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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2002-039 Resolution Regarding Scrap Tire Disposal Program P/*UN/�Z R,Cs 9 RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT CONTINUATION OF EXISTING SCRAP TIRE ADVANCE DISPOSAL FEE AND TO REMOVE THE SUNSET PROVISION THAT WILL REDUCE THE FEE FROM 2% TO 1% EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2002 WHEREAS, the 2%Advance Disposal Fee is the central component of the North Carolina State Scrap Tire Program; WHEREAS, this is one of the few areas in recycling and in promotion of solid waste reduction where the state of North Carolina has actively demonstrated leadership and vision; and WHEREAS, the program has been highly effective here in Orange County and throughout the state; WHEREAS, the fee has previously been 1% and was found to be inadequate to fund the essential programs related to managing scrap tires; WHEREAS, the fee supports abatement of nuisance fire collection sites and has been utilized here in Orange County for that very purpose; WHEREAS, the fee supports and encourages scrap tire recycling activities; and WHEREAS, the fee directly contributes to the significant reduction in illegal dumping of scrap tires across the state by providing and fully funding a program that efficiently and effectively manages this waste material. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Orange County Commissioners that the Board fully supports the continuation of the 2% advance disposal fee and urges the legislature to make the existing Scrap Tire Disposal Program permanent. This, the 4th day of June, 2002. arty Jacobs, air Orange Co ty Boa ounty ommissioners