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County Administrator's Report 13. 12.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	06/26/2014
Issue: Request to Schedule a Public Hearing - Oak Grove Land Clearing Debris Disposal Pit
From:	Pat Johnson
Department:	Waste Services
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Oak Grove Land Clearing Debris Disposal Pit Owned by Escambia County - Patrick T. Johnson, Solid Waste Management Department Director

That the Board authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing for July 10, 2014, at 5:31 p.m., 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, located at 745 County Road 99 North, Walnut Hill, Florida, owned by Escambia County.

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 by Road Department staff. This facility is owned and operated by Escambia County for the purposes of County road/drainage maintenance activities.

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.

This facility does possess a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Permit. A copy of the most recent Inspection is attached for reference. At this time there are no environmental concerns associated with this facility.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The County Attorney's Office will review the permit 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 Public Hearing will be scheduled.

Attachments
Oak Grove Inspection Report
Oak Grove Permit Form
Oak Grove Permit Application