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Public Hearings 11.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	07/11/2013
Issue: 5:32 p.m. Public Hearing - Permit Renewal - Oak Grove Land Clearing Debris Disposal Pit
From:	Pat Johnson
Department:	Waste Services
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of the renewal of a Permit to Construct and/or Operate a Land Clearing Disposal Management Facility for Oak Grove Land Clearing Debris Disposal Pit.

Recommendation: That the Board authorize the renewal of a Permit to Construct and/or Operate a Land Clearing Disposal Management Facility for Oak Grove Land Clearing Debris Disposal Pit, located at 745 County Road 99 North, Walnut Hill, Florida, owned by Escambia County.

[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste, Account Number 343402]

BACKGROUND:

The Oak Grove Land Clearing Debris Disposal Pit is needed for services to the north-end of the County. The pit operates under the guidelines established under Escambia County Ordinance 2006-24, Rules 62-4.540 and 62-701.803, Florida Administrative Code. The site is designed for the convenience, scale of economy, and ease of access to North Escambia County.

The Escambia County Code of Ordinances Chapter 82, stipulates that each entity must obtain a permit from the Solid Waste Management Department in order to operate an infill facility in Escambia County. The Department Director of Solid Waste Management has determined that the facility satisfies the permitting criteria for an infill facility. A copy of the proposed permit renewal is attached.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding is available in Fund 401, Solid Waste, Account Number 343402.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The County Attorney's Office has reviewed the application for form and legal sufficiency by legal sign-off.

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."

Ordinance 2006-24, enacted March 16, 2006, requires a permit to construct, operate, modify or close a construction and demolition debris or land clearing disposal management facility.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Following approval of this recommendation, a Permit shall be issued and distributed accordingly.

Attachments
Oak Grove Permit
Oak Grove Application 2013