§ 14-10. Schedule of rates/fees.
1.
Service fee for residential properties and multifamily dwellings shall be as follows:
A.
City residents within corporate limits.
i.
A monthly garbage collection fee (service fee) of thirteen dollars and fifty cents ($13.50) will be charged to individual residences inside the city limits. This service fee will apply to each and every residential unit, regardless of the type of residential structure. In the case of multifamily structures, each residential unit therein will be charged the residential garbage collection fee of thirteen dollars and fifty cents ($13.50). If a customer requires more than one (1) refuse collection cart, an additional cart may be requested for a fee of thirteen dollars and fifty cents ($13.50) per month.
ii.
If a person having care, custody and control of a container requests an additional collection out of the regularly scheduled collection for any reason, including failure to place the container out for collection on a regularly scheduled collection, there will be an extra charge of fifteen dollars ($15.00) added to the monthly bill.
iii.
At the option of the City Council of the City of Eagle Pass, prior to the beginning of any given fiscal year, each residential premises, as defined above, which is owned and occupied by a person or persons sixty-five (65) years of age or older and or by a disabled veteran, as such person or persons appear on the tax roll of the city for each respective fiscal year, may be given such discount from the monthly collection fee for garbage and rubbish as is specified in such ordinance or resolution. In this event, the Maverick County Appraisal District shall prepare a list of such residential premises which are qualified for said discount at the beginning of such given fiscal year, and shall deliver such list to EPWWS and the department. This discount is intended to assist qualified persons due to their age and/or disability, therefore, such discount shall become null and void at the time said qualified persons cease to own and occupy such residential premises.
iv.
Senior citizen's and disabled veteran's discount within the city limits. The monthly charge for residential refuse service to any dwelling unit or manufactured home which is owned and occupied, or rented and occupied by an individual sixty-five (65) or more years of age or by a disabled veteran who presents proof of disability in accordance with this section will be discounted as specified in such ordinance or resolution. The discount shall only apply to the first container. No fee discount shall be applied to additional containers. No fee discount shall be granted or remain in effect unless the following conditions are met:
(a)
The individual claiming such discount must be sixty-five (65) or more years of age, or must present proof of disability when the discount is requested and must file a notarized application on a form provided by the director with the department.
(b)
A written request for such discount may be filed with the director at any time when the applicant reaches eligibility and will take effect at the first billing cycle which starts thirty (30) days thereafter, remaining in effect until eligibility lapses. Such request shall give the street address, dwelling unit number, if any, and the water utilities account number of the property being served, the name and addresses of the owner-occupant or renter-occupant, the day and year of his birth in the case of a person sixty-five (65) or more years of age, and a substantiating document in the case of a disabled person. The request shall be signed by the person seeking the discount or someone authorized by him and having personal knowledge of the facts.
(c)
The person claiming such discount shall place the container as required by this chapter.
v.
Proof of age shall consist of one (1) of the following:
(a)
Person seeking the discount presents a valid Texas driver's license or State of Texas-issued identification card showing the day and year of birth; document submitted must show the same address as the address for which the collection fee for garbage and refuse exemption is being applied.
(b)
Applicant must submit a copy of their vehicle registration receipt with their application and the address must show the same address as the address for which the collection fee for garbage and refuse exemption is being applied. Those who do not own a vehicle will be required to submit a notarized affidavit certifying that that fact and provide a copy of a current bill received from EPWWS or a utility company. The address on the utility bill must be the same as the address on the application for the collection fee for garbage and refuse exemption.
(c)
For those seeking the collection fee for garbage and refuse exemption status on a manufactured home, the applicant must also provide documentation as noted below.
• Statement of ownership and location issued by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs;
• A copy of the purchase contract or payment receipt that the applicant is the purchaser of the manufactured home, or:
• A sworn affidavit that:
a.
The applicant is the owner of the manufactured home.
b.
The seller of the manufactured home did not provide the applicant with a purchase contract, and
c.
The applicant could not locate the seller after making a good faith effort.
vi.
Proof of disability shall consist of one (1) of the following:
(a)
Certification from the social security administration that the applicant is the recipient of a social security or supplemental security income disability pension;
(b)
Certification from the proper administrative officer that the applicant is the recipient of a public disability pension and classified one hundred (100) percent disabled; or
(c)
Certification from the Veterans Administration that the applicant is the recipient of the Veterans Administration disability payments and classified one hundred (100) percent disabled.
(d)
The individual claiming a discount must be the same individual who pays or is billed by the water utilities for water service to the residence to which such discount applies.
(e)
When a person to whom a discount is granted ceases to occupy the applicable residence, the discount shall be withdrawn as of the month immediately following such cessation of occupancy.
(f)
Approved discounts are not transferable to another person or address.
(g)
No person shall be entitled to a discount for more than one (1) residence at the same time, nor shall any person be entitled to claim both sixty-five (65) years and over discount and a disabled discount at the same time.
(h)
In all cases, the director shall have the right to investigate the information given on requests for discount, and to make reasonable requirements for supporting evidence.
(i)
The discount provided in this section shall not apply to charges for special collections, collection of solid waste from institutional or commercial establishments, or from any location of any type utilizing roll-off, waste wheelers or containers holding more than ninety-six (96) gallons.
(j)
Any change which results in loss of eligibility for reduced charges for a residence shall be reported to the director within thirty (30) days, and full charges will be restored during the next billing cycle.
(k)
Eligibility for the senior and disabled citizens' discount shall lapse on the death of the applicant, or recovery from the claimed disability.
(l)
The director shall have the authority to investigate and verify, from time to time, either by personal contact by a department official or by mail out verification, that applicants continue to be eligible for this discount.
B.
County residents (outside corporate city limits). This section applies if there is an interlocal agreement with the county to provide collection service. Alternatively, county residents and the city may agree to the terms provide collection service.
i.
A monthly garbage collection fee (service fee) of sixteen dollars and fifty cents ($16.50) per month shall be charged to individual residences outside city limits but within the County of Maverick. This service fee will apply to each and every residential unit, regardless of the type of residential structure. If a customer requires more than one (1) refuse collection cart, an additional cart may be requested for a fee of sixteen dollars and fifty cents ($16.50) per month. In the case of multifamily structures, each residential unit therein will be charged the residential garbage collection fee of sixteen dollars and fifty cents ($16.50) per month.
Single family residences on premises not abutting public roadways, and to which access is possible only across private property, and premises abutting public roadways but on which the dwelling is so remote from such roadway as to make city collection of garbage impracticable, may be exempted from such collection service and charges. For such exemption to be granted, written application must be submitted to and approved by the solid director or his representative in writing.
ii.
If a person having care, custody and control of a container requests an additional collection out of the regularly scheduled collection for any reason, including failure to place the container out for collection on a regularly scheduled collection, there will be an extra charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) which will be added to the monthly bill.
iii.
Senior citizens and disabled veteran's discount within the county. The monthly charge for residential refuse service to any dwelling unit or manufactured home which is owned and occupied, or rented and occupied by a an individual sixty-five (65) or more years of age or by a veteran shall be fourteen dollars and fifty cents ($14.50) per month No fee discount shall be applied to additional containers. No fee discount shall be granted or remain in effect unless the following conditions are met:
(a)
The individual claiming such discount must be sixty-five (65) or more years of age, or must present proof of disability when the discount is requested and must file a notarized application on a form provided by the director with the department.
(b)
A written request for such discount may be filed with the director at any time when the applicant reaches eligibility and will take effect at the first billing cycle which starts thirty (30) days thereafter, remaining in effect until eligibility lapses. Such request shall give the street address, dwelling unit number, if any, and the water utilities account number of the property being served, the name and addresses of the owner-occupant or renter-occupant, the day and year of his birth, and a substantiating document in the case of a disabled person. The request shall be signed by the individual seeking the discount or someone authorized by him and having personal knowledge of the facts.
iv.
Proof of age shall consist of one (1) of the following:
(a)
Person seeking the discount presents a valid Texas driver's license or State of Texas-issued identification card showing the day and year of birth; document submitted must show the same address as the address for which the collection fee for garbage and refuse exemption is being applied.
(b)
Applicant must submit a copy of their vehicle registration receipt with their application and the address must show the same address as the address for which the collection fee for garbage and refuse exemption is being applied. Those who do not own a vehicle will be required to submit a notarized affidavit certifying that that fact and provide a copy of a current bill received from a EPWWS or a utility company. The address on the utility bill must be the same as the address on the application for the collection fee for garbage and refuse exemption.
(c)
For those seeking the collection fee for garbage and refuse exemption status on a manufactured home, the applicant must also provide documentation as noted below.
• Statement of ownership and location issued by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs;
• A copy of the purchase contract or payment receipt that the applicant is the purchaser of the manufactured home, or:
• A sworn affidavit that:
a.
The applicant is the owner of the manufactured home.
b.
The seller of the manufactured home did not provide the applicant with a purchase contract, and
c.
The applicant could not locate the seller after making a good faith effort.
v.
Proof of disability shall consist of one (1) of the following:
(a)
Certification from the social security administration that the applicant is the recipient of a social security or supplemental security income disability pension;
(b)
Certification from the proper administrative officer that the applicant is the recipient of a public disability pension and classified one hundred (100) percent disabled; or
(c)
Certification from the Veterans Administration that the applicant is the recipient of the Veterans Administration disability payments and classified one hundred (100) percent disabled.
vi.
The individual claiming a discount must be the same individual who pays or is billed by the water utilities for water service to the residence to which such discount applies.
vii.
When an individual to whom a discount is granted ceases to occupy the applicable residence, the discount shall be withdrawn as of the month immediately following such cessation of occupancy.
viii.
Approved discounts are not transferable to another individual or address.
ix.
No individual shall be entitled to a discount for more than one (1) residence at the same time, nor shall any individual be entitled to claim both sixty-five (65) years and over discount and a disabled discount at the same time.
x.
In all cases, the director shall have the right to investigate the information given on requests for discount, and to make reasonable requirements for supporting evidence.
xi.
The discount provided in this section shall not apply to charges for special collections, collection of solid waste from institutional or commercial establishments, or from any location of any type utilizing roll-off, waste wheelers or containers holding more than ninety-six (96) gallons.
xii.
Any change which results in loss of eligibility for reduced charges for a residence will be reported to the director within thirty (30) days, and full charges will be restored during the next billing cycle.
xiii.
The director shall have the authority to investigate and verify, from time to time, either by personal contact by a department official or by mail out verification, that applicants continue to be eligible for this discount.
2.
Rates for commercial properties, except multifamily properties, of city and county residents shall be as follows:
A.
Automated collection (waste wheelers ninety-six (96) gallon), per month, plus tax ..... $28.00
(For county residents outside city limits), per month, plus tax ..... $30.50
City extra pick ups, per pick up, plus tax ..... $15.00
County extra pick ups, per pick up, plus tax ..... $25.00
B.
Three (3) cubic yard containers, per month, plus tax ..... $68.00
City extra pick ups, per pick up, plus tax ..... $25.00
(For county residents outside city limits), per month, plus tax ..... $85.00
County extra pick ups, per pick up, plus tax ..... $35.00
C.
Twenty (20) cubic yard roll-off container, per pick up, plus tax ..... $495.00
Twenty (20) cubic yard roll-off container, plus tax (one-time delivery charge) **** These charges are for both city and county residents ..... $75.00
D.
Thirty (30) cubic yard roll-off container, per pick up, plus tax ..... $600.00
Thirty (30) cubic yard roll-off container, plus tax (one-time delivery charge) **** These charges are for both city and county residents ..... $75.00
E.
Forty (40) cubic yard roll-off container, per pick up, plus tax ..... $716.00
Forty (40) cubic yard roll-off container, plus tax (one-time delivery charge) **** These charges are for both city and county residents ..... $75.00
F.
Compactors (inside city limits), per pick up, plus tax, plus tonnage ($48.00 per ton), and fuel surcharge based on state rate ..... $165.00
G.
Compactors (outside city limits), per pick up, plus tax, plus tonnage ($48.00 per ton), and fuel surcharge based on state rate ..... $185.00
H.
Collection of cardboard will be provided free of charge, provided it is placed for collection as per requirements of this chapter.
I.
Collection of cardboard that is not placed for collection as per requirements of this chapter will be charged ninety dollars ($90.00) per hour based on actual time spent on collection.
3.
Special service fee.
A.
For special events requiring garbage pickup outside of the normal working criteria, there will be a fee of ninety dollars ($90.00) per hour based on actual time worked. This fee excludes all city-sponsored events. This will include all non-profit organizations.
B.
When a request is made to search the contents of a city refuse truck for personal items, the requestor shall be charged ninety dollars ($90.00) per hour and said fee will not be prorated, but instead rounded up to the nearest hour. Searching for personal items is prohibited if the contents have been deposited in the working face of the landfill.
C.
Hauler permit: One hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per year paid at time of application.
D.
Additional vehicle registration fee: Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per vehicle per year and paid at time of application.
E.
Container location on sidewalk or on public right-of-way: Annual fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) per container. Must first receive written approval from director and subject to city council approval.
F.
Special waste disposal fee: Actual cost plus twenty-five (25) percent administrative fee.
G.
Roll off container permit: One thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per year paid at time of application.
4.
Type IV landfill regulations and fees. All household and commercial, rubbish, refuse, trash, yard waste, construction demolition debris, and non-putrescible waste which may be disposed of at a type IV landfill site by any person shall not be improperly disposed of at any place within the city limits thereof except at such sites as may be designated by the director. Persons desiring to dispose of such solid waste at the type IV landfill shall pay the following fees for each vehicle load entering the landfill:
A.
Noncommercial vehicles.
i.
Cars, pickups and trailers used by city residents to transport type IV landfill waste or construction demolition waste from the resident's home shall be not be charged a fee. upon showing a valid Texas driver's license or identification and a current utility bill showing the same city residence address.
ii.
Cars, pickups and trailers used by non-city residents or residents who cannot show proof of residency as required by this section, transporting type IV landfill waste or construction demolition waste from the resident's home:
Per ton ..... $24.00
Per cubic yard ..... $8.00
B.
Commercial vehicles.
i.
Commercial vehicles including pickups, trailers, and compacted vehicles used by private businesses and commercial haulers transporting type IV waste generated from within Maverick County:
Per ton ..... $24.00
Per cubic yard ..... $8.00
ii.
Commercial vehicles including pickups, trailers, and compacted vehicles used by private businesses and commercial haulers transporting type IV landfill waste generated from outside Maverick County:
Per ton ..... $50.00
Per cubic yard ..... $16.67
iii.
Commercial vehicles including pickups, trailers, and compacted vehicles used by private businesses and commercial haulers transporting merchandise required to be destroyed as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality:
Per ton ..... $50.00
Per cubic yard ..... $16.67
iv.
Commercial vehicles transporting type IV landfill waste for a residential customer, when accompanied by the residential customer. The residential customer must be the driver or a passenger in the commercial vehicle or arrive in a separate vehicle at the landfill with the residential customer's waste and must show proof of residency within the city, as required by this section.
Up to and including one (1) ton or three (3) cubic yards, flat fee ..... $2.00
Subsequent weight over one (1) ton or over three (3) cubic yards:
Per ton ..... $24.00
Per cubic yard ..... $8.00
v.
County of Maverick. The County of Maverick shall pay the city for use of the type IV landfill, pursuant to settlement agreement between the City of Eagle Pass and the County of Maverick dated April 14, 2008, or any subsequent adopted agreement or amendment.
vi.
City vehicles except sanitation department must pay a fee of $1.25/ton or $0.42/cubic yard or the current state solid waste fee.
5.
Tires delivered to the Eagle Pass Recycling Center from city residents only.
A.
Passenger tires (up to nineteen-and-one-half-inch rim diameter), per tire ..... $2.00
B.
Truck tires (nineteen-and-six-tenths to twenty-four-and-one-half-inch rim diameter), per tire ..... $12.00
C.
Special size tires (greater than twenty-four-and-one-half-inch rim diameter), per ton ..... $100.00
6.
Payments at city landfill are required at time of disposal.
(Ord. No. 2012-06, § 1, 3-6-2012; Ord. No. 2015-33, § 1, 11-3-2015; Ord. No. 2019-08, § 4, 4-2-2019)