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CADEPTSTUBWORMSMswch1117.doc 1 Printed: 12/04/98 I. Vision /Goals The Board confirmed its commitment to the We support the solid waste goals solid waste goals as adopted in December adopted in December 1995. 1995. The board confirmed its adherence to the six principles it identified in November 1997 (with minor modifications noted where applicable in the sections that follow). These principles are: • Enterprise fund operation (i.e., revenues We believe it desirable to operate solid must meet or exceed expenditures). waste management as an enterprise fund. • The Greene Tract remains a landfill asset. See response section IV A. We reiterate the Council resolution of July 2, 1998 stating: "Recognize the need to begin discussions on whether to keep the Greene Tract as publicly owned land, and if so, what if any uses would be suitable. Recognize that a decision about the Greene Tract should not delay the transfer of governance." The Council asks for clarification about the difference between the proposal in this section that the "Greene Tract remains a landfill asset" and the proposal in the section of facilities, etc., that only 60 acres be used for solid waste management activities. • No restrictions on acquisition of additional The Council opposes the acquisition of acreage at the current landfill. Mrs. Blackwood's and Mrs. Nunn's properties adjacent to the landfill property north of Eubanks Road, but does not oppose acquisition of other properties. • Whoever is responsible for countywide We believe that cooperation among solid waste system needs committed committed partners is essential for the partners to make an enterprise operation success of the solid waste management economically viable. in Orange County; and we believe that adoption of an Interlocal Agreement would formalize the commitment among the parties. CADEPTSTUBWORMSMswch1117.doc 1 Printed: 12/04/98