HomeMy WebLinkAboutR94-185 increasing rate for landfill and amending res. 92-136Commissioner L , - ,/ J moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 94 - - Z(5 INCREASING THE RATES FOR THE EAGLE COUNTY AND AMENDING RESOLUTION 92 -136 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado (the "Board ") has determined that as nearly as possible, the cost of operating the Eagle County Landfill should be paid from user fees rather than taxes; and WHEREAS, the Citizens of Eagle County have expressed their desire to support a waste recycling program within Eagle County; and WHEREAS, the Board has deemed it necessary to increase fees in order to generate sufficient funds for future landfill mitigation and acquisition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY SSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: 1. That the rates for the use of the Eagle County Landfill be increased as follows: Construction Debris Trash (Compacted or Loose) Minimum Charge Per Load Uncovered Load Tires: Separated from normal trash Not separated $ 27.00 /ton 18.00 /ton 5.00 8.00 additional per loan 4.00 per tire 5.00 per tire These rates shall include the charge of One Dollar ($1.00) per ton which is paid quarterly to the Colorado Department of Health. 2. That the fees to Senior Citizens (over 65 years) for dumping their own domestic trash continue to be waived. 3. That this Resolution shall be effective January 1, 1995. 4. That this Resolution is necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Eagle County, Colorado. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Sy: - hnnette Phillips, Cha man James E. Johnson, Jr. Commissioner Geo - rge Y. Gates, Commissioner Commissioner � seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. Th roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Johnnette Phillips Commissioner James E. Johnson, Jr. Commissioner George A. Gates _ This Resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. trash.fee County Commissioners