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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: May 8, 2014 <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No. 7 -f <br />SUBJECT: Issues and Funding Options for Orange County's Recycling Programs <br />DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste /Recycling PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No <br />ATTACHMENT(S): <br />1) April 9, 2013 Abstract — Operational <br />and Funding Options for Orange <br />County's Solid Waste and Recycling <br />Programs <br />2) April 23, 2013 Abstract - Public Hearing <br />to Consider Operational and Funding <br />Options for Orange County's Solid <br />Waste and Recycling Programs <br />3) October 8, 2013 — Work Session to <br />Review the Process of Creating a Solid <br />Waste Collection and Disposal System <br />Service District <br />4) November 19, 2013 Abstract — Urban <br />Curbside & Multi- family Recycling <br />Discussion <br />5) December 10, 2013 Abstract — Rural <br />Curbside Recycling Options <br />6) January 23, 2014 Abstract - Rural <br />Recycling Service District <br />Implementation Planning <br />7) February 4, 2014 Abstract — Scheduling <br />Public Hearings — Proposed <br />Unincorporated County Recycling <br />Service District <br />8) April 15, 2014 Abstract — Solid Waste <br />Service Tax District for Recycling <br />9) Frequently Asked Questions — <br />Proposed Solid Waste Service Tax <br />District <br />INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />John Roberts, 245 -2318 <br />Michael Talbert, 245 -2308 <br />PURPOSE: To discuss issues and funding options for Orange County Recycling Programs. <br />BACKGROUND: The County's Reduce, Reuse & Recycle (3 -R) Fees consists of one annual <br />recycling fee that is billed in conjunction with the annual property tax. The fee is a Basic <br />Availability Fee of ($47 /year) that is charged to all improved properties county -wide and funds <br />various recycling operations such as the county Toxicity Reduction Improvement Program <br />