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E performed simultaneously, so staff has recommended proceeding first with implementation of the Urban program because: • There is no current funding source for Fiscal Year 2014/15 curbside or multi - family services • Affects more residents • Assumed easier to implement as Town residents have more experience using roll carts for garbage; less intense public education and outreach efforts (if Towns choose bi- weekly more education and outreach will be necessary) • More efficient distribution due to density • Long time expressions of interest and advocacy for roll carts • Long delivery time (8 -10 months) required for acquisition of new collection vehicles for Rural program indicates that there is time to address Urban program in that period of waiting • Roll cart grant process requires that, as a condition of the grant, the program be implemented within one year of the contract being signed • County is ready to proceed to bid Urban service and roll carts • Rerouting will be somewhat easier for Urban with fewer density related challenges The staff effort involved in planning and executing these cart implementations will be significant and staff wants the process to proceed smoothly, with minimal disruptions and difficulties. Therefore it is strongly advised that these two program cart conversions be done sequentially. It is likely to require several months to successfully negotiate a new comprehensive Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste and Recycling. Attachment E is a Letter of Intent for the Towns consideration that would allow the County to begin the Urban Curbside roll cart implementation process to allow for a July 1, 2014 implementation. This approach was discussed by the Managers who agreed that it be presented to their respective governing boards for consideration. Financing of Solid Waste, Recycling and Waste Reduction Services At present, it is the County's intention to maintain the Solid Waste Convenience Center Fee and the Basic Recycling Fee (3 -R). The Rural Fee (3 -R) will no longer be assessed and may be replaced by a Solid Waste Tax District. The financing as well as management of the Urban Curbside and Multi- family Recycling programs are currently under study by the Towns. County and Town discussions have concluded that the three Towns could assess the Urban and Multi- family Fee through statutory authority not available to the County. No final determinations have yet been made. All decisions must be made with the objective of implementation by July 1, 2014. On November 19, 2013 the Board of Commissioners received a progress update regarding the County's intent to continue to provide urban curbside and multi - family recycling services for the Towns (see Attachment C). The County estimated cost for providing the urban curbside recycling services is competitive with the proposals received from private haulers and there appear to be some additional advantages for the County to continue managing this service. County staff is working with the Towns to proceed immediately with the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for collection services and cart acquisition by December 31, 2013. It will take approximately six months to complete the implementation process to convert to roll carts, including the bidding of the collection service and possible installation of a new service provider, and to execute a comprehensive community education and outreach program.