A. For the purpose of carrying out the collection of garbage the city council may, by resolution, provide for the entering into of a contract with any suitable persons, firms or corporations, for a term not exceeding five years, for the right to collect and remove garbage and rubbish; such persons, firms or corporations shall be known as the city garbage collector.

B. Such contract shall provide that the city garbage collector has the right to collect and receive the collection charges and fees as may be from time to time set by city council by resolution, and not in excess of such determined rates and charges.

C. Such contract shall be awarded to the person submitting the lowest and best bid; provided, that successful bidder is determined by the city council to be a reliable person. the bidding for such contract shall be in conformity with the requirements of and be granted only upon and after notice as provided in Sections 37904, 37905, 37931, 37933, 37934 and 37935 of the Government Code of the state of California, as they are amended from time to time. Before awarding the contract to any person, a bond for faithful performance of the contract shall be furnished by him in such amount as may be determined to be appropriate by the city council. (Ord. 88-9 (part); Ord. 117 § 16 (part), 1972)