HomeMy WebLinkAbout30-0512-25R STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
A Resolution Amending the Fee Schedule for
the Department of Public Works, RESOLUTION NO. 30-0512-25R
Solid Waste Division
WHEREAS, Jefferson County is a political subdivision of the state of Washington
as provided by Title 36 RCW and the Washington State Constitution Article 1 1, and may
impose fees to recoup the costs of providing services to the public; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners may impose fees charged by
the Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division ("Solid Waste Division") to
implement the code and statutory duties; and,
WHEREAS, JCC 3.80.020 authorizes the Solid Waste Division to request adoption
of its fee schedule by resolution;and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a revised Solid Waste
Division fee schedule by Resolution 28 23 on July 3, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution 28 23 set a benchmark for a reserved capital fund balance of
25%of current capital replacement value; and,
WHEREAS,the projected year-end capital fund balance of$453,443 is an estimated
$1.8M less than the fund benchmark; and,
WHEREAS,the projected year-end capital fund balance of$453,443 is an estimated
$3.1 M less than the estimated cost of transfer station infrastructure repair and replacement
needs; and,
WHEREAS, failure to address critically needed transfer station infrastructure repair
and replacement will cause unplanned service interruptions; and,
WHEREAS, Solid Waste Division staff presented analysis and discussed these issues
with the Board of County Commissioners and the Solid Waste Advisory Committee on March 26,
2025, and again on April 29, 2025; and,
WHEREAS,Public Works staff has recommended the adoption of a"Capital Surcharge"
to be applied to the current per ton fee charged at the transfer station in order to fund transfer
station infrastructure repair and replacement,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON:
Section 1. Whereas Clauses Adopted as Findings of Fact. The Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners hereby adopts the above "Whereas"clauses as Findings of Fact.
Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this resolution is to:
1) revise the pre-tax base per ton fee for garbage disposal collected at the Transfer Station
scales from one hundred sixty-five dollars and twenty-three cents($165.23)to one
hundred eighty dollars and twenty-three cents($180.23)
2) reduce the minimum fee weight from two hundred forty (240)pounds to two hundred
twenty (220)pounds
3) set aside fifteen dollars and no cents ($15.00)per ton of every municipal solid waste
transaction at the Transfer Station,excluding yard debris, in a separate Solid Waste
capital account to be used for facility and equipment capital purchases,repairs,
replacements, and/or improvements.
The revisions to the Public Works Solid Waste Division Fee Schedule are shown as follows:
SOLID WASTE FEE SCHEDULE JAMIUARY 1,2025 FEES AUGUST 1,2025 FEES
3.6% Mee before "Rounded 3.6% Fee before "Rounded
TRANSFER STATION FEE SCHEDULE BASE FEE TAX Rounding Rounding Fee with TAX BASE FEE TAX Rounding Rounding Fee with TAX
1 Solid Waste Disposal Rate per Ton $ 165.23 $ 5.95 $ 171.18 $ (0.18) $ 171.00 $180.23 $ 6.49 $186.72 $ 0.28 $ 187.00
2 Asbestos Disposal Rate Not accepted Not accepted
3 Refrigerator Environmental Fee $ 20.00 $ 20.00 $ 20.00 $ 20.00 $ 20.00 $ 20.00
4 Minimum Charge up to 240 lb./220 lbs $ 19.78 $ 0.71 $ 20.49 $ (0.49) $ 20.00 $ 19.30 $ 0.69 $ 19.99 $ 0.01 $ 20.00
S Non-Disposal Weight Charge $ 20.50 $ 20.50 $ 0.50 $ 21.00 $ 20.50 $ 20.50 $ 0.50 $ 21.00
QUILCENE DROP BOX SITE
1 Mimmtrn Fee(two 32 gal Containers) $ 14.84 $ 0.53 $ 15.38 $ (0.38) $ 15.00 $ 14.84 $ 0.53 $ 15.38 $ (0.38) $ 15.00
2 Loose Garbage:
(a)Load up to one cubic yard $ 35.62 $ 1.28 $ 36.90 $ 0.10 $ 37.00 $ 35.62 $ 1.28 $ 36.90 $ 0.10 $ 37.00
(b)Each additional 1/2 cubic yard $ 17.80 $ 0.64 $ 18.45 $ (0.45) $ 18.00 $ 17.80 $ 064 $ 18.45 $ (0.45) $ 18.00
3 Automobile Tires(each) $ 6.93 $ 0.25 $ 7.18 $ (0.18) $ 7.00 $ 6.93 $ 0.25 $ 7.18 $ (0.18) $ 7.00
4 Truck Tires(each) $ 7.91 $ 0.28 $ 8.20 $ (0.20) $ 8.00 $ 7.91 $ 0.28 $ 8.20 $ (0.20) $ 8.00
5 Heavy Equipment Tires(each) $ 17.80 $ 0.64 $ 18.45 $ (0.45) $ 18.00 $ 17.80 $ 0.64 $ 18.45 $ (0.45) $ 18.00
6 Large items not fitting in compactor(each) $ 17.80 $ 0.64 $ 18.45 $ (0.45) $ 18.00 $ 17.80 $ 064 $ 18.45 $ (0.45) $ 18.00
7 White goods(each) $ 17.80 $ 0.64 $ 18.45 $ (0.45) $ 18.00 $ 17.80 $ 0.64 $ 18.45 $ (0.45) $ 18.00
8 Refrigerators(each) $ 33.64 $ 1.21 $ 34.85 $ 0.15 $ 35.00 $ 33.64 $ 121 $ 34.85 $ 0.15 $ 35.00
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,phrase of this resolution or its
application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this resolution or its
application to other persons or circumstances shall be fully valid and shall not be affected.
Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution is effective upon August 1, 2025.
Section 5. SEPA Categorical Exemption. This resolution is categorically exempt from the State
Environmental Policy Act under WAC 197-11-800(19).
APPROVED and ADOPTED this J2 day ofy ,2025.
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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Mark McCauley, County Administrator
From: Monte Reinders, Public Works Director/County Engineer, /��
Agenda Date: May 12, 2025
Subject: Solid Waste Fee Revision Resolution
Statement of Issue: The current fee schedule for solid waste disposal has not kept apace with
emergent capital facility repair and replacement costs and the projected year end Equipment
Reserve (Capital) fund balance is $1.8M less than the benchmark established in Resolution No.
28 23 and an estimated $3.1M less than capital costs identified in the 6 Year Capital Plan.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's 8 Con's: This issue was discussed at special joint meetings of
the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on March 26,
2025 and April 29, 2025. Staff stressed that inaction would lead to unexpected service
interruption as critical equipment failed and funding was inadequate to affect repairs or
replacement.
Staff recommended that a "Capital Surcharge" of $15.00 be added to the pretax per ton rate
which would be set aside in the Equipment Reserve (Capital) account to be used for facility
and equipment capital purchases, repairs, replacements, and/or improvements. Staff
additionally recommended lowering the minimum fee weight threshold from 240 pounds to
220 pounds in order to equitably distribute customer contribution to capital needs.
At the April 29, 2025 special meeting a SWAC motion passed to recommend to the BoCC the
adoption of the capital surcharge and revise the minimum fee weight as recommended by
staff and the BoCC agreed with this recommendation.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: The additional funding will position Public Works to
receive and repay or match loans and/or grants from sources such as the Public Works Board.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution Amending the Fee Schedule.
Department Contact: Al Cairns X213
Reviewe By:
Mark McCaul , County AdministratQ Date