Resolution 2003-22 ! f
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
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COUNTY OF KENDALL )
RESOLUTION NO.�Up3
RESOLUTION APPROVING SENIOR CITIZEN POLICY
FOR GARBAGE CONTRACT DISCOUNT
WHEREAS,the UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE has entered into an extended Contract
for refuse and garbage pickup services with a private Contractor; and
WHEREAS,the UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE had previously adopted a policy for
providing a Senior Citizen discount for the benefit of its citizens in Resolution No. 2002-17:
WHEREAS,the cost of said services has continually risen due to a variety of factors
concerning limited landfill space and other increased expenses of disposal of garbage and refuse;
and
WHEREAS,the City Council through its Public Hearing process has acknowledge that a
problem exists in payment of mandate such as garbage refuse pickup cost, for people with fixed
incomes; and
WHEREAS,in order to determine eligibility for said Discount, the UNITED CITY OF
YORKVILLE shall use the eligibility as set out in the Kendall County Senior Homestead
Exemption Program; and
NOW, THEREFORE,UPON MOTION DULY MADE SECONDED, AND
APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THOSE VOTING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN THAT THE POLICY CREATED
AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT AS TO PAYMENT
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OF GARBAGE BILLS IS HEREBY AMENDED, as set out in the attached Exhibit"A"
incorporated herein by reference.
WANDA OHARE JOSEPH BESCO
VALERIE BURR PAUL JAMES
LARRY KOT MARTY MUNNS
ROSE SPEARS RICHARD STICKA
PROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville,Kendall County, Illinois,
this �' ay of �� , A.D. 20�2.
MAYOR
PASSED by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville,Kendall County, Illinois
this Day of , A.D. 24�.
Atte
CITY LERK
Law Offices of Daniel J. Kramer
1107A S. Bridge Street
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
630.553.9500
EXHIBIT"A"
"The Senior Discount Rate is fifty cents ($.50)per month to those individuals who
qualify for the discounted rate as are eligible as above defined".
Exhibit A
United City of Yorkville
Policy
TITLED: Senior Citizen Discount Rate for Residential Curbside Waste Removal
Policy Statement:
This policy is to address the United City of Yorkville's waste disposal contract with Waste Management as it
pertains to the senior citizen discount as stated within the contract. The discount is fifty cents ($.50) per month
for residential curbside waste removal.
Purpose:
The purpose for this policy is to create a procedure to fairly apply the senior citizen discount for residential
waste removal of fifty cents($.50) per month and to identify who qualifies for the discounted rate.
Definition:
Qualified Senior Citizen: A qualified senior citizen is a person who is sixty-five (65) years of age or older
and is a principal property owner or lessee of the property.
Kendall County Homestead Exemption for Senior Citizens: A person is 65 years of age or older and a property
owner who occupies the residence.
Procedure:
1. A senior citizen who meets the qualifications as defined within this policy is eligible to apply for the
discounted rate of fifty cents ($.50) per month for residential curbside waste removal.
2. A qualified senior citizen may apply in person at city hall office and bring proof of age. Furthermore, a
qualified senior citizen may telephone the water department to verify their name is listed on the
Kendall County Homestead Exemption for Senior Citizens list and/or the City may use other tools to
create a primary listina of qualified senior citizens, however, this does not exclude any senior
citizen from personally applyina for the discounted rate. The finance department will verify the request
for the discounted rate and apply the rate to the next available utility billing period. The discounted rate shall
not be retroactive.
3. The utility department will actively publish a notice advertising the senior citizen discounted rate to the
residential citizens of Yorkville through the local newspaper, City of Yorkville's quarterly newsletter, utility
billing notices and other public awareness/education as recommended.
4. A citizen who is denied approval may appeal in writing to the city administrator for a review. The city
administrator will review the appeal request with the assistance of the city attorney and respond in writing
within 15 days of receipt of the appeal.