ORDINANCE NO. 4476

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13.04.300(H) OF THE GRAND JUNCTION MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING WASTE HAULER SERVICE CHARGES

RECITALS:

Wastewater staff has installed devices to accurately measure gallons of grease, septage and porta-potty wastes discharged to the wastewater treatment plant. The devices measure the actual gallons of waste discharged, resulting in more accurate charges to waste haulers instead of basing charges on truck tank size.

The current Code only allows for the assessment of service charges based on truck tank size as there were not devices installed to measure gallons discharged in the past.

The option to retain the charge by tank size as well as gallons ensures an alternate means to charge haulers if the measuring devices need repair or servicing.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION: (Additions are shown in ALL CAPS)

That Section 13.04.300(h) of the Grand Junction Municipal Code is amended as
follows:

(h) Tank truck operators disposing of wastewater will be assessed a treatment charge based on tank size OR GALLONS DISCHARGED. Loads are measured by tank size OR GALLONS. Acceptable water and waste for disposal shall exclude waste enumerated in GJMC 13.04.240 or which is otherwise regulated by a valid permit or similar regulated guideline.

Introduced on first reading this 6^th day of July, 2011 and ordered published in pamphlet form.

Passed and adopted on second reading this 20^th day of July, 2011 and ordered published in pamphlet form.

                                     /s/: Tom Kenyon

           President of the City Council

ATTEST:

/s/: Stephanie Tuin        

City Clerk