Public Hearings 18.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Solid Waste
- Meeting Date:
- 08/09/2011
- Title:
- Fee Increase
- Submitted By:
- Kim Lemons, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Solid Waste
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
2
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Martin Haverty
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Director, Solid Waste Department
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Docket Number (If applicable):
Agenda Item Text:
Adopt Resolution 11-35 to approve the following changes to the Solid Waste tipping fees - Weighed Load Rate: Increase of $1 per ton, for a final rate of $51 per ton; Weighed Load Rate: decrease of $15 per ton, for a final rate of $35 per ton for system member cities when transporting loads to the Western Regional Landfill; Un-Weighed Load Rate: Increase $1 per bag, $1 per car/van/SUV, $1 per pick-up load, for a final rate of $2 per bag, $4 per car/van/SUV, $7 per pick-up load; Appliance/White Good Fee: $5 per item decreased to $0.
Background:
With the current economic climate negatively affecting fuel prices, it is projected that the Department will experience an increase of $247,000 in costs. The RRAB recommended that the Board of Supervisors increase fees to offset these costs. Their specific recommendation included a $1 per ton fee increase bringing the per ton charge to $51 per ton. Additionally, the Board unanimously voted to recommend a $1 increase to the un-weighed load categories to further offset the cost. This specific recommendation included a $1 per 35 gallon bag, $1 per car/SUV/van, $1 per pick up truck; at the same time any white goods would be disposed of free. Changes to this fee schedule would bring the costs to $2 for a 35 gallon bag, $4 for a car/SUV/van and $7 per pick up truck.
It is projected that the above fee increases will offset the increased fuel costs for the Solid Waste System if the volume of material remains stable as projected.
It is projected that the above fee increases will offset the increased fuel costs for the Solid Waste System if the volume of material remains stable as projected.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
The approved item will be presented to the public for a 30 day public notice period. In addition to formal public notice, customers at each Solid Waste Facility will be informed of the upcoming fee changes, during this 30 day time span. At the end of those 30 days; September 9, 2011 the fee increase will take effect.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
If not approved revenue will not support expenses and the department will have to seek alternative funding sources to cover Solid Waste Department shortfalls.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Resolution to be signed/recorded, is attached.
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