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2 <br /> As a result of the unstable state of the recycling market, the County retained an independent <br /> third party consultant, SCS Engineers to confirm its' internal assessment by conducting a solid <br /> waste cost of services and rate study (Attachments A and B). SCS Engineers in collaboration <br /> with County staff developed a Five Year Financial Plan to ensure fiscal resiliency to the Solid <br /> Waste Enterprise Fund on a long-term basis while at the same time maintaining the County's <br /> record and reputation for achieving high waste reduction targets and landfill diversion. <br /> The financial analysis concluded that an increased program fee is necessary to achieve a <br /> sustainable and recurring revenue stream for the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. The suggested <br /> method for increasing the fee is to use a multi-faceted approach with a General Fund and a <br /> Solid Waste Fund Balance contribution to modestly increase the program fee. On January 30, <br /> 2017, the County Manager presented to the Solid Waste Advisory Group (SWAG) two options <br /> that used the multi-faceted approach (Attachment C). Also, the Community Development <br /> Director will develop a communication plan to inform residents of the Solid Waste program fee. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact in receiving these reports and presentation. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION <br /> Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and <br /> volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive this report and <br /> provide questions and feedback. <br />