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An Ordinance to Amend Subsections 7.05(1)(h) and 7.05(4)(a)2, Repeal and Recreate Subsections 7.05(4)(a)3 and 4 and Amend Subsection 7.05(7) of the Revised Municipal Code Relating to Refuse Collection.
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The Common Council of the City of West Allis do ordain as follows:
PART I. Subsection 7.05(1)(h) of the Revised Municipal Code of the City of West Allis is hereby amended to read:
7.05 REFUSE COLLECTION.
(1) Definitions. As used in this Section.
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(h) "Director" means the Director of the Public Works Department and his duly authorized deputies and agents.
PART II. Subsection 7.05(4)(a)2 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City of West Allis is hereby amended to read:
7.05 REFUSE COLLECTION.
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(4) Containers.
(a) Residential containers shall be constructed, maintained and located as follows:
2. Location. Containers shall be stored on the residential premises where the refuse is generated in accordance with Chapter 12 of this Code and not upon any other private property, or any street, alley or other public ground; except as provided herein for refuse collection from the premises. Containers shall not be stored on the front side of any home or in any required yard under Chapter 12 of this Code. All containers shall be placed in one area for collection. If a premise abuts an alley, containers shall be placed at the alley edge for collection. Properties not serviced by an alley collection shall locate refuse containers at the curb/street edge of the property on the scheduled day of collection. Containers shall be readily accessible to collectors without interference due to vehicles, snow or other obstructions. Containers shall not be stored in any location which creates or may create a public health hazard. Containers shall not be placed at the curb for collection before 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled day of refuse collection and must be removed by 8:00 p.m. on the scheduled day of refuse collection.
PART III. Subsection 7.05(4)(a)3 and 4 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City of West Allis are hereby repealed and recreated to read:
7.05 REFUSE COLLECTION.
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3. Capacity Required. The owner, lessee or managing agent of each residential premises shall provide sufficient containers to ensure adequate storage capacity for twice the normal collection period.
PART IV. Subsection 7.05(7) of the Revised Municipal Code of the City of West Allis is hereby amended to read:
7.05 REFUSE COLLECTION.
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(7) Public Nuisance. Refuse which is prepared or stored on any premises in a manner which creates or may create a public health hazard, safety hazard or blighting condition is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. The Director or Health Commissioner shall order, in writing, the immediate abatement or removal of any such nuisance. If the owner or occupant of the premises fails to comply with such order within the time prescribed, they shall be in violation hereof and the Director or Health Commissioner may cause the immediate abatement or removal of the nuisance. The cost of such abatement or removal by the Director or Health Commissioner may be collected from the owner or occupant of the premises or upon certification by the Director or Health Commissioner, assessed for real estate as other special taxes. Such costs shall be in addition to any forfeiture imposed for violation hereof.
PART V. All ordinances or parts of ordinances contravening the provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
PART VI. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication.