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Ord 2547 - Solid Waste Franchise Extension COUNCIL BILL NO. 3047 ORDINANCE NO. 2547 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2460, THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FRANCHISE, TO EXTEND SAID ORDINANCE UNTIL FEBRUARY 25, 2018 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, Ordinance 2460 grants an exclusive franchise ("the Existing Franchise") to United Disposal Services, Inc. dba Allied Waste Services of Marion County-Woodburn to collect, transport, and convey solid waste in the City; and WHEREAS, Allied Waste Services of Marion County has merged into Republic Services and United Disposal, Inc. now does business as Republic Services of Marion County-Woodburn; and WHEREAS, On November 14, 2016, the City Council extended the Existing Franchise until December 10, 2017 to allow sufficient time to negotiate a renewal; WHEREAS, the City and Franchisee have been in productive negotiations regarding a renewal to the Franchise agreement; and WHEREAS, Republic Services has requested an additional 45 days for their corporate office to review the draft Franchise and provide feedback; and WHEREAS, in the interest of providing uninterrupted solid waste disposal service to the residents of Woodburn, the City and the Franchisee have agreed to extend the form of the franchise from December 10, 2017 until February 25, 2018, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF WOODBURN ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council finds that the Franchisee has consented to this franchise extension. Section 2. Section 2.3A of Ordinance 2460 is amended to read as follows: 2.3A Extension. Notwithstanding any language to the contrary contained in Section 2.3 Term, this franchise ordinance and the rights and privileges granted herein shall remain in effect until February 25, 2018. Section 3. Emer-gency. This Ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety (because of the Page 1 - Council Bill No. 3047 Ordinance No. 2547 need for the Existing Franchise to be extended prior to its expiration) an emergency is declared to exist and this Ordinance, shall take effect immediately upon passage by the Council and approval by the Mayor. ': Approved as to for City Attorney Da Appro ed. K afhryn Figl y, ay r Passed by the Council -2rpm Submitted to the Mayor -t> Approved by the Mayor k j tll, Filed in the Office of the Recorder ls"4 -P 0 ATTEST: Heather Pierson, City Recorder City of Woodburn, Oregon Page 2 - Council Bill No. 3047 Ordinance No. 2547