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• 1Q • FY 2000-2001 FY nnn 2000 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: 06/07/00 Revised 11/27/00 recycling/resale facilities,administrative offices,and transfer station. Another important decision will involve a long-range financing plan for the expansion of recycling services,construction and operation of the various facilities and the provision of related solid waste services. Timetables related to major facility siting,sizing,development, and operation (along with associated programs and services) will be determined now that the organizational structure and governance issues have been fully resolved and implemented. For solid waste management the current era is a period of transition from a system of landfills and collection services to a new system that may also involve transferring waste out of county,more emphasis on ways to reduce waste, expanded education opportunities,regulation, and an important need to secure long-term alternative financing to maintain the financial viability of the enterprise system based on these changes. FINANCIAL IMPACT/RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS The siting,planning,design,construction, and operation of future solid waste facilities and related services as well as permanent closure of currently operating landfills will be measured in millions of dollars. Precise cost estimates will be developed based on the timing, location,and types of solid waste facilities that the Board of Commissioners ultimately elects to pursue. All of these costs will be borne by the solid waste enterprise, with no underwriting from the County's General Fund. Alternative sources of funding must be explored unless significant reduction of services occurs. Alternative financing options may include availability fees,solid waste district fees,expansion of fees for services, etc.