Musical artist Hans Söllner expresses his dissatisfaction with bureaucracy: "I'm not a fan of it"
Bad Reichenhall Introduces Street Cleaning Fees, Resident Challenges Classification
In the picturesque town of Bad Reichenhall, the city administration has recently implemented a new street cleaning fee system. The system, which classifies streets based on traffic safety and cleanliness, has raised questions from one resident, 69-year-old Bavarian musician Hans Söllner.
The Heubergstraße, where Söllner resides, has been classified as cleaning class 2, requiring two cleanings per month. This classification has resulted in a fee of 92.99 euros for the cul-de-sac. However, Söllner has expressed dissatisfaction with the fee, as he believes the area was not previously cleaned and no fees were charged.
The city's new street cleaning directory, which came into effect on July 1, 2024, classifies all streets into one of four cleaning classes. The classification process takes into account actual cleaning efforts of recent years, estimates of experienced building yard employees regarding the specific degree of dirtiness of individual local streets, and considerations for traffic safety, particularly in curve areas.
The city administration has responded to Söllner's allegations in a detailed statement. According to the statement, the higher classification of the Heubergstraße is justified due to local conditions, such as a gravel garden strip and unpaved areas promoting the entry of gravel and stones onto the road.
The street cleaning fee calculation is valid until December 31, 2025, after which a new calculation will be made. The total costs of street cleaning are set in relation to the total length of the city's streets. For the year 2024, the fee-eligible cost is 244,196.42 euros, with half due for the current year. The costs of street cleaning are determined based on various factors, including workplaces in the building yard and finance department, fuel for vehicles, depreciation, and operating costs.
Interestingly, the city assumes 10% of the costs for street cleaning to reflect the general interest in public cleanliness. However, the emptying of waste containers along the streets is not taken into account in the calculation of street cleaning costs.
Söllner, determined not to let the street cleaning fees continue as is, has stated that he will speak out if something is not right. In a show of his commitment, he has offered to officially take on the job of street cleaning himself.
The future classification of the Heubergstraße remains uncertain, as Söllner's concerns are being addressed by the city administration. The specific individual accountable for assigning streets to cleaning class 2, including calculating street cleaning fees such as those assigned to Heubergstraße in Bad Reichenhall, is not identified in the available public information.
In conclusion, the implementation of the new street cleaning fee system in Bad Reichenhall has sparked a conversation about cleanliness and cost-effectiveness, with one resident, Hans Söllner, leading the charge for change. The city administration's response and the outcome of Söllner's concerns will be closely watched as the situation unfolds.
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