HomeMy WebLinkAboutres1990-051r4TCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA. BILL NO. 90-239
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JUL 0 3 199Q
WHATCOM
7/10/90 PS /Council
7/24/90 PS /Cd%nci1
SUBJECT.•
Resolution finding that the public interest_ would be served by the creation of a solid
waste collection district.
ATTACHMENTS. Resole}+cvi
Letter of June 13 from Paul Curl,.Secretary of SUBSTITUTE Resolution (rec'd 7/18/90)
the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
to Liz Thomas of Preston Thorgrimson, etc.
Public Hearing Needed?
Yes / / No '//
SUMMARY STATEMENT.•
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has been reviewing our proposed
mandatory collection ordinance. It has made a preliminary investigation which has re-
sulted in a positive finding. However, it is requesting a more formal finding and request
cor the Commission to undertake an investigation,�through:.an' action by the County Council.
This resolution will accomplish that.
RECOMMENDED ACTION.-
Pass
COMMITTEE ACTION (including dates):
COUNCIL ACTION (including dates):
7 -10 -90 Executive withdrew proposed resolution
7 -24 -90 Substitute resolution passed 6 -1 with Jackson against.
Related File Numbers.
R 90 -51
Ordinance or Resolution Number:
SUBSTITUTE
INTRODUCED BY:
DATE:
PROPOSED BY:
RESOLUTION NO. 90 -51
Consent
Executive
7 -10 -90
A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST
WOULD BE SERVED BY CREATION OF A SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Whatcom County adopted a Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Plan Update (the "Plan ") on March 13, 1990 as required
by law and regulation; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Ecology of the State of Washington
approved the Plan on May 3, 1990; and
WHEREAS, the Plan incorporated extensive revisions to the 1980
Plan reflecting substantially increased emphasis on waste
reduction, recycling, and resource recovery, and otherwise
complying with changes in solid waste management law and
regulation; and
WHEREAS, the Plan was developed by the Whatcom County
Department of Public Works in cooperation with the Solid Waste
Advisory.Committee; and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Statement has been prepared
on the Plan to comply with the State Environmental Policy Act; and
WHEREAS, the Plan calls for establishment of a mandatory solid
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waste collection district (sta<1F$ in unincorporated
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areas of the County in order to meet the goals of the.Plan; and
WHEREAS, the County has experienced increased public health
and safety problems associated with improper handling and disposal
of solid waste; and
WHEREAS, the Council has on January 4, 1990, pursuant to
notice as provided by law, conducted public hearings on the
formation of said District, and at the conclusion of said hearing
found preliminarily that mandatory solid waste collection and the
formation of the District are in the public interest and necessary
for the preservation of the public health and safety;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council
that:
Creation of a solid waste collection district within the
unincorporated areas of Whatcom County pursuant to Chapter 36.58A
RCW for the mandatory collection of solid waste is in the public
interest and is necessary for the preservation of public health;
and
3'he
Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission !
investigate and
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make a finding as to the ability and willingness of the existing
garbage and refuse collection. companies servicing the
unincorporated area of Whatcom County to provide the required
service.
DATED this 24th day of
ATTEST:
July , 1990.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Ramona Reeves, Council Clerk
J: \et \25552- 89.001 \2FR.col
Ed. July 10, 1990