November 17th, 1975

intent of Draft I is to force those who do not live in a single family

dwelling to arrange for their own garbage collection, and if not, then

Section 3 is legislating inefficiency - for example, a 50-suite apartment could generate 150 standard garbage cans when several 3 cu.yd. containers could do the job. Alderman Ranger, in his Yeport, noted that the By-law does not provide for efficient containerized pick-up; that the total amount of garbage created in a day requires a certain number of man hours, equipment and energy to remove; and that no one has shown that private contractors can do it cheaper or more efficiently than the

City's own crews.

A discussion ensued, and Mayor Campbell stated he was more interested in removing the cost of garbage collection from the mill rate and putting it on a user charge. Alderman Traboulay requested clarification of the special $24.00 per annum charge proposed in Section 9 of the Draft I By- law, and the City Engineer explained that this sum, presently incorporated in taxation for general purposes, would appear as a separate charge on tax notices, with the general tax figure reflecting a proportionate reduction. Alderman Traboulay stated he did not see how the special charge would improve the efficiency of garbage pick-up as it now stands in terms of commercial establishments. Alderman Thompson stated it seems unfair that some taxpayers in condominiums or apartments pay for garbage disposal through taxes and in addition, pay for their own garbage disposal. Alderman Ranger then spoke to his report aforementioned, reiterating the views he had expressed therein. Alderman Thompson inquired of Alderman Ranger whether containerized pick-up would be limited to apartments as such or would this service b> provided toa commercial establishments, and Alderman Ranger advised no figures have been made available as to what the cost would be for commercial; however, his own personal opinion was that commercial establishments pay taxes and are entitled to some service. Alderman Thompson inquired whether there is any reason why commercial establishments could not provide their own containers and Alderman Ranger advised that was the intent of the recommendation made by the Public Works Committee in its report dated March 14th, 1975. Alderman Keryluk stated it was his understanding that a capital expenditure for a new garbage packer would be required if the City was to provide containerized pick-up; however, Alderman Ranger

advised that it was estimated only $5,000.00 would be required to convert