DATE: February 12, 2019
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement for the Southeast Regional Disposal Site
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Adopt Resolution authorizing the Chairman's execution of the Amended Joint Powers Agreement with the Cities of Sanger, Reedley, Selma, Orange Cove, Kingsburg, Fowler, and Parlier regarding the closed Southeast Regional Disposal Site; and
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Amended Joint Powers Agreement with the Cities of Sanger, Reedley, Selma, Orange Cove, Kingsburg, Fowler, and Parlier regarding the closed Southeast Regional Disposal Site to reflect the post-closure status of the site.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions will authorize the execution of the amended Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) No. 88-590, last revised in 1988. The amendment will update the language to confirm the closure of Southeast Regional Disposal Site (SERDS), an inactive solid waste disposal facility that closed in 1990. The amendment will supersede the prior JPA to reflect the post-closure maintenance status of SERDS, funding details consisting of the $3.50 per ton surcharge, and incorporates the direction provided by the Southeast Regional Solid Waste Commission (Commission) Board regarding their approval of annual supplemental fees collected from each jurisdiction. This item pertains to locations in Districts 1, 4, and 5.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative action.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The $3.50 per ton surcharge fee (Surcharge) assessed to landfilled tonnage generated within the SERDS area and paid by the member jurisdiction or the contracted haulers funds the cost for ongoing administration of the SERDS JPA. Based on the Commission's direction, a supplemental payment will be assessed in an amount to be revi...
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