HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 98-01RESOLUTION NO. 98-01
~"'~KE~SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, DESIGNATING
THE REFUSE, RECYCLING AND YARDWASTE RATES
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977 (as mended) tg~aining to Garbage, rubbish and recycling service
provides for the setting of approp, iate rates for the services rendered; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights bad renegotiated their contract providing for necessary adjustments in costs
related to refuse, recycling and yardwaste collection and disposal services in 1997 establishing rates for 1997,1998
and 1998; and
WI-~-REAS, the City of Columbia Heights continued to charge the qualifying seniors a reduce refuse rate in 1997 and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights believes it is both necessary and desirable to continue the subsidy of refuse
service for the senior citizens (62 and over) in our community whose household incomes are at or below the
designated maximum social security plus four percent,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following monthly refuse collection rates for qualifying Senior
citizens be adopted and put into effect as of February 1, 1998 and on all billings rendered thereafter for residential
senior service.
Residential Service-one pick up oer week
1998 1999
Senior Citizen Rate-(as defined by Council
Resolution establishing eligibility)
$8.76 $9.02
Passed this 12th day of January, 1998
Offered by: Jol l y
Seconded by: Szu rek
Roll Call: A1 ] ayes
Ann S Council
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