Section 21-200 of the Billings City Code addresses the collection and disposal of solid waste within and for the City Of Billings. In an effort to keep the city code current, public works staff has been working with the Deputy City Attorney to amend the existing city code for a wide range of issues as shown in the proposed ordinance.

City Council must hold a public hearing and then may:

• Approve the ordinance revisions; or
• Not approve the ordinance revisions; or
• Modify the revised ordinance upon first reading.

There are a number of fiscal subsections in Section 21 of the city code. Two subsections of note are:

Section 21-229 states that the city council shall annually determine charges for solid waste services rendered. This process has been in place for some time and will continue.

Section 21-217 – Load Security. The language in this section has been modified to provide a fine of $35 for all vehicles that operate a vehicle within the city or between the city and the city landfill disposal site transporting material or refuse of any kind or nature that is not fully secured. The existing code separates the vehicles by type and fines.

Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing and approve the proposed ordinance revisions to city code section 21 as presented.