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Commencing with billing dates after April 1, 1993, except as otherwise provided, services and charges for garbage collection shall be as follows (The garbage service description in effect at the time the garbage bill is prepared shall be printed on the utility bill for each account with garbage service.):

A. Residential Rates. Regular service at the curb or alley for collection of one ninety-six (96) gallon or less cart once per week shall be as set forth on Schedule A adopted in conjunction with this ordinance and attached hereto. Rates shall be prorated for service of less than one (1) month with charges being assessed on a per day basis. Additional items shall be collected for the fee as set forth in Schedule A adopted in conjunction with this ordinance. The charge as set forth in Schedule A per bag, bundle, or box shall be paid in cash in advance at the Moses Lake Finance Department with the purchase of a coupon which will be attachable and attached to the extra item. Service fees for duplexes shall be in accordance with the service fees as shown on Schedule A adopted in conjunction with this ordinance which will be found on file in the office of the Finance Director. Service fees for condominiums shall be the same as the rate for regular residential service and shall be effective with billing dates after April 1, 1993 or as in the future revised by indexing. Residential rates may apply to mobile home parks and planned unit developments (PUDs).

B. Commercial Rates. Service fees for, including but not limited to apartments, motels, planned unit developments, and mobile home parks shall be in accordance with the service fees as shown in Schedule A adopted in conjunction with this ordinance which will be found on file in the Office of the Finance Director, except as modified by 8.08.140(A). Rates shall be prorated for service of less than one (1) month with charges being assessed on a per day basis.

C. Additional or Special Services. Additional or special services desired by residential or commercial customers shall be arranged with the garbage contractor and paid to the City at the rates for special garbage service in accordance with Schedule A adopted in conjunction with this ordinance which will be found on file in the Office of the Finance Director.

D. Drop Boxes and Compactor Rates. If drop box and compactor rates, other than 1 x month or 1 x month together with extra pickup rates, are used; the rates are for an annual basis not to be adjusted seasonally. Compensation for unused pickups, if any, are included in a reduced rate. Extra pickups when applicable may be used with any service rate. Contractor will be paid a minimum of one (1) time per month service for drop boxes and compactors which shall include one (1) pickup per month then the contractor shall be paid for additional actual pickups.

The garbage contractor shall submit all charges for special garbage service and all drop box and compactor pickups on forms prescribed by the City Finance Department. (Ord. 2736, 11/11/14; Ord. 2161, 4/27/04; Ord. 2157, 3/23/04; Ord. 2103, 11/26/02; Ord. 1556, 1993; Ord. 1479, 1991; Ord. 1195, 1985; Ord. 1145, 1984; Ord. 1142, 1984; Ord. 1128, 1984; Ord. 1029, 1981; Ord. 1020, 1981; Ord. 1010, 1981; Ord. 869, 1978)