§ 8.06.010. Purpose and declarations.

(a)

It is declared and determined that the business of collecting and subsequently transporting, transferring, disposing of commercial debris generated, kept or accumulated in the city of Lincoln (hereinafter referred to as ("city") affects the health, safety, public welfare and quality of life of the inhabitants of the city. The city further declares that the business of collecting and disposing of commercial debris is a public service and should be regulated by the city. The use of any public street or public property in connection with such business is of great concern to the city and should be regulated by the city. Therefore, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide such regulation.

(b)

It is the further purpose of this chapter to regulate such business in order to ensure its orderly operation, and to minimize the adverse effects it may have on the local environment. It is also the purpose of this chapter, aside and apart from regulation, to require compensation for the value of the franchise issued by the city.

(c)

It is the further purpose of this chapter to provide for the uniform regulation of commercial debris collection, removal and transportation within the city.

(d)

The city elects to have the grant of franchises governed by the ordinance codified in this chapter, and any ordinances amendatory thereof, and these provisions shall constitute the exclusive procedure applicable to the granting of franchises for the conduct of the business of collecting, transporting or disposing of commercial debris.

(e)

If any portion of this chapter is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining part of this chapter.

(Ord. 732B §1(part), 2003)