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~~~ ' H. The Board re-emphasized that solid waste collection/transportation decisions would remain the prerogative of eac-Fi local government entity. I. It is important that UNC-CH representatives sit at the table, even if the University chooses not to commit to participation in the solid waste management system. IV. Facilities, Services, & Programs A. With regard to principle #2 (Section I-B), sixty acres of the Greene Tract should be set aside for use by the County in /~ future solid waste management activities, with the balance of the Greene Tract to remain under the ownership of the current owners, who shall determine its future use. If this course of action is followed, the Town of Chapel Hill is expected to rezone the property for appropriate solid waste uses. If the Towns disagree with this approach, they should offer counterproposals that are reasonable and cost effective. Failing agreement within 12 months, the Greene Tract would become a landfill asset with the lead entity making siting decisions and assuming control of the property as a landfill asset. B. Local governments shall continue to work, through the LOG, to site a transfer station and work to develoQoptions for materials recovery and construction & demolition disposal. The Board acknowledged the need for srtma decisions,. but believes that those decisions should be considered comprehensively rather than piecemeal. Review of options should include the pros and cons of co-locating major solid waste facilities; and review of information to be gathered by County and LOG staffs regarding model solid waste facilities from across the nation that are viewed positively in their communities. C. The Board formally indicated its intent not to seek a new MSW landfill in Orange County. D. The Board affirmed its intent not to use eminent domain to acquire an MSW landfill site, but acknowledged that decision is not binding upon future Boards of Commissioners. The Board also indicated a willingness to consider the use of eminent domain as a last resort, with regard to other types of solid waste facilities. V. Financing A. As part of the financing mechanism, all boards endorse implementation of a "Chapel Hill-Carrboro-Hillsborough- Orange County Solid Waste Availability Fee" for all county residents. B. Solid waste operations shall continue to operate as an enterprise fund after the County assumes responsibility. The County shall have the option of implementing other fees, and shall not be required to use general funds for solid waste management activities. C. Any interlocal agreement must allow the lead entity unilaterally to raise fees by up to 10% annually (this provision is in the most recent version of the draft interlocal agreement). D. The Board endorsed a conceptual revenue structure that: 1. finances core operations (MRF, MSW and C&D Landfills) through tipping fees 2. finances collection/transportation activities through property taxes and collection charges 3. finances reduction/recycling through tipping fees to the extent practical, with the balance from availability fees E. The Board indicated its willingness to consider pay-per-throw as a revenue and waste reduction tool. F. It is important that an indirect cost study be accomplished, if the County assumes the lead role, so that administrative cost allocations for required County support (personnel, finance, purchasing, budget, attorney, etc) can be accurately determined.