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6 <br /> d. According to the U.S Census Bureau, median household income for the zip codes <br /> comprising the proposed district is as follows: <br /> zip code Income <br /> 27231 35,962 <br /> 27278 61,654 <br /> 27312 60,409 <br /> 27510 38,576 <br /> 27541 59,036 <br /> 27572 68,610 <br /> 27712 79,611 <br /> 27514 54,759 <br /> 27243 61,420 <br /> 27516 72,171 <br /> 27302 51,675 <br /> 27517 83,619 <br /> 27705 45,535 <br /> 27707 45,538 <br /> The anticipated tax rate of 1.5 cents is equal to$37.50 for a residence with a value of <br /> $250,000. The recently eliminated Rural 3-R fee for FY-12113 was$38 per residential <br /> unit; 12,547 parcels that received that fee. Therefore, about 60% the 20,545 <br /> residential properties included in the proposed district were already paying a similar <br /> fee. <br /> Based on the median family income of the proposed district zip code areas and the <br /> comparability of the proposed tax rate of the previously paid recycling fee, it is <br /> believed that the majority of property ownerswithin the proposed district would have <br /> the ability to sustain the new district taxes. <br /> e. Current preliminary estimates of revenue generated to finance the recycling services <br /> are $630,000. It is intended that the proposed recycling services be fully funded <br /> through the service district. <br /> 3) The following summarizes the plan for providing recycl ing services within the district: <br /> The bi-weeldy (every other week) recyclables collection service for the proposed district will <br /> be provided by Orange County staff and equipment as is the current service. Roll carts and/or <br /> recycling bins will be distributed to all residences within the district, and those few smaller <br /> commercial establishments that generate residential quantities of recyclables, in two phases <br /> over the next approximately 18-20 months. The service is envisioned to be provided as a <br /> combination of automated with roll carts, semi-automated with roll carts or manual with <br /> recycling bins depending on specific service situations. Special services for the elderly or <br /> handicapped will continue to be provided. While the district tax would not be voluntary, <br /> participation in the recycling program is not mandatory. <br />