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09-14 Bill No. 2021-15 NO. ANORDINANCEREPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 601 OF THE RICHFIELD CODEOF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL,COLLECTION, AND HAULING THECITYOF RICHFIELD DOESORDAIN: Section 1.Section601oftheRichfieldCodeofOrdinances is herebyrepealedin its entirety. Section 2.The Richfield Code of Ordinances ishereby amended by adding a newSection601asfollows: SECTION 601: SOLIDWASTEDISPOSAL,COLLECTION, AND HAULING 601.01 - DEFINITIONS. Thefollowingterms, as used inthis section, shall have the followingmeanings, unless thecontextclearlyindicatesotherwise. Subdivision 1.ADDITIONAL COLLECTION SERVICES .Solid waste collection services available to all RDUs above the base level solid waste collection services that may include, but are not limited to: overflow trash; yard waste; bulky waste; electronic waste; organics; walk-up service collection; late set-out collection;holiday tree collection; cart size changes (RDUs will be charged for the second or more cart size changes per calendar year per RDU); extra cart delivery; and extra collections of trash, recyclables, bulky waste, and electronic waste. Each of these additional collection services will be provided at an additional charge billed to the RDU. All additional collection services are optional, however RDUs will be charged for organics regardless of participation in the organics service. Subd. 2.BASE LEVEL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES. Solid waste collection services for trash and recyclables that are common to all RDUs. This includes collection of one trash cart, with disposal of solid waste as directed by the City, and recyclables collection services.Base level solid waste collection services are paid for by the RDU to their assigned hauler. Subd. 3.BULKY WASTE. Large items from that may not be placed into carts including, but not limited to: stoves, refrigerators, water heaters, washing machines, bicycles, lawn mowers, lawn chairs, furniture, and other such materials. Subd. 4.CARTS. The wheeled and lidded trash, recyclables, organics, and/or yard waste containers in which materials can be stored and rolled out for curbside collection on the designated collection day. 1 Subd. 5. COLLECTION HOURS. The time period during which collection of solid waste,, is authorized by the City. The Collection Hours shall be 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or a Saturday immediately following an observed Holiday. Subd.6. COMPOSTING or COMPOST. A microbial process that converts plant materials such as grass clippings and leaves to a usable organic soil amendment or mulch by providing adequate aeration, moisture, particle size, and fertilizer and lime. Subd. 7.COMPOSTABLE BAGS. Paper kraft bags or bags that meet ASTM Standard Certification for Compostable Plastics (D6400) within a composting operation, as required by ,Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.931, subdivision (c) and Minnesota Statutes, section 325E.046, for collection of any organics and yard waste that is not contained in an organics or yard waste cart. Subd. 8.CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. Has the same meaning prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.03, subdivision 7. Subd. 9.CURBSIDE. That portion of the right-of-way adjacent to the paved or traveled city, county, or state roadways, including alleys. Subd. 10.CURBSIDE COLLECTION. The collection of all solid waste, including trash, recyclables, yard waste, organics, bulky waste, electronic waste, and other additional collection services. Subd. 11.ELECTRONIC WASTE. Has the same meaning prescribed for section 115A.1310, subdivision 7. Subd. 12.EXTRA COLLECTION. The collection of all base level solid waste collection services and other additional collection services collected in addition to or outside of the regular collection day for each RDU. Subd. 13.HAULER. A company or person licensed by both the City and the county in accordance with this Section. Subd. 14.HAULING DISTRICT. The geographic area within the City that designates the day of the week for the collection of all solid waste. Subd. 15. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE. Has the same meaning prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, 115A.94, subdivision 1(b). Subd. 16. HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION. The seasonal annual collection of naturally-grown holiday trees. This additional collection service is collected and disposed of like yard waste and will be serviced in addition to and outside of yard waste collection for a separate fee. Subd. 17. LATE SET-OUT COLLECTION. The collection of solid waste following the failure of an RDU to properly set out any solid waste for base level solid waste collection services or additional collection services for collection. RDUs will be required to set out carts no later than 7:00 A.M. on their day. RDUs that do not have carts set out timely or properly (according to Cart set out guidelines shared with RDUs) will be subject to a late set-out collection fee. Subd. 18. OCCUPANT. Aperson or entity that is living in or using a building, premise, or other property as a lessee, tenant, or owner. Subd. 19. ORGANICS OR ORGANICS MATERIAL. Has the same meaning - Minnesota Administrative Rules, section 7035.0300, subpart 105a; however, the term organic material does not include yard waste for purposes of this Section. Subd. 20. OVERFLOW TRASH. Extra trash that is either set out next to the trash cart or if the trash cart lid is propped open more than 6 inches by excess trash.. Subd. 21. NON-NON-RDU. Properties other than RDUs consisting of multi-family residential buildings, residential dwellings in homeowners associations, and commercial, industrial, and institutional establishments that contract directly for their own solid waste collection services, and properties owned by persons or occupants who have received City approval to opt-out of base level solid waste collection services. Subd. 22. RECYCLABLES. Materials listed by the City as appropriate for recycling collection,including but not limited to: newspapers (including advertising inserts), household office paper and mail, copy paper, computer paper, greeting cards, school papers, phone books, magazines, catalogues, boxboard (including cereal, cake, chip and cracker boxes) corrugated cardboard, food and beverage glass jars and bottles, plastic containers (including lids, caps, non-bottle tubs, cups, clam shells), and aseptic juice and milk cartons. Subd. 23. RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT RDU.Any dwelling unit in a one-, two-, or three-unit building within the City occupied by a person or group of persons, and other dwellings expressly agreed upon in writing by the City and the haulers within the corporate limits of the City that are eligible for solid waste collection services. Subd. 24. SOLID WASTE.All solid waste, as that term is prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, Section 116.06, subdivision 22,which normally results from the operation of a residential, commercial,or other building. Solid waste may also include trash, recyclables, yard waste, organics, bulky waste, and electronic waste as defined in this Section.Solid waste does not include household hazardous waste or unacceptable materials as defined in this Section. Subd. 25. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES. The purchase and distribution of all carts and/or bags as specified for aggregation and the collection of any or all solid waste which normally results from the operation of a residential, commercial, or other buildings, and all related reporting, other administration, customer service, and public education responsibilities. Subd. 26. es, section 115A.03, subdivision 21. Subd. 27. UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS. Prohibited items from any of the specific solid waste streams (e.g. trash, recyclables, yard waste, bulky waste, electronic waste, organics) that are not allowed because they may contaminate the specific solid waste stream, result in unsafe handling or management, or otherwise may harm the environment, as defined by applicable laws, regulations, or agreed upon by the City and haulers. Subd. 28. WALK-UP SERVICE COLLECTION. The collection of solid waste from an area adjacent to the RDU by ahauler in lieu of curbside collection, as authorized by the City as an accommodation to the residents. Subd. 29. YARD WASTE. Has the meaning prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.03, subdivision 36. Yard Waste does not include Organics. Subd. 30. YARD WASTE COLLECTION. The pick-up and transportation of yard waste accumulated in a yard waste cart, and/or in a compostable bag or bundle in accordance with City guidelines. 601.03 - CITY HAULING LICENSE REQUIRED FOR RDUS AND NON-RDUS. No person shall engage in the business of solid waste collection services for RDUs or non-RDUs in the City unless all federal, state, county, or City requirements are met and all necessary approvals, permits, and licenses are secured. 601.05 - CONTRACT REQUIRED FOR HAULING SOLID WASTE FROM RDUS. All solid waste collected, conveyed, and disposed of by haulers for RDUs shall be pursuant to a written contract with the City that shall specify the hauling districts, base level solid waste collection services, collection hours, additional collection services for snowbirdership, organics collection, overflow trash policies, and any other details required by the City for any and all solid waste collection services. No person or entity shall engage in the business of solid waste collection services for RDUs in the City unless it is pursuant to a contract with the City. All previous private contracts between solid waste haulers and RDUs shall be considered null and void on October 4, 2021. 601.07 - DUTIES OF RDUs AND NON-RDUS GENERALLY. It shall be the joint and several responsibility of every occupant of an RDU and non- RDUto perform the following duties: (1)Deposit solid waste in approved carts for collection at least once every other week and as often as once each business day if necessary to protect the public health. (2)Bag and keep solid waste in the appropriate cart for each form of solid waste. Carts shall be maintained and cleaned, and kept in a state that will prevent leakage. Overflow bags shall be kept inside a building until put out for collection. (3)Keep all solid waste not placed in a cart in an enclosed building until placed in a cart for collection. This requirement does not apply to dumpsters used for construction debris. This requirement does not apply to yard waste subject to the private composting requirements in this Section. (4)Set out yard waste in either a compostable bag or yard waste cart at curbside for collection by a hauler,self-hauled, or removed by a lawn or landscape business. If yard waste is self-hauled, it shall be taken in a sanitary manner to a county- or City-approved site. If yard waste is kept on the site of an RDU or non-RDU, it is subject to the private composting requirements in this Section. (5)Make certain that recycling carts placed out for collection do not contain trash. (6)Make certain that no unacceptable materials are placed out for collection. (7)Perform all other applicable duties as required by this Section. 601.09 - SPECIFIC DUTIES OF RDU OCCUPANTS. In addition to the duties described in subsection 601.07, it shall be the joint and several responsibility of every occupant of an RDU to perform the following duties: (1)Utilize the base level solid waste collection services from a solid waste hauler as contracted by the City. No occupant of an RDU shall dispose of solid waste in a cart that is not on their property. Ifanoccupant of an RDU wishes to self-haul, the occupant shall first obtain approval from the City using the process and form provided by the City to apply for permission to self-haul any solid waste. The form shall require proof to the City of the regular disposal of solid waste at a disposal facility or facilities approved by the City and the county. (2)Follow the City's andhguidelines and instructions for storing, disposing of, and setting out all solid waste, including placement of trash and recyclables in appropriate carts for each type of solid waste with the lid fully closed. Carts must be placed for curbside collection adjacent to the street or alley, unless the RDU has been approved for walk-up service collection. Solid waste shall be set out at ground-level and not obstruct the roadway. All solid waste must be set out and collected such that no solid waste is left adjacent to the street or alley after collection. (3)Except when set out for collection, store carts within an enclosed structure or in the rear or side yard of the property immediately adjacent to a principal or accessory structure. Carts may not be stored in front of any part of the principal building on the property. The following depictions demonstrate guidelines for cart storage: Figure 1. Figure 2. Figure 3. Figure 4. *Garage is under the house* (4)Place carts and any overflow bags at curbside no more than 12 hours before, but no later than, the onset of the collection hours on the assigned collection day and remove the carts no later than the end of the scheduled collection day or the designated day for any missed collections. (5)Place carts, bulky items, and yard waste on the boulevard or driveway, no more than three feet from the curb or alley, and not in the street or alley. Carts shall not be placed alongside any fixed objects or structures, including garages. There shall be no less than three feet between carts to ensure safe and efficient service. (6)Make certain that no yard waste is placed out for collection unless the RDU has a subscription for yard waste collection service, -per- ns. (7)Make certain that no bulky waste or electronic waste is placed out for collection unless an order is properly placed with the hauler. (8)Provide at least one week's advance-notice to the hauler that the RDU will not require services for at least four consecutive weeks because of an extended leave. (9)Provide payment to the hauler on or before the due date on the bill for all solid waste collection services, including any additional collection services provided to the RDU. Failure to pay for services shall result in a monthly late fee. Failure to pay for services may also result in the special assessment of the costs of those services, along with any applicable fees, penalties or administrative costs against the real property on which the RDU is situated for collection as described in subsection 601.37. 601.11 - SPECIFIC DUTIES OF NON-RDU OCCUPANTS. In addition to the duties described in subsection 601.07,it shall be the joint and several responsibility of every occupant of a non-RDU to perform the following duties: (1)Arrange for the collection of solid waste by a hauler pursuant to a private contract that provides for at least weekly collection of the same in an approved disposal facility that has been approved by the City and the county. The City may permit bi-weekly trash collection only if the property also has organics collection services. (2)Follow the City's guidelines and instructions for RDUs related to storing, disposing of, and setting out all solid waste, including placement of solid waste in suitable and sufficient carts or receptacles with tight fitting covers and with the lid fully closed. (3)Place carts or containers at curbside no more than 12 hours before, but no later than, the onset of the collection hours on collection day and remove the containers by the end of collection day. 601.13 - PRIVATE COMPOSTING REQUIREMENTS. Composting is permitted for occupants of RDUs and non-RDUs in residential zoning districts or for residential uses located in non-residential zoning districts, provided that such occupants comply with the following requirements: (1)Composting shall be conducted within an enclosed compost structure, not to exceed 300 cubic feet. Compost structures must be of a durable material such as wood, brick, concrete, or sturdy metal fencing material, and must be neat in appearance and capable of securing compost materials. Three-bin and barrel composter methods may also be utilized. (2)The structure shall only be located in the rear yard of the property and set back at least three feet from any side lot line, rear lot line, dwelling unit, or structure. If a rear yard location is unavailable or impractical, the compost structure may be placed in another location approved by the Director of Public Safety or their authorized designee. (3)Only organic materials, such as grass clippings, leaves, flowers, dried weeds, sawdust, wood ash, plant trimmings, straw, vegetable and fruit scraps, coffee grounds, and commercially-available compost ingredients, may be placed in the compost structure. (4)The following materials shall not be placed in compost structures: meat, bones, fat, oils, whole eggs, dairy products, whole branches or logs, plastics, synthetic fibers, human or pet wastes, diseased plants, or non-compostable papers. (5)Compost shall be regularly turned over and mixed within the compost structure in order to keep the material aerated, to minimize odor generation, and promote effective decomposition of the compost material such that it will not create a public nuisance or health hazard. 601.15 - INCINERATION. Subdivision 1. No solid waste, construction demolition debris, or hazardous waste shall be disposed of by burning. Subd. 2. Commercial incinerators are only allowed as prescribed by Minnesota Administrative Rules, section 7011.1220 and this sub-section. No person may operate an incinerator within the City for the burning of solid waste unless the operation of incinerator has been licensed by the City as provided in this subsection. Subd. 3. Application for an incinerator license shall be made to the Director of Public Safety or their authorized designee and shall state: (1)The name, address, and contact information of the owner of the property on which the incinerator is located; (2)A description of the type of incinerator; (3)Except in renewal applications, a plan showing that the incinerator will comply with applicable rules and regulations; and (4)Any other information required by the City. Subd. 4. The annual incinerator license fee shall be as set forth in Appendix D of this code. Subd. 5. Applications for incinerator licenses may be granted by the Director of Public Safety, or their authorized designee, if the incinerator meets the requirements of Minnesota Administrative Rules, section 7011.1220, this sub-section, andall other federal, state, county, and City laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances, and policies. The Director of Public Safety may, however, refer any application to the City Council. In the event of a referral to the City Council, the City Council may grant or deny the application. The possible grounds for denial of the application may include, but are not limited to, if the applicant or other persons occupying the premises at which the incinerator is or would be located have not complied with Minnesota Administrative Rules, section 7011.1220, this sub-section, andall other federal, state, county, and City laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances, and policies. 601.17 - RDURESIDENTIAL HAULING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES. Hauling of all solid waste for RDUs, except bulky waste and electronic waste, shall be conducted on the collection day that corresponds to the residential hauling district specified by this sub-section. Collection DayResidential Hauling District Boundaries MondayCedar Avenue to 10th Avenue Tuesday10th Avenue to 3rd Avenue Wednesday3rd Avenue to Lyndale Avenue ThursdayLyndale Avenue to Newton Avenue FridayNewton Avenueto Xerxes Avenue No hauler or any other person shall collect solid waste from any RDU on any day other than the day specified for collection in the residential hauling district except to collect a missed collection,collection related to an additional collection service, or when a holiday falls on a regular collection day and service is delayed. 601.19- COLLECTION VEHCILES USED FOR HAULING. All haulers shall collect solid waste from RDUs and non-RDUs in appropriate vehicles approved by the City and shall be equipped to meet all federal, state, county, and City laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances, policies, and contracts concerning vehicles used on City streets and alleys and maintained to meet those standards. 601.21 - HAULING LICENSE APPLICATION AND RENEWAL. Subdivision 1. A City license is required for all haulers of solid waste operating in the City for RDUs and non-RDUs. Subd. 2. The initial and renewal applications for a City license to haul or collect solid waste shall be in writing on a form provided by the City. Each initial and renewal application must be filed with the City. All initial and renewal licenses shall expire on December 31st of each year. Subd. 3. The initial and renewal applications shall include the following information: (1)The name, address, and contact information of the applicant; (2)A true copy of the certificate of incorporation or, if a foreign corporation, a certificate of authority, as described Minnesota Statutes, section 303.03. A true copy of the certificate of good standing will be required for renewal; (3)A true copy of the certificate of assumed name under Minnesota Statutes, Section 333.02; (4)Tax ID information, as described in Minnesota Statutes, section 270C.72; (5)Proof of workers compensation insurance coverage, as described in Minnesota Statutes, section 176.182; (6)The proposed charges for hauling services; (7)Description of the services to be rendered, including cart size and collection days; (8)List of vehicle identification numbers for vehicles used to transport solid waste in the City; (9)A record of household recycling participation rates consistent with Hennepin County requirements; (10)Verifiable volume or tonnage summaries of trash, yard waste, recyclables, and organics materials collected in Richfield during the previous year; and (11)Any other information required by the City. 601.23 - HAULING LICENSE FEE. The annual license fee for haulers shall be as set forth in Appendix D of this code. 601.25 - BOND AND INSURANCE. Subdivision 1. For haulers that are licensed to provide service to RDUs, no license shall be issued or continued in operation unless a performance and payment bond has been furnished pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 574.26 through 574.32. Haulers must show proof of the continuation of the performance and payment bond annually prior to renewal of a license. Subd. 2. For haulers that are licensed to provide service to either RDUs or non- RDUs, no license shall be issued or continued in operation unless such hauler has, in full force and effect for all vehicles operating in the City, a business automotive liability insurance policy with a minimum limit of $2,000,000 for bodily injury to any one person, or in any amount required by contract; with a minimum limit of $2,000,000 for injuries to more than one person which are sustained in the same accident, or in an amount required by contract; and with a minimum limit of $2,000,000 for property damage resulting from any one accident, or in an amount required by contract. Said insurance shall inure to the benefit of any person who shall be injured or who shall sustain damage to property proximately caused by the negligence of a hauler,or its employees or agents. Subd. 3. For haulers that are licensed to provide service to either RDUs ornon- RDUs, no license shall be issued or continued in operation unless such hauler has, in full force and effect, a commercial general liability insurance policy with a minimum limit of $2,000,000 per occurrence, and $4,000,000 annual aggregate, or in amounts required by contract. Said insurance shall inure to the benefit of any person who shall be injured or who shall sustain damage to property proximately caused by the negligence of a hauler,or its employees or agents. Subd. 4. Certificates of said insurance evidencing all of the coverages listed above, as well as evidence that the City has been named as an additional insured on the policies, shall be provided to the City by each Hauler. Haulers shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work until all insurance has been obtained and certificates of insurance have been filed and accepted by the City. Each Hauler shall maintain a valid certificate of insurance referencing the limits above on file with the City. 601.27 - HAULER SERVICE AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. Every hauler shall provide recycling service to each RDU or non-RDU from whom solid waste is collected. Subd. 2.30 days after the end of each calendar year, all weight receipts received from the county for solid waste collected from RDUs in the City. All haulers shall report any tonnage information requested by City staff as part of the license renewal application. Subd. 3. No hauler shall dispose of solid waste upon any lands in the City, except at an approved disposal site, such as a transfer station, county and City approved site, or waste processing facility. An approved disposal site in the City is a site for disposal of solid waste approved by the City, licensed by the county in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 473.811, subdivision 5a and operated and conducted in accordance with all federal, state, county, and city requirements. This Section shall not be construed as limiting the disposal of solid waste to sites only within the City or the county. Subd. 4. Every hauler shall comply with all requirements of this Section. Subd. 5. Every hauler for RDUs shall comply with all federal, state, county, and City laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances, policies, and contracts. 601.29 - SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF HAULING LICENSE. Any hauler license may be revoked by the City Council without notice in the case of the conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction of the hauler licensee on a complaint alleging the violation of this Section or alleging the violation of the provisions of the Richfield Code of Ordinances or the laws of the state regarding public health. Any hauler license may be suspended or revoked at any time by the City Council for a violation of any provision of the Richfield Code of Ordinances or the laws of the state, upon a hearing, provided that the hauler licensee shall be given at least thirty written notice of such hearing. At the suspension or revocation hearing, the hauler licensee shall have an opportunity to appear in person, or by agent or attorney, and present evidence relative to the matter under consideration. 601.31 - NO VESTED RIGHT. No hauler licensed pursuant to this Section shall gain a vested right in a license. The City may, upon finding that public necessity requires, determine to establish another means of solid waste collection. 601.33 - PENALTY. Violation of any provision of this Section shall be a misdemeanor. Civil penalties may also be issued pursuant to Section 12.15 of the City Charter and Section 1.19 of this Richfield Code of Ordinances.Nothing in this Section shall be constructed to limit the C other available legal remedies for any violation of the law, including without limitation, criminal, civil and injunctive actions. 601.35 - PAYMENT OF CHARGES. Solid waste bills shall be invoiced directly to each RDU and non-RDU by the respective hauler of the RDU and non-RDU. 601.37 - DELINQUENT RDUACCOUNTS. Subdivision 1. Each RDU owner or its duly authorized property manager paying for collection of solid waste and for other collection services, must pay the total amount set forth in the bill on or before the due date listed on the bill. Failure to make payment by the due date listed on the bill will result in a late fee assessment of five percent (5%) per month of the total amount due and owing. Subd. 2. Accounts shall be considered delinquent when any portion of the balance due exceeds thirty (30) days past the original due date. st Subd. 3. By August 1 of each year, haulers must submit all unpaid RDU balances greater than one hundred dollars ($100) to the City, along with documentation of the h send the unpaid balances list to the City Finance Department for processing. If any RDU makes payment on a delinquent account after August 1 and before the City sends assessment letters in September, the hauler will notify the City of the amounts paid. Subd. 4. The Finance Department will prepare an assessment roll for the delinquent amounts and will schedule a public hearing with the City Council in October of each year for adoption of the assessment roll. Subd. 5. If, prior to the public hearing, any hauler receives payment on any delinquent RDU account, the hauler will notify the City of the amounts paid. Subd. 6. After the public hearing in October, the City will reimburse the haulers for their respective total of delinquent amounts to be assessed by the City. After the public hearing, any payments received by the haulers on delinquent accounts must be submitted to the City. Subd. 7. The City Finance Department will accept payments on delinquent accounts up until November 15 of each year. Thereafter, the City will certify all remaining delinquent charges to Hennepin County for assessment and collection along with property taxes. Subd. 8.The City reserves the right to change its assessment procedure described in this Section. The City will communicate any changes in its assessment procedure to the haulers in advance of the changes. 601.39 - SEVERABILITY. In the event that any subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Section is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity shall extend only to the subsection, sentence, clause or phrase affected, and shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Section. Section 3.This ordinance will be effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter. AdoptedbytheCityofRichfieldthisdayof,2021. ATTEST: Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor Kari Sinning, City Clerk AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COI-INTY OF HENNEPIN CITY OF RICHFIELD SUMMARY PUBLICATION BILL NO.2021-15 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPIACING SECTION 601 OF THE RICHFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL, COLLECTION, AND HAULING On September 14, 2021, the Richfield City Council adopted an Ordinance designated as Bill No. 2021-15, the title of which is stat- ed above. This summary of the Ordinance is published pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Richfield City Charter. The purpose of the Ordinance is to: repeal and replace Section 60'l of the Richfield Code of Ordinances pertaining to sol- id waste disposal, collection, and hauling. Copies of the Ordinance are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office during normal business hours or upon request by calling 612-861-9739. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Rich- field, Minnesota this 14th day of September,2021. Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor ATTEST: Kari Sinning, City Clerk Published in the Sun Cunent September 23, 2021 1 168982 ss Karen Nelson being duly sworn on an oath, states or affirms that he/she is the Publisher's Designated Agent of the newspaper(s) known as: SC Bloomington Richfield with the known offrce of issue being located in the county ofi HENNEPIN with additional circulation in the counties ol HENNEPIN and has full knowledge of the facts stated below: (A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualifica- tion as a qualihed newspaper as provided by Minn. Stat. $331A.02. (B) This Public Notice was printed and pub- lished in said newspaper(s) once each week, for I successive week(s); the first insertion being on 0912312021and the last insertion being on 0912312021. 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