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Business owners press council over exclusive commercial waste franchise; council corrects ordinance language
Summary
After extended public comment from local business owners about competition and pricing, the council adopted Ordinance 2026-09 to correct franchise language so it matches the contract with Republic Services; staff said the change fixes wording and does not alter policy intent.
The Groves City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 2026-09 to correct the city code’s language so it aligns with the contract awarding an exclusive commercial and industrial solid-waste franchise to Republic Services. Staff said the amendment fixes wording differences discovered while implementing the November franchise approval and does not change policy intent.
Council and staff explained the corrected language clarifies that front-load commercial containers will be included in the…
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