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An Ordinance Amending the Village Code Chapter 7 (“Buildings”), Article 13 (“Property Maintenance Code”), Section 2 (“Amendments”) to Chapter 3 - General Requirements to Require Secured Access via a Lock Program to Commercial Refuse and Recycling Containers
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Introduction
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This Ordinance requires commercial refuse and recycling containers to be secured with locks to reduce unauthorized dumping. Staff is proposing a pilot area within the Greater Downtown area to begin this program and regulation.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Ordinance.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
This proposed Ordinance is created to reduce the unauthorized dumping, illegal disposal of waste, and overflowing refuse containers by requiring commercial refuse and recycling containers within the commercial areas of the Village to be reasonably secured against unauthorized access. The intent of this ordinance is to improve the cleanliness of the commercial corridors. Staff believes this will decrease the pest activity in the districts.
The greater downtown area would be the first area required to comply with this ordinance. The program would take effect January 1, 2027. If the program is successful, meaning it helps reduce rodent activity, garbage overflow, and maintains cooperation from waste haulers, then the remaining nine districts would be required to comply by January 1, 2028. The staggered approach for the new requirement allows staff enough time to connect with impacted commercial owners.
Staff is also proposing a rebate incentive for businesses. This incentive would reimburse businesses and property owners for their garbage locks and keys. Each business would be allowed to apply one time for this incentive. This incentive would cover 100% of the costs for the lock and any additional cost for the waste haulers, up to a maximum of $100 per dumpster. The one-time incentive woul...
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