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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7705 I INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7705 Paxx:h 30, 1993 IORP To the Mayor and Members of the City Council VS Subject: USE OF RACKS ON GARBAGE COLLECTION DAYS 1673 On March 11, 1993 (I.R. 7696) , the City Council was briefed on the City's efforts to enforce provisions of Chapter 14 of the City Code prohibiting the use of garbage cans and racks on the curb for residential garbage collection. As you are aware, in 1971 the City of Fort Worth initiated curbside garbage collection using disposable bags. This system increased crew safety and productivity; it decreased odor and rodent problems; it was convenient for residents; and it improved the appearance of neighborhoods by not having trash cans and racks on the curb both before and after collection. In recent months staff became aware that in some parts of the City that had previously been serviced by BFI some residents had been allowed on a continuing basis to use cans and racks for garbage collection. Residents and some neighborhood associations complained because the ordinance was not being enforced and the new contractor was concerned because their bid to provide the service was based on collecting garbage in one-way containers placed on the curb and not from cans and racks. It was indicated during the discussion on March 11 that a number of complaints had been received from residents regarding the prohibition of 00�r cans and racks. Complaints primarily related to stray animals tearing open bags and littering neighborhoods with garbage. The City Council indicated that recent cuts in Animal Control were at least partially to blame for this problem. Staff was directed to investigate the use of racks or carts in certain controlled situations and develop a recommendation that might address the problem. Section 14-23, sub-section (b) (1) of the City Code currently reads as follows: Curb line service. Household garbage and trash shall be properly prepared for collection and placed on the front curb line in disposable containers, and recyclables shall be properly prepared for collection and placed on the front curb line in the recycling container, by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day and no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the day preceding the , scheduled collection day. The revised Section could read as follows: Curb line service. Household garbage and trash shall be propeily ­prepared for collection and placed on the front curb line in disposable containers (no cans) , and recyclables shall be properly prepared for collection and placed on the front curb line in the recya-ling container, by 7:00 "a, . on the scheduled collection day and no earlier than 6:00 p mr Ur n day preceding the scheduled collection day. REC811a11 CITY SEP.R[TARY F T. Ufn ITURTH, TIX -ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH-, TE INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7705 oU.&P .T/f 177 ,�Faar� To the Mayor and Members of the City Council .� p Page 2 of 2 Sc+bject: USE OF RACKS ON GARBAGE COLLECTION DAYS +f7] The intent of this ordinance is that the use of garbage cans and racks be prohibited for reasons of public health, crew productivity and neighborhood appearance. However, realizing that under certain controlled conditions the use of garbage racks or carts might be in the best interest of overall neighborhood cleanliness, the Director of City Services or his designee shall have the authority to approve the use of such equipment. . Racks must be mobile and in good repair; they must not impede crew productivity; and they must contain only one-way containers (bags) . Racks or carts must be placed at the front curb line no later than 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day, and no earlier than 6,00 p.m. on the day preceding the scheduled collection day. All garbage racks, carts, stands, including recycling containers must be removed from the front curb line, and from public sight, after being emptied or by 7:00 p.m. of the collection day, whichever is latest. It is staff Is understanding that the City Council did not intend to repeal the prohibition of the use of garbage cans at the curb, but to simply allow for the use of garbage racks or carts in certain controlled •rti conditions. The revision to the ordinance outlined herein will addrese this concern. If the City Council concurs an amendment to the ordinance will hQ pared for City Council approval. Bob Terrell City Manager 0FRU L RECORD CITY SECRETARY R WORTH,O ATH, T EOX. y ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS