HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2002-039 Proclamation for Heroes of 2001 Stamp Day 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 component Disposal Fee is the central of the North Carolina State
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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 tire 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.
-: 1 5 C'�, C
arry Jacobs, air
Orange Co ty Boa ounty ommissioners