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ARF- 3426

3. A.

Work Session

Meeting Date:	10/27/2015
Submitted For:	Mike Pastor
Submitted By:	Sherry Grice, Executive Assistant, Board of Supervisors-District 2
Department:	Board of Supervisors-District 2

Information

Request/Subject

Amend the Landfill User Fee Schedule to include a fifty percent (50%) waiver of landfill fees for construction and demolition debris by religious organizations.

Background Information

Local religious organizations have, for many years, paid the usual landfill fees for disposal of construction and demolition debris at the Russell Gulch Landfill in Globe, and the Buckhead Mesa Landfill in Payson.

Construction and demolition debris includes wood, concrete, metal, roofing, fixtures and debris, etc., resulting from new construction, demolition and renovation projects of a church building or property.

Landfill fees are charges levied upon a given quantity of waste received at either of the County's landfills. These fees offset the cost of operation and maintenance of the landfills.

Russell Gulch Landfill and Buckhead Mesa Landfill only accept construction and demolition debris that is generated within the County.

Evaluation

The purpose of this amendment is to allow the County to implement a 50% waiver to religious organizations. Under the amended Fee Schedule, qualifying tax exempt religious organizations would make application for a permit to receive a 50% waiver of the standard "All Other Waste" fee.

Tax exempt religious organizations are currently recognized as a special class with regard to federal and state taxes. A 50% waiver of the landfill fees would be consistent with this distinction and would assist them in achieving their financial goals during demolition and construction of church facilities.

Conclusion

This proposal to allow qualifying tax exempt religious organizations to obtain a permit for a 50% waiver of the standard "All Other Waste' dumping fee at the two County landfills appears to consistent with other exemptions provided to such organizations.

Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of the attached Amended Landfill User Fee Schedule which includes a 50% Waiver of the standard "All Other Waste" category for qualifying religious organizations who have an approved Landfill Fee Waiver Permit.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to approve the Amended Landfill User Fee Schedule dated October 27, 2015, which specifies a 50% waiver of the standard "All Other Waste" category for qualifying religious organizations that have obtained an approved Landfill Fee Waiver Permit. (Mike Pastor)

Attachments
Amended Fee Schedule
Fee Waiver Permit