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Ordinance relating to Solid Waste; amending Chapter 75 of the Alachua County Code
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Presenter:
Gus Olmos 352.548.1282
Description:
Ordinance relating to Solid Waste; amending Chapter 75 of the Alachua County Code. This amendment to the Alachua County Code is to add language to allow the county to remove non-compliant garbage, bulk waste, yard waste from properties following notice, enhance litter prevention efforts, restrict the placement of receptacles and bulk items, require messaging on recycling containers, establish ability to deny or revoke commercial exclusions, updating code enforcement items, and updating definitions among other things.
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Recommended Action:
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Adopt the proposed ordinance amending the Solid Waste Code, Chapter 75, Alachua County Code.
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Prior Board Motions:
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At the February 28, 2023, BOCC meeting the Board approved the notice to advertise a public meeting where the adoption of this ordinance would be considered.
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Fiscal Consideration:
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Most changes in the Ordinance are not expected to have significant fiscal impact except the removal of non-compliant waste which will depend upon level of compliance and budget approved.
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Strategic Guide:
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Environment
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Background:
Since its original adoption in 1984, Chapter 75 of the Alachua County code has continually been updated and amended to meet the needs of the community through ordinance changes ranging from instituting commercial recycling requirements, to requiring franchises by commercial haulers, and establishing solid waste assessments. The current version of Chapter 75 once again needs to be updated to reflect changes to the County’s departmental name changes, changes in enforcement mechanisms, address the commission’s desire to reduce litter, and prepare the County for the possibility of awarding an exclusive franchise for commercial and residential waste among other things.
Pursuant to s 125.66(2), Florida Statutes, notice of this public hearing was published in a newspaper of general circulation in Alachua County (i.e., the Gainesville Sun) at least 10 days prior to this BOCC meeting. A copy of the proof of publication is attached.