Submitted By
Rob Sproule, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
Erin E. Baynes, Assistant to the Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 (“Public Health”), Article 7 (“Garbage, Weeds and Littering”) Section 20-7-1 (“Definitions”) and Section 20-7-2 (“Storage and Collection of Garbage, Refuse, Yard Waste and Recyclable Materials for Residential Buildings Containing Five Units or Less; Storage and Collection of Yard Waste for All Buildings”) of the Oak Park Village Code Regarding the Village of Oak Park’s Annual Fall Leaf Collection
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Overview
Overview
Staff proposes amending the Village Code as required to transition the Village from the current fall leaf program to a bagging program by revising multiple sections of Chapter 20 (“Public Health”), Article 7 (“Garbage, Weeds, and Littering”).
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Ordinance.
Background
This item is in conjunction with the agenda item for the Village Board to approve an amendment to the agreement with Lakeshore Recycling Systems to change the fall leaf collection program option. The current model for fall leaf collection is outlined in the Village Code Chapter 20 (“Public Health”), Article 7 (“Garbage, Weeds and Littering”) Section 20-7-1 (“Definitions”) and Section 20-7-2 (“Storage and Collection of Garbage, Refuse, Yard Waste and Recyclable Materials for Residential Buildings Containing Five Units or Less; Storage and Collection of Yard Waste for All Buildings”). The Village Board must adopt the proposed ordinance changes to transition the Village to a bagging program. Changes include revisions of and additions to definitions as well as a revision of the description of the annual fall leaf collection.
Fiscal Impact
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DEI Impact
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Alternatives
The Board can delay action to gain additional information.
Previous Board Action
At the November 20, 2023 meeting, the Board directed Public Works staff to research alternatives to the Fall Leaf Collection Program and create an informational presentation. Staff returned to present the alternative leaf bagging program to the Board on March 12, 2024. The Board approved the change and directed staff to move forward with the transition.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
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Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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