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County Administrator's Report 9. 4.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	03/01/2018
Issue: Certificate of Need - Ultimate Waste Solutions, LLC
From:	Pat Johnson
Department:	Waste Services
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning an Application for a Certificate of Need for Ultimate Waste Solutions, LLC - Patrick T. Johnson, Waste Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning an Application for a Certificate of Need for a Solid Waste Management Activity for Ultimate Waste Solutions, LLC:

A. Approve the Application for a Certificate of Need, permitting Ultimate Waste Solutions, LLC, to operate in Escambia County; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificate

[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Account No. 343402]

BACKGROUND:

An Application for Certificate of Need has been submitted to the Waste Services Department by Ultimate Waste Solutions, LLC to operate in Escambia County. This company anticipates servicing Escambia County by providing the collection and transportation of solid waste directly from commercial sites to the County’s landfill.

The Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82 Solid Waste states: "Any person who engages in any solid waste management activity on a commercial basis, and any person who establishes a solid waste disposal facility, shall also hold a valid certificate of need or current county franchise." An executed Certificate of Need is valid indefinitely unless a change in name or ownership occurs.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The required Permit Application Fee of $150.00 has been deposited into Fund 401 Solid Waste, Account Number 343402.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

This recommendation is consistent with the Board of County Commissioners mission statement: “To provide efficient, responsive services that enhance our quality of life, meet the common needs, and promote a safe and healthy community.”

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Following approval of this recommendation, original Certificates of Need will be distributed to the Clerk of the Court, the issuing department and the applicant. A Solid Waste Management Permit will then be issued and distributed accordingly. Compliance with insurance requirements for permits was coordinated with the Office of Risk Management.

Attachments
CON_Ultimate Waste Solutions
CON Backup_Ultimate Waste Solutions