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4 delays in decision making make an interim plan necessary. The Durham Transfer Station would be a satisfactory remedy as an interim measure. Orange County is a leader in environmental stewardship. Efforts in this process cannot be viewed as being anything but comprehensive; subject to immense scrutiny and with broad community involvement. Where ever a facility is placed it will impact upon that area and the routes to that location. Where ever placed, all practical means can be employed to establish high standards of quality in facility appearance and operations. These considerations have been paramount in staff efforts to bring forth viable options, consistent with the economic impacts upon future waste disposal costs. County Management and Solid Waste Management have provided the BOCC a solid body of information that should enable a consensus to emerge on solid waste disposal options. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the BOCC to make that decision. Staff is prepared to present the various options and respond to questions. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The cost associated with the negotiation /acquisition and design /development of the solid waste transfer station is estimated at $5 -6 million. When the BOCC received a Capital Funding Update at its budget work session on October 27, 2009, an estimate of $8 million was provided, representing the high end of a funding equation given the unknowns of a land acquisition. Solid Waste Management still believes the $5 -6 million range is viable. The transfer station capital project will be financed through debt issuance secured by Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and County General Fund revenue with the intent that payment would come entirely from Solid Waste Fund Revenue. Sufficient reserves are available within the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund to initiate property acquisition. RECOMMENDATION(S): The County Manager recommends the Board consider adopting a motion to approve either Option A. Option B, or Option C and the associated actions contained within the chosen Option, as detailed below. Option A. Highway 54 site — If the BOCC is prepared to move forward on this site then: 1) Authorize the County Attorney and County Management to complete negotiations to acquire the Hwy 54 site, up to a total of 150.87 acres (142.87 main acreage; 8.0 access acreage). The appraised value is $935,000. A minimum of 36.2 acres is recommended. 2) Authorize a reimbursement resolution for the project and authorize actions by Finance to secure financing for land acquisition, professional services, and other project related expenditures as may be required, including appropriate budget amendments 3) Direct the County Clerk to begin solicitation of volunteer representatives from the Hwy 54 area to serve on a Community Advisory Committee to be appointed by the BOCC to help guide the design /development phase of the Solid Waste Transfer Station on the Hwy 54 site per BOCC authorization January 2009 Option B: City of Durham transfer station — If the BOCC sees this option as a viable solution, then: