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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR00-015 rates for landfill and amending reso 96-141Commission ResolutionT oved adoption t the following : BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2000- 6) 6 INCREASING THE RATES FOR THE EAGLE COUNTY LANDFILL AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-141 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 waste diversion efforts at the landfill and continue to fund the county -wide drop -off recycling program through landfill user fees; and WHEREAS, the Board has deemed it necessary to increase fees in order to generate sufficient funds for regulatory mandates required by 6 CCR 1007 -2. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: 1. That the rates for the use of the Eagle County Landfill be modified as follows: Commercial /domestic trash ............... ............................... $23.10 per ton Unseparated construction /demolition trash ...................... $43.90 per ton Separated (clean) wood waste ........... ............................... $21.00 per ton Tires: Separated from trash ..................... ............................... $ 4.00 each Unseparated from trash ................ ............................... $ 6.00 each Minimum charge ........................... ............................... $ 6.00 Uncovered load ................................. ............................... $ 9.00 additional These rates shall include the charge of sixty -seven cents ($0.67) per ton which is paid G:\NLR\R \Tipping Fee Resolution.wpd File No. 86 -52 M i quarterly to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment as a funding mechanism for the Hazardous Substance Response Fund and the Solid Waste Fund. 2. That the entire weight of mixed waste loads which contain 25% or more of construction/demolition -type waste material shall be charged the construction/demolition rate. 3. That "separated (clean) wood waste" be defined as discarded woody material to include, but not limited to, loose dimensional lumber, sheet plywood scraps, particle board scraps, wood pallets, trees, stumps, brush, yard waste, grass clippings, and leaves. Small nails, screws, and metal fasteners contained within the scrap wood material shall be acceptable as well. Determination of suitability of "separated (clean) wood waste" shall be at the discretion of Eagle County Landfill personnel. 4. That the fees to Senior Citizens (age 65 years or older) for dumping their own domestic trash continue to be waived. 5. That this Resolution shall be effective April 1, 2000. 6. That in order to achieve self - sufficiency of the Landfill, it is appropriate to annually review the Landfill Fees and, if necessary, adjust them. 7. That this Resolution is necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Eagle County, Colorado. ATTEST: Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners G:\NLR\R \Tipping Fee Resolution.wpd COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2 File No. 86 -52 Johnnette Phillips, Commission r Commissioner 46 4"' � ' �3 seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Tom C. Stone Commissioner James E. Johnson, Jr. Commissioner Johnnette Phillips This Resolution passed by of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. 3 G:\NLR\R \Tipping Fee Resolution.wpd File No. 86 -52