Submitted By: Danielle Phillips
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Presentation By: Darren Park
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Department: Public Works
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Ordinance 2027-7, amending Sec. 54-121, Code of Ordinances, City of Ocala, modifying the billing option for multi-family units with roll-off compactors
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Fiscally Sustainable, Operational Excellence
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
Chapter 54, Solid Waste, Section 54-121 of the Code of Ordinances charges multi-family complexes using roll-off compactors at a rate set by a resolution approved by the City Council.
On December 3, 2024, the City Council approved the Public Works Sanitation Division providing solid waste garbage collection service utilizing roll-off compactors for downtown businesses, multi-family complexes, and new businesses that request roll-off compactor service.
On July 15, 2025, the City Council adopted a solid waste policy statement providing for solid waste collection using roll-off compactors.
On October 7, 2025, the City Council approved increasing the maximum accumulation period from seven to fourteen days. It also allowed multi-family complexes using roll-off compactors to be charged a rate set by a resolution approved by the City Council.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Two multi-family complex customers have expressed interest in converting to roll-off compactors but would like to continue having tenants billed per unit for solid waste.
To facilitate these and future requests, one minor change to the solid waste ordinance is required.
This amendment to Article 4, Rates and Charges, Section 54-121 Schedule, Special Charges, will allow multi-family complexes using roll-off compactors the option to be charged the multi-family per-unit rate set by a resolution approved by the City Council.
For ease of review, a redline copy is attached reflecting the proposed changes.
Staff recommends approval.
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