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County Administrator's Report 16. 6.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	04/06/2017
Issue: Authorize the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Amending Sections 82-1, 82-167, and 82-225 of the Escambia Code of Ord
From:	Pat Johnson
Department:	Waste Services
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling of a Public Hearing to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Relating to Solid Waste, Amending Definitions Related to Land Clearing Debris and Yard Trash - Patrick T. Johnson, Waste Services Department Director

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at 5:31 p.m., to consider adopting an Ordinance amending Chapter 82, Article I, Sections 82-1, 82-167, and 82-225 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances relating to Solid Waste, amending definitions related to Land Clearing Debris and Yard Trash.

BACKGROUND:

The proposed Ordinance will serve to bring the definitions in the Code of Ordinances related to Land Clearing Debris, Land Clearing Debris Facilities, Yard Trash, and Yard Waste into closer conformity with the definitions used by the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and will clarify the nature of materials which may be disposed or processed by Land Clearing Debris Facilities within the County. The amendments to the definitions are necessary for the continued management of solid waste within the County and were requested and approved by the Natural Resources Management, Waste Services, and Development Services Departments. The definitions within the Land Development Code will also be amended to mirror the changes to the Code of Ordinances, if approved. The amendments serve a public purpose and will benefit the health, safety, and welfare of County citizens.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The proposed Ordinance was drafted by Assistant County Attorney, Meredith D. Crawford, and will be advertised in the Saturday, April 8, 2017, edition of the Pensacola News Journal.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The proposed Ordinance will be advertised in the Saturday, April 8, 2017, edition of the Pensacola News Journal. Upon approval, a copy of the Ordinance will be filed with the Department of State.

Attachments
Draft LCD and Yard Trash Ordinance