CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST

Raymond E. Graham, Chairman, Cedar Run District     September 16, 2002

Department, Organization                                                     Board of Supervisors

or Person Making Request                                                            Meeting Date

Anthony I. Hooper, Assistant County Administrator

Staff Lead and Department 

Topic:              A Resolution to Revise Fees at the Landfill for Accepting Special Items

The landfill has experienced an increase in the costs it pays to private vendors associated with the handling of special items such as tires, units containing freon, and tree stumps.  In order to offset these increased costs, an increase in these special fees is recommended as shown in the attached resolution. A public hearing regarding the proposed fee increase was held on August 19, 2002.  No citizen comments were received at the hearing.

Requested Action of the Board of Supervisors

Consider adoption of the attached resolution.

Fiscal Impact:

The revised fees are intended to offset increased costs associated with processing tires, units containing Freon, and tree stumps.

Identify Any Other Departments, Organizations or Individuals That Would be Affected by This Request

Department of Environmental Services

Finance