LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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REVISED: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 21-23 AMENDING TITLE IV-HEALTH AND SANITATION OF THE CITY CODE - ELIMINATING CURBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICE AND INCREASING GARBAGE COLLECTION TO TWICE WEEKLY
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 21-23 on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IV OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, AMENDING HEALTH AND SANITATION SECTION 4-3-40, DEFINITIONS; SECTION 4-3-43, SOLID WASTE OR REFUSE TO BE PROPERTY OF THE CITY; SCAVENGING; SECTION 4-3-44, DETERMINATION OF SERVICE PROVIDERS; SECTION 4-3-45, BURYING OF RECYCLABLES, SOLID WASTE, REFUSE, OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR SUBSTANCES; SECTION 4-3-46, STORING OR PLACEMENT OF RECYCLABLES, SOLID WASTE OR REFUSE; SECTION 4-3-47, PLACEMENT OF RECYCLABLES, SOLID WASTE OR REFUSE IN GUTTERS OR STREETS PROHIBITED, DECLARED NUISANCE; SECTION 4-3-60, COLLECTION SCHEDULE; SECTION 4-3-61, PLACEMENT FOR COLLECTION; SECTION 4-3-81, CITY-OWNED WHEELED CONTAINERS; SECTION 4-3-97, FEES AND SURCHARGES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEALING CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
That City Council adopt the proposed ordinance and authorize the Mayor to implement the resulting changes in service, which include eliminating curbside recycling service and increasing garbage collection to twice weekly.
These amendments are necessary due to an increase in fees charged by ECUA for receiving recyclables which would result in a significant rate increase to customers, and high contamination rates in the City’s recyclables which results in additional excess contamination and refused load charges.
As has been discussed by the Mayor, the intent is to bring forward at a later date one or more alternative recycling programs which could include a paid opt-in curbside recycling program and/or the establishment of manned recycling drop-off locations.
City Council approved this item, as amended, on first reading. The amendments are:
1. Insert the definition of Recyclables within City Code Section 4-3-40 : “Recyclables means materials extracted from solid waste or refuse having known recycling potential that can be processed and returned to a useful product and are designated as a recyclable material in the city recycling program.”
2. Insert the following language within City Code Section 4-3-60:, “City of Pensacola Sanitation Customers will receive a minimum of two pickups per week, pickups are inclusive of solid waste or refuse and/or recyclables.
PRIOR ACTION:
September 14, 2023 - City Council approved the Proposed Ordinance, as amended, on first reading.
March 26, 2009 - City Council authorized the implementation of a citywide curbside recycling program.
May 28, 2009 - City Council approved Proposed Ordinance No. 18-09.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
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STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Fred Crenshaw, Director of Sanitation & Fleet Management
ATTACHMENTS:
1) REVISED Proposed Ordinance No. 21-23
2) Proposed Ordinance No. 21-23
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