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Legal Notices for 7/13/2011
Posted On 20 Jul 2011
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Request for Contractors/Sub-Contractors
Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation (KHIC) and Southern Tier Housing Corporation (STHC) have several residential housing projects underway in Whitley county, and continue to seek qualified and experienced residential contractors/sub-contractors for residential construction projects. Approved contractors/sub-contractors will be placed on a list to receive bid packages for current and future projects. Applicants are required to furnish evidence of Workman’s Compensation and Comprehensive Public Liability Insurance Coverage, provide work and credit references, and be eligible to participate in federal projects. For HUD Section 3 compliance, the contractor may, if applicable, undertake activities to increase utilization of lower income areas residents and businesses. Those interested may obtain an application by contacting Darrell Kinnett, at (606) 641-0004 or (606) 307-4753 or dkinnett@
windstream.net. Local, small, minority and disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to apply.
Funding for some Whitley County housing project will be provided from Community Development Block Grant funding via the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, for homebuyer units. Other funding from federal, state, and/or private institutions and/or programs will also be used. Contractors will be required to meet federal requirements and comply with reporting requirements. Davis Bacon Wage Rates do not apply. “EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY”
City of Williamsburg
Ordinance No. 11-006
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 003-005 AND ESTABLISHING THE GARBAGE, WASTE AND TRASH COLLECTION RATES AND Establishing CERTAIN REGULATION AND RULES RELATING TO GARBAGE, TRASH AND WASTE COLLECTION IN THE CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG, KENTUCKY AND SETTING FORTH PUNISHMENT FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE AND SETTING FORTH THE JURISDICTION OF THE WHITLEY DISTRICT COURT FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of The City of Williamsburg, Kentucky as follows:
SECTION I: Ordinance #003-005 is hereby repealed.
SECTION II: Beginning with the bills dated July 1, 2011 the following garbage rates shall apply:
A. Residential A – $14.00 per month-collection once a week, curb side.
B. Residential B – Where the head of a household is 65 years of age or older and the total income of the couple is $7,200.00 or less per year, the charge shall be $11.00 per month. Where the head of the household is single and is 65 years of age or more and the total income is $6,000.00 or less per year, the charge shall be $11.00 per month.
C. Commercial – Rates: Basic Rate – $28.00
2 Yard Dumpster Monthly Total
1 Pick up week $55.00
2 Pick ups per week $85.00
3 Pick ups per week $115.00
4 Pick ups per week $145.00
5 Pick ups per week $17500
6 Pick ups per week $205.00
3 Yard Dumpster
1 Pick up per week $80.00
2 Pick ups per week $130.00
3 Pick ups per week $180.00
4 Pick ups per week $230.00
5 Pick ups per week $280.00
6 Pick ups per week $330.00
4 Yard Dumpster
1 Pick up per week $105.00
2 Pick ups per week $175.00
3 Pick ups per week $245.00
4 Pick ups per week $315.00
5 Pick ups per week $385.00
6 Pick ups per week $455.00
6 Yard Dumpster
1 Pick up per week $140.00
2 Pick ups per week $245.00
3 Pick ups per week $350.00
4 Pick ups per week $455.00
5 Pick ups per week $560.00
6 Pick ups per week $665.00
8 Yard Dumpster
1 Pick up per week $175.00
2 Pick ups per week $315.00
3 Pick ups per week $455.00
4 Pick ups per week $595.00
5 Pick ups per week $735.00
6 Pick ups per week $875.00
7 Pick ups per week $1015.00
Self contained/compactor units will be priced on case by case basis.
The Superintendent of Sanitation, in consultation with the City Administrator or Mayor, shall have the authority to adjust the above rates above the base rates, where there is a factor in the collection process. The rates shall be based on average time used in the pick up of the garbage.
Section 3: No garbage shall be picked up when not in a container furnished by the City or special pick-up approved by the Superintendent of Sanitation, City Administrator or Mayor.
SECTION 4: All grocery stores and restaurants shall be required to have a dumpster or dumpsters. The Superintendent of Sanitation shall determine the number of dumpsters and pick ups each customer shall have to adequately serve the place of business.
SECTION 5: All garbage customers that do not utilize dumpsters, must have garbage containers furnished by the City of Williamsburg.
SECTION 6: Within the City limits of Williamsburg. City of Williamsburg shall collect and dispose of all garbage, trash, waste and no other person or entity shall be permitted to collect and dispose of garbage, trash or waste within the City of Williamsburg except those that might contract directly with the City of Williamsburg.
SECTION 7: No person and/or entity other than the City of Williamsburg, Kentucky and its employee or contractors shall enter into a dumpster, compactor and/or roll-off unit for any purpose.
SECTION 8: No person and/or entity shall place, cause to be placed or permit, within the City limits garbage, waste, or trash originating outside the City of collection by the City or for any other purpose.
SECTION 9: Any and all violations of this Ordinance shall be considered a Class A Misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of no more than $500.00 and/or imprisonment or not more that twelve (12) months, or both. The Whitley District Court shall have jurisdiction in the enforcement for any and all violations of this Ordinance.
SECTION 10: All Ordinance or sections of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
This Ordinance shall take effect after its passage and upon publication.
Enacted on this 16th day of June, 2011.
First Reading: June 13, 2011
Second Reading: June 16, 2011
Roddy Harrison, Mayor
Attest: Teresa Black, City Clerk
CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG, KENTUCKY
ORDINANCE NO. 11-007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG, KENTUCKY. ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE USE OF AND THE SERVICES RENDERED BY THE MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM OF SAID CITY. ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE HEARBY REPEALED.
WHEREAS, the City of Williamsburg, Kentucky is under an agreed order by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. The City is requesting a Fund A loan for the construction of the Briar Creek Ball Park Pump Station/Force Main from the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority and,
WHEREAS, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority has agreed to the loan with special conditions consisting of an ordinance to increase water and sewer rates and,
WHEREAS, the United State Department of Agriculture Rural Development strongly encourages the City of Williamsburg to analyze the Cities rate structure and,
WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable and necessary at this time to establish a schedule of rates and charges for the use and services of the municipal sewer system, that the existing schedule of rates for water service be ratified and confirmed and that provision be made for the collection of such rates and charges and,
WHEREAS, it appears that in order to protect the general health and promote the general welfare of the people of the said City, it is necessary that all sources of flowable sewage be connected to a municipal sewer line if available,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG, KENTUCKY, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 13. MONTHLY WATER RATES AND CHARGES.
The monthly water rates and charges shall be as follows:
A. Water Connection/Tap Charges.
A waterworks connection charge shall be made for each water connection with the City waterworks system in the amount of $400.00 for Residential and $800.00 for Commercial.
B. Utility Security Deposit.
Utility Security Deposit shall be $100.00 and payable before water is turned on. Ten dollars of this shall be non-refundable as a hook-up service charge.
C. Basic Monthly Water Rates.
The following basic monthly water rates for the water supplied by the City waterworks system are hereby reaffirmed:
(1) Minimum Water Rate.
The minimum water bill shall be $12.92 per month, and each water customer shall be entitled to 2,000 gallons (or less) of water in each month for such a minimum charge.
(2) Meter Rates for Water Usage in Addition to Minimum Charge.
Subject to the minimum monthly water rate specified above, the following metered charges shall be made for water consumption per month to customers of all size water connections.
CITY WATER RATES
COUNTY WATER RATES
Section 14. MONTHLY SEWER RATES AND CHARGES.
The monthly sewer rates and charges shall be as follows:
A. Sewer Connection/Tap Charges
For applicants who have signed or who sign an Application and make a utility security deposit of $100.00 in which there is hereafter installed a sewage collection line shall within Ninety Days following the date on which such sewage collection line is placed in operation connect into the Cities said sewer system. The sewer connection Tap Fee shall be $400.00 for Residential and $800.00 for Commercial and these must be paid before the City Public Works Department will actually make the tap.
B. Monthly Sewer Rates and Charges.
Rates or charges for sewer service shall be based insofar as possible upon the quantity of water supplied to the respective buildings or premises under the foregoing schedule.
C. Basic Monthly Sewer Rates.
The following basic monthly sewer rates for the water supplied by the City waterworks system are hereby reaffirmed:
(1) Minimum Sewer Rate.
The minimum monthly bill for sewer service shall be $12.10, and each sewer customer shall be entitled in each month to discharge water into the City sewer system based upon water usage of 2,000 gallons or less for such minimum sewer charge of $12.10.
(2) Sewer Rates for Water Usage in Addition to Minimum Charge.
Subject to the minimum monthly sewer rate specified above, the following metered charges shall be made for sewer usage per month to customers of all size water connections:
CITY SEWER RATES
COUNTY SEWER RATES
Section 22. Billing; Collection; Penalties.
The foregoing schedule of water rates and the foregoing schedule of sewer rates shall be put into effect in the collection of all water and sewer bill rendered after July 1, 2011. The rates and charges for both water service and sewer service shall be billed in the aggregate, monthly on the same billing on or about the 6th and 20th day of each month, (two billings), and all bills for such services shall be due within 20 days, after 20 days such charges shall be deemed delinquent. It is intended that bills for sewer service and water delivered to the same premises shall be billed, collected and enforced together, and if any delinquent bill is not paid with 10 days after delinquent notice, the officer or agent of the City in charge of the operation of the City waterworks system shall discontinue or shut off water service to the premises served, and such water service shall not be reinstated until the entire bill for both water and sewer services is paid in full. An additional fee or charge of $25.00 shall be made and collected for reinstating service when any such delinquent bill or bills are paid. The City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to enforce and collect any charges remaining delinquent for thirty days.
Section 23. Penalty for Violation of Ordinance; as Applies to Sections 1-12.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance, or failing or refusing to comply with same, whether or not he, she or it shall be the owner or the occupant of the property involved, shall be fined not less than Ten Dollars ($10.00), nor more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each offense. Each day such person, firm, or corporation fails or refuses to connect the sanitary sewerage drain pipes from any property or building owned or occupied by him, her or it, with the City sewer system, and each day any such privy, well, pool, cistern, septic tank or sink, into which such sewage is cast or permitted to be disposed of, is kept or maintained in violation of this Ordinance, shall constitute a separate offense.
Enacted this 16th day of June, 2011.
First Reading: June 13, 2011
Second Reading: June 16, 2011
Roddy Harrison, Mayor
Attest: Teresa H. Black, City Clerk
