ORDINANCE NO. 369

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SOUTH PRAIRIE, PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON ESTABLISHING MANDATORY GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICES AND BILLING THEREOF TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF SOUTH PRAIRIE.

Whereas, every person, organization and business in the Town of South Prairie generates waste product, and

Whereas, for public health, safety and welfare, all waste products should be properly collected and disposed of, and

Whereas, it has been found where there is not mandatory waste or garbage collection, some parties will dispose of waste in an improper manner, and

Whereas, mandatory garbage collection services provides an economical method for the citizenry to dispose of waste, and

Whereas, the process of selecting a service provider is competitive and is open to public input.

Now, therefore, the Town Council of the Town of South Prairie, Pierce County, Washington do ordain as follows:

Section 1: Effective the 1^st day of May , 1999 the Town hereby establishes mandatory garbage service at rates as set forth by the contracting disposal company.

Section 2: If any provision of this ordinance is determined to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions of this ordinance shall remain in force and effect.

Section 3: This ordinance shall take effect and be in force

five (5) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as required by law.

Mayor Layne Ross

INTRODUCED: 3/2/99

PASSED: 4/6/99

APPROVED: 4/6/99

PUBLISHED: 5/19/99

Attested:

Marla Nevill Town Clerk

Approved as to Form: Michael J. Reynolds Town Attorney