Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 15. UTILITY REGULATIONS. |
Chapter 15-6. SOLID WASTE SERVICES. |
Article 2. SERVICES AND RATES. |
Division 2. Rates. |
§ 15-6-33. RATES FOR CLEAN COMMUNITY AND OTHER SERVICES.
(A)
This section applies to rates charged by the City for litter and nuisance abatement, street cleaning, services provided by the City under Article 5 of this chapter ( Universal Recycling ), and household hazardous waste disposal.
(B)
The City shall apply a residential rate to each residence where utility service is active, whether or not the residence is occupied. For a multi-family complex with a utility account serving more than one residence, the City shall multiply the residential rate by the number of residential units.
(C)
The City shall apply a commercial rate to each business property where utility service is active, whether or not the property is completely or only partially occupied. If a utility account serves more than one business, the City shall multiply the commercial rate by the number of tenants that may occupy the building.
(D)
The City Manager may apportion the proceeds from the rates charged under this section among the departments providing the services set forth in Subsection (A) above in accordance with the annual City budget.
Source: 1992 Code Section 12-3-45; Ord. 031204-14; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20120823-002.