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DATE: January 20, 1983 INTRODUCED BY Hansey
PROPOSED BY Hansey
RESOLUTION NO. 83 -1
A RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF EVALUATING PROPOSALS
FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A SOLID WASTE
DISPOSAL SYSTEM IN WHATCOM COUNTY
WHEREAS, Whatcom County has determined that to solve the
future problem waste disposal that the incineration method shall
be used, and
WHEREAS, two proposals are currently being considered by the
County Council to implement this policy, and
WHEREAS, the two proposals are substantially different with
regard to construction, cost to the County, operations in future
years and cost of disposal to the consumer of the solid waste
disposal operation, and
WHEREAS, time is of the essence in making a final determina-
tion as to which system is to be constructed,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the matter of obtaining
necessary information be assigned to the Special Cowdttee on Trans -
,.portation and Solid Waste with the following request for information to be provi
ed by both Thermal Reduction Company and Olivine Corporation:
1. Provide proof of availability of a bond in an appropriate
amount and time to guarantee the County successful elimination
of solid waste as required.
2. Proof of a guaranteed purchase of electricity by Puget
Power if that sale is a condition of the financial, operation of
disposal system.
3. Provide study information which will show domestic garbag
trends in the United States including present and future effects o
recycling on the tonnage available to the disposal system.
4. Provide statements from the appropriate air pollution
authorities regarding the permits necessary and the time estimated
RESOLUTION - 1.
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to acquire the necessary permits.
5. Provide an outline of the proposed recycling efforts
included in their plans.
6. Provide engineer reports on the satisfactory operation of
existing installation.
7. Provide a licensed engineer review of the design of the
plant and equipment. This letter should state an opinion of
feasibility of the equipment durability and reliability of the
functions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Committee and the Council
shall work in close cooperation with the County Administration
in obtaining and evaluating the information received and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Committee shall report its
initial findings to the full Council on February 3, 1983 and it
is requested that the Committee make its final report to the
full Council on February 17, 1983, or at a Special Committee of
the Whole Council meeting to be held as near to February 17, 1983
as possible.
PASSED this 20th day of January 1983.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Clerk of the Council
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RESOLUTION - 2.
William P. Roehl, Chairman