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Resolution 2002-17 STATE OF ILLINOIS ) )ss. COUNTY OF KENDALL ) RESOLUTION NO. apoa 1`1 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 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,the UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE is desirous of providing a Senior Citizen discount for the benefit of its citizens: 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 BY THE CITY FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT AS TO PAYMENT OF GARBAGE BILLS IS HEREBY ENACTED AS THE POLICY OF THE CITY IN THAT REGARD UNTIL FURTHER ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL, as set out in the attached Exhibit"A" incorporated herein by reference. MIKE ANDERSON JOSEPH BESCO VALERIE BURD PAUL JAMES LARRY KOT MARTY MUNNS ROSE SPEARS RICHARD STICKA APPROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this ' Day of �) vim►/ , A.D. 20Q'' M YOR PASSED by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville,Kendall County, Illinois this l Day of � � , A.D. 20'0')' Attes CIT CLERK Law Offices of Daniel J. Kramer 1107A S. Bridge Street Yorkville, Illinois 60560 630.553.9500 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 one (1) dollar 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 one(1)dollar 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 one (1)dollar 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 wafter 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 listing of qualified senior citizens, however, this does not exclude any senior citizen from personally applying 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.