid waste facilities. 43 BE ri F I R vs'D by the B of• . • County Commissioners that,as established in Resolution No,66-1995,a twenty(20) - .t discount to non-profit tax exempt corporations involved in ; reduction,and meeting the twee -•tti dents,be contin - •. 41 BE IT FII' R ' SOLVED by the Boarclutside o of County Y . nty Commissionersprior to the approval of any charge account by_a contractor outside y, Iia on a County,an . 0 urn e Thousand Dollar($1,0(X))bond must be 'shed.si fees. County Solid Waste Division by the co a : or l't)r the payment of solid' e .. 'NE this 15th day of Nov,- 14 kr,2016 Michael . •• . AKIN kt EXCUSED „oo 4g. fa. OF 194 th4- Kevin J.Bouchey,Cosa • ssioner 'bit44" ifr .4110 '4* omit do. ' • , • * L : Kay 0' 0.„" J. Elliott,Co• a ssioner uty Clerk of the Board tb g.the Havrt ofCavmty Commusloners mu*. For Yakima Cotety 44 Yakima County Solid Waste Fee Schedule Material Description Current Rate Rate effective Rate effective Rate effective as of 1/1/2010 as of 2/1/2017 as of 1/1R019 as of 1/1/2021 * * t,rarbage Tilsping Fee per too $32.00_ $34.00 _ $36.00 $38.00 Minimum Fee $8.00 $9.00 $10.00 $10.00 MIMMIIIIIIIIIIMI Clean Yard and Wood Waste per ton $16.00 $17.00 $18.00 $19.00 Minimum Fee $5.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6,00 Se • .e . •rton $12.00 $12.75 $13.50 $14.25 _ Tires Passen:= Tires •: each u. to 20 $1.50 $1.50 $2.00 $2.00 More than 20 •:•sen:er tires per ton $150.00 $160.00 $169.00 $179.00 Truck(semi)per each....................................... $7.50... $8.00_ . _$8.50 $9.00 lm'lement/Tractar . each $15.00 $16.00 $17.00 $18.00 flea • .tent mm .......m.................. $75.00 $80.00 $85.00 $90.00 Mixed Tires and L: :e Loads s er ton $150.00 $160.00 $169.00 $179.00 Animals Small rider 200 s'lands • each Garb::a Rate Garb.:a Rate Garba: Rate Garba:a Rate Lar:e Over 200 ••unds •- each Garbage Rate Garbage Rate Garbage Rate Garbage Rate Asbestos • r ton $60.00 $64.00 $67.50 $71.25 Apphancesrtper each _...... $5.00 $5.50 $5.75 $6.00 S, • lal Hand '. 1 , .r and $2.00 $2.25 $2.25 $2.40 / I.II II $10.00 $11.00 $11.50 $12.00 Unsecured Load 1-3 1 $5.00 $5.50 MIMI $6.00 Unsecured Load over 3 ards $15.00 $16.00 $17.00 $18.00 Dirt Cover Material , r ton $9.50 $10.00 $11.00 $11.50 *Rates include State Refine Tax As A i .livable