§ 5.04.050. Application for refuse collection permit

A.

The application for a refuse collection permit shall be made in writing to the city council and shall contain the following:

1.

The name of the applicant;

2.

The type of business entity, i.e., sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture or corporation. If a partnership or joint venture, the names and residence addresses of the general partner(s) or the joint ventures. If a corporation, the state of incorporation and the names and residences addresses of its president and secretary.

3.

The address of applicant's principal place of business within the state.

4.

The name, address and telephone number of any person designated by applicant as his agent for the purpose of filing such application.

5.

The location of the disposal area which applicant intends to use and a statement that applicant has made arrangements for acceptance at such disposal area of all refuse collected and transported by him.

6.

Whether the disposal area which applicant intends to use is available to city for the disposal of yard trimmings collected by it and if so what charge, if any, will be made to city for such disposal.

7.

A statement that applicant owns or has under its control in good mechanical condition sufficient vehicles, trucks, bins and other equipment to adequately conduct the business of refuse collection, if granted permit, and the number and type of such equipment to be used in providing such collection services.

8.

A statement of applicant's experience in the refuse collection business and any factors which support his qualifications to render such service.

B.

The city council, at its election, may conduct such investigation of the applicant as the council deems necessary in order to determine whether the applicant's character and its reputation for business responsibility is satisfactory and may refer such application to the chief of police for such purpose. The investigation may include obtaining fingerprints and a photograph of applicant and any other persons associated with applicant and securing reports from state and federal departments of justice and other appropriate sources.

If the application is referred to the chief of police for investigation, the chief of police shall within ten days render a written report to the city council containing the results of his investigation and his recommendation regarding applicant. If the recommendation is unfavorable to applicant, the reasons for such recommendation shall be specified in writing and a copy thereof shall be furnished to the applicant.

(Ord. No. 229)