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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 5.16 GARBAGE, TRASH AND WEEDS OF THE JONESBORO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SUB PARAGRAPH 25 CLEAN SWEEP PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro desires to implement new provisions to replace the prior Clean Sweep Program previously conducted by the City of Jonesboro, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Chapter 5.16 of the Jonesboro Municipal Code of Ordinances Garbage, Trash and Weeds by adding Paragraph NO. 25.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO:
SECTION 1: That the Jonesboro Municipal Code Chapter 5.16 entitled Garbage, Trash and Weeds shall be amended by adding Paragraph 25 as follows:
SECTION 2: That the City of Jonesboro Sanitation Department will do pick ups curbside all bagged yard waste which includes grass clippings and bagged leaves only. The initial schedule for said curbside pickups shall be one day per week commencing at 7:00 A.M. Said pickup times and days may be varied in the future by the Sanitation Director after consultation and approval of the Sanitation Committee for the Jonesboro City Council.
SECTION 3: The Jonesboro Sanitation Department will chip brush and limbs up to 4 inches in diameter and no longer than 6 feet. All brush and limbs to be chipped must be free from obstructions, such as utility poles, utility boxes, guy wires, overhead utility lines mailboxes and vehicles.
SECTION 4: That all brush and limbs will be chipped by automated trash routes. Residents will be notified in advance as to their week for chipping.
SECTION 5: That the City’s Class 4 Landfill will accept yard waste, bagged or loose, brush, limbs, tree trunks and stumps from tree service companies, lawn maintenance, lawn care services and contractors with payment of current tipping fee; and
SECTION 6: That the Jonesboro Sanitation Department will not pick up curbside any brush, tree trunks, stumps, construction waste, tires, appliances, furniture or any other debris left on vacant lots, parkways, streets; and
SECTION 7: That all Bulk Waste such as furniture, stoves, washers, dryers, mattresses, box springs, hot water heaters, sinks, commodes, bathtubs, televisions, microwaves, air- conditioners, freezers and refrigerators may be brought to the City’s Class 4 Landfill by city residents and property owners free of charges. However, all freon or refrigerant must have a certificate of removal;
SECTION 8: That Pick up for Bulk Waste will have a trial basis in the spring. Roll off containers will be set for one week each at designated areas. Residents will be given a week’s advance notice where a roll off container will be located. A City Sanitation employee will be at the designated site during normal working hours to monitor any illegal items being placed in the roll off such as batteries, hazardous materials, garbage, tires and liquids; and
SECTION 9: That any debris left at vacated apartments or houses shall be the sole responsibility of the resident. In the event the resident cannot be located then the owner is responsible in bringing the property into compliance with the City Ordinances. Any property not brought up to ordinance can result in an ordinance violation for the resident/owner with removal costs, applicable tipping fees and $100.00 surcharge levied. In the event of non compliance an action can accrue under the Nuisance Abatement Law.
SECTION 10: That City Residents violating the provisions of Paragraph 5.15 by placing items for curbside pickup other than brush and bagged yard waste, will be deemed a violation and subject to the following fines in District Court:
1st offense-$100.00 Fine
2nd offense-$200.00 Fine
3rd offense-$300.00 fine
SECTION 11: That all fines and hauling fees generated by this ordinance shall be deposited into the sanitation budget.
SECTION 12: That the exception to this ordinance will be any debris brush, limbs, tree trunks, stumps that is left by natural disasters and/or storm damage.
SECTION 13: That any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Further, in the event that any parts of this ordinance shall be deemed invalid or unconstitutional the rest and remainder shall remain in full force and effect.
That this Ordinance shall take effect on the 1st day of January, 2004.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1st day of December, 2003.