The city council finds that the periodic collection of solid waste benefits the occupants of all places and premises in the city and therefore all such occupants are made liable for the collection fees specified in this chapter. In the case of premises containing more than one dwelling unit or place of business, or both, such fees may be billed to the landlord, who shall collect such fees levied against the occupants of the dwelling units or places of business located on the premises and shall transmit the amount so collected to the city. In the event the landlord fails to collect such fees from any such occupant and remit the same to the city, the landlord shall be liable to the city for the payment of such fees. Fees imposed by this chapter shall be a civil debt to the city from the person or persons who are liable for payment of the same. (Ord. 2021-06 § 2 (Exh. A), 2021)