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An Ordinance to Amend Sections 2:1, 2:2, 2:5, and 2:9 of Chapter 26 (Solid Waste) of Title II (Solid Waste) of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (ORD-23-07)
Memorandum
The attached proposed ordinance amendment to Sections 2:1, 2:2, 2:5 and 2:9 of Chapter 26 will allow the City of Ann Arbor's franchised commercial refuse hauler to directly bill the City's commercial customers for refuse hauling services at the rates set by City Council. A direct billing arrangement between the franchised commercial refuse hauler and the City's commercial location customers will be a key requirement of the City's new franchise agreement for commercial trash hauling with Waste Management of Michigan, Inc. that will be considered by City Council at its March 20, 2023 meeting.
Under the City's prior franchise agreement for commercial refuse hauling with Waste Management of Michigan, Inc., the City billed its own commercial location customers and paid compensation to the franchised hauler, and further, resolved various customer service issues. Through this arrangement, the City acted as an intermediary between the franchised refuse hauler and the City's commercial location customers. The proposed ordinance amendment's change to a direct billing and customer service arrangement offers added efficiency and convenience for both the City and its customers. While the franchised hauler may handle direct billing and customer service for commercial location customers, the City will retain oversight over billing and customer service.
The proposed ordinance amendment also includes several updates to definitions and exemptions and modifications for increased clarity and consistency. Staff also expects to update the associated Solid Waste Regulations in the near future following the adoption of these amendments to Chapter 26.
Staff
Prepared by: Jennifer A. Richards, Assistant City Attorney
Reviewed by: Brian D. Steglitz, Public Services Area Administrator
Molly Maciejewski, Pub...
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