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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A RECYCLE
BIN POLICY FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING
FOR A FEE FOR A RECYCLE BIN; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs encourages all residents to recycle
material to reduce the amount of solid waste entering our landfills as well as to conserve
natural resources;
WHEREAS, the City desires not to impose an economic hardship on the City for
the provision of recycle bins, which are distributed to each resident upon initiation of
utility account with the City;
WHEREAS, from time to time replacement recycle bins are requested by City
residents for lost or wom out bins; and
\VHEREAS, in recognition of the above issues, the City desires to adopt a
uniform policy for the sale and distribution of recycle bins to our residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs deems that this
Resolution is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens
of Winter Springs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF \VINTER SPRINGS, SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are deemed true and
correct and are hereby fully incorporated by this reference.
Section 2. Recycling Bin Policy. The following policy is adopted regarding the
distribution and sale ofrecycling bins for utility customers.
2.1 Recycling is encouraged by all residents of the City of Winter Springs. A
recycle bin, pick-up schedule and recycle guidelines will be provided to
each customer at the initiation of utility service. All single family
residential dwellings shall have at least one recycle bin for recycling
authorized material. This bin should be placed at curbside on the specified
pick-up day.
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2.2 Fees for recycle bins shall be $4.00 for the first recycle bin and $6.00 for
each additional recycle bin and may be amended from time to time. All
revenues received for recycle bin sales and all expenses for recycle bin
purchases would occur in the Solid Waste Fund.
Section 3. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Resolutions. All prior resolutions or parts
of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word,
or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and
independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portion hereto.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon adoption by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida.
RESOL VED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a
regular meeting assembled on the 20th day of September, 2004.
JOHN F. BUSH, Mayor
ATTEST:
ANDREA LORENZO-LUACES, City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City of Winter Springs only:
ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
City of Winter Springs
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