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O-466-M i ~ ,... . . / · City of Clermont MISCELLANEOUS ORDINANCE No, 466-M AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GRANTING A GARBAGE COLLECTION FRANCHISE TO REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC., PROVIDING FOR THE TERM OF THE FRANCHISE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES CONNECTED WITH A FRANCHISE FOR THE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE WITHIN THE CITY OF CLERMONT. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT HEREBY ORDAlNS THAT: SECTION 1. Definitions of terms used in this Ordinance: A. "City" means the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida. B. "Republic" means Republic Services, Inc, C. "Refuse" includes all garbage and other trash generated by citizens of the City and businesses within the City. · D. "Residential Refuse" is that refuse generated by residents of the City, E, "Commercial Refuse" is that refuse generated by commercial and industrial establishments presently operating in the City and any such establishment which may begin operation during the term of the contract contemplated herein. Multi- family residential may be considered commercial use, SECTION 2. The City, acting by and through its City Council, hereby grants unto Republic, its successors and assigns, a non-exclusive right and privilege to operate a refuse collection system in, upon, over and across the present and future streets, alleys, bridges, easements and other public places of the City, for the purpose of collecting commercial refuse, subject to certain limitations hereinafter set forth. SECTION " The City will continue to collect and dispose of all residential refuse; in addition, the City will collect and dispose of all commercial refuse generated by establishments which (a) utilize no more than 12 refuse cans per pick up each with a capacity not exceeding 30 gallons and (b) requires service no more than two times per week. · SECTION 4. The City hereby grants a non-exclusive ftanchise to Republic and Republic will agree to collect and dispose of commercial refuse other than that collected by the City pursuant to Section 3 of this ordinance under the conditions set forth in this ordinance. A. All commercial waste to be picked up by Republic will be stored in standard manufactured, mechanically serviced containers approved by the City; Republic will supply such containers as needed by customers, Location of containers are subject to City approval. · B. Size of containers and ftequency of service will be agreed upon by Republic and each customer. Minimum container size shall be two cubic feet. Containers will be disinfected a minimum of once per week to remove all noxious and/or obnoxious odors, , · · · · 't . No. 466-M Page 2 . C, The rates for each individual customer are to be negotiated between Republic and each customer it serves. The City and each customer shall be notified of any proposed rate change at least 60 days prior to the effective date of the rate change, SECTION ~. Republic, its agents, servants or employees shall collect refuse collected hereunder in enclosed, standard, packer-type vehicles approved by the City, and shall perform their obligations hereunder in a courteous, workmanlike manner so as not to create a nuisance for any of the residents of the City, All such commercial refuse collected hereunder shall be disposed in a lawful manner. SECTION 6. Republic, its agents, servants or employees shall refrain from and take all steps necessary to prevent spilling of any such refuse in the process of collecting or hauling for disposition on any private property or public thoroughfare within the limits of the City, If any refuse is spilled during the process of handling, storing or hauling, it will be promptly removed by Republic and the area promptly cleaned up, SF,CTION 7. Republic shall be an independent contractor and in said contract shall covenant to save the City harmless by virtue of any claim of whatsoever nature resulting from the activities of Republic, its agents, servants or employees, within or without the city limits, Republic will, within five (5) days from the adoption of this ordinance, cause to be written a policy of general liability insurance, insuring it and the City against all claims made by any person or persons for personal injuries or property damage incurred in connection with the performance by Republic, its servants, agents, and employees, of the services required under this ordinance and the franchise hereby granted, which said policy shall be written within limits of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence, and for not less than $50,000 for damages to property per occurrence, SECTION R. Republic shall post with the City a good and sufficient cash or surety bond in the amount of $5,000 guaranteeing the faithful performance by it of all of its obligations and covenants under said contract. SECTION 9, Republic shall have the sole responsibility for the billing and collection of charges provided hereunder. Billings shall be monthly and payable on or before the 15th day of the succeeding month, In the event bills are not paid within this time, Republic shall have the right to discontinue service for non-payment. SECTION 10.. This franchise and the contract between the City and Republic shall be in full force and effect until January 28, 2004 commencing immediately; and this franchise and contract shall thereafter be automatically renewed from year to year unless terminated by either party upon not less than sixty (60) days written notic"e sent via u.s, registered or certified mail, rctum receipt requested, to the other party prior to the end of any annual period. This franchise and the contract between the City and Republic may be assignable to an affiliated company by Republic provided it has first obtained the consent ofthe City Council of the City for such assignment. SECTION 11. Republic shall pay monthly to the City a franchise fee established by separate resolution of the City of Clermont. Republic agrees to provide an annual audit report to the City showing gross annual billings and receipts, if requested by the City, Fees to be assessed commencing with the first billing of any customer. < .. . No. 466-M Page 3 . In the event services have been provided prior to this agreement, all past due fees calculated from · the first billing shall be paid within 30 days ofthis Agreement. SECTION 12. Collection shall be made during hours as set forth in a schedule approved by the City, All collection will be made as quietly as possible, SECTION 11. Failure on the part of Republic to meet any of the provisions of this agreement shall be grounds for forfeiture, but no such forfeiture shall take effect until the City has provided written notice, Republic shall have 30 days following the notice to correct a default. SECTION 14. This ordinance and the franchise granted thereby are applicable to all lands lying within the corporate limits of the City and shall be applicable with equal force to any additional lands hereinafter included within the corporate limits of the City, and no such addition oflands or to be excluded from the corporate limits as the same presently exist, shall invalidate this ordinance or the franchise granted hereunder, or constitute a basis for any adjustment to or claim under any contract which may be executed under the authority of this ordinance, · SECTION 15. All ordinances and/or parts of ordinances which are in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed and same shall be of no further force and effect. SECTION 1/i. This ordinance shall be published as provided by law and it shall become law and take effect on this 28th day of January, 2003, I, PASSED AND ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THIS 28TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2003, r-- Mayor · ATTEST: ,.., -.