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17.102.060 Fees Credited to Solid Waste Management Fund.

City Code Section
  1. A. All fees, assessments and interest received by the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability with respect to solid waste collection or disposal will be deposited with the City Treasurer and credited to the Solid Waste Management Fund.
  2. B. Monies deposited into the Solid Waste Management Fund will be used for administration, implementation and operation of solid waste, recycling, composting and sustainable development programs, consistent with all applicable constraints on use of funds. BPS may spend or apply such fees and charges to implement and administer solid waste, recycling, composting and sustainable development policies approved by the Council.
  3. C. The proceeds from the City’s sale of a forfeited franchise will be deposited with the City Treasurer and credited to the Solid Waste Management Fund. Such proceeds will be used to offset the City’s costs of the process of replacing a franchisee, including its costs for providing any necessary temporary collection services, and to offset program costs to the public.
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