AGENDA ITEM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE
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Amend Various Sections of Chapter 8 of the Town Code of Ordinances to Regulate Garbage, Trash and Refuse.
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RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT
Lance Norris, Director, Public Works Department
Wendy Simmons, Solid Waste Services Manager, Public Works Department
STAFF RECOMMENDATION*
Council adopt the ordinance to amend various sections of Chapter 8 of the Town Code to align with the approved modifications of the town’s loose leaf collection program and solid waste services included as part of the FY26 Adopted Budget.
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ACTION/DECISION POINTS*
Council must approve or reject the amendments to various sections of Chapter 8 of the Town Code.
LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT*
NCGS 160A-174 provides for the creation of ordinances through enactment by the Council. Creations, modifications, and/or deletions are required to be presented to Council for approval.
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
To be consistent with the solid waste service changes approved as part of the adopted budget for fiscal year 2026 and to better align with the services provided by the town, changes are needed to the Town Code related to leaves, yard trimmings, and waste disposal services.
fINANCIAL IMPACT
These changes will allow for future cost savings and improve operational efficiencies.
aTTACHMENTS
Ordinance amendment to various sections of Chapter 8 of the Town Code. (To be distributed.)
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