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RESOLUTION NO. 6736
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
APPROVING AN INCREASE IN THE SOLID WASTE
FROM $.07 PER TON TO $.15 PF.R
ORIGINAL
OF PALO ALTO
MANAGEMENT FEE
TON
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 66780 et seq.,
Santa Clara County is responsible for maintaining a county solid
waste management program; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 66784.3, the
county is authorized to levy a surcharge on landfill fees for the
purpose of administering said solid waste management program; and
WHEREAS, the current fee of $.07 per ton of wastes dumped at
landfills in the county is no longer adequate to fund activities
related to the solid waste management plan; and the County of
Santa Clara has requested approval of a fee increase to $.15 per
ton of wastes dumped at landfills in the County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 66784.3(a), any
change to said fee must be approved by the county and by a
majority of the cities contaif'l;.ng a majority of the incorporated
population; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to approve said increase,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the Cicy of Palo Alto does
RESOLVE that the Solid Wast~ Management Program Fee increase from
$.07 to $.15 per ton of wastes dumped at landfills in the county
is hereby approved by the City of Palo Alto, to become effective
immediately upon obtaining the requisite number of city
approvals.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: September 12, 1988
AYES: Cobb, Fletcher, Klein, Levy, Patitucci, Renzel, Sutorius, Koolley
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: ~one
ABSENT: Bechtel
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