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Sponsored by: Garzini
Introduction Date: October 14.1996
Public Hearing Date: October 28 1996
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 96-28
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE
SECTION 14.05.015 REGULATING THE USE OF DUMPSTERS
AND TRASH RECEPTACLES IN PUBLIC AREAS
WHEREAS, there has been a significant increase in the use of public dumpsters located in
the small boat harbor, city parks and other locations on public property; and
WHEREAS, although a portion of the increased use of the dumpsters can be attributed to
growing numbers of tourists visiting the City, a large amount of the additional garbage is deposited
by community members disposing of residential garbage; and
WHEREAS, local business owners have also complained that area residents are using their
commercial dumpsters for residential garbage disposal; and
WHEREAS, there are currently no City Code provisions prohibiting this practice;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Seward City Code SI4.05.015 is hereby amended by adding new Subsections B,
C and D to read as follows:
14.05.015 Deposit of refuse.
A.
B. Dumpsters or trash receptacles located on public property may only
be used for depositing small quantities of refuse generated in connection with public
activities such as picnicking, camping, touring, pleasure boating, sport fishing, or
other outdoor recreation. No person shall deposit refuse generated by residential,
commercial, or industrial uses in or near any dumpster or trash receptacle located
on public property. No person shall deposit refuse in or near any dumpster or trash
receptacle located on public property contrary to any instructions posted on or near
the dumpster or trash receptacle.
C. No person shall deposit refuse in a private dumpster without the
owner's consent. Owners of dumpsters may post signage on or near privately owned
dumpsters stating that unauthorized use is a violation of the City Code.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 96-28
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offense.
Violation of this section is subject to a fine of $100.00 for each
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this
28th day of October, 1996.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Anderson, Bencardino, Blatchford, Clark, Crane, Keil, King
None
None
None
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wohlforth, Argetsinger, Johnson & Brecht,
Attorneys for the city of Seward, Alaska
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City Attorney "
Linda S. urphy,
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