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Clerk 11/13/2006
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A MOTION authorizing temporary free disposal of storm-related debris resulting from the November 2006 storm event.
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WHEREAS, King County experienced unusually destructive rain, flooding and other secondary hazards ("the storm") beginning November 6, 2006, causing significant damage to homes and other property, and
WHEREAS, the executive, on November 6, 2006, declared a storm emergency for King County, and
WHEREAS, disposal of solid waste material resulting from the storm at normal disposal fees would cause financial hardship for many property owners and could delay the cleanup of debris, and
WHEREAS, all of King County will benefit from the prompt cleanup of debris caused by the storm, and
WHEREAS, the executive, on November 9, 2006, called for a temporary waiver of solid waste fees for the disposal of storm-related debris at county disposal sites beginning November 18, 2006, ending November 19, 2006, and
WHEREAS, the estimated loss of revenue resulting from the temporary solid waste disposal fee waiver is approximately $50,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
A. The King County council, in light of the storm emergency that has occurred beginning November 6, 2006, affirms that it is in the best interest of the county to waive
the solid waste disposal service fees provided for in KCC 10.12.021, and hereby temporarily waives such fees for storm-related debris resulting from the storm of November 2006.
B. Loads of storm-related debris from commercial haulers will not be accepted at no charge without prior authorization by the division manager of the King County solid waste division.
C. This temporary fee suspension is only authorized from November 18, 2006, through November 19, 2006.
D. The following special conditions apply to the temporary suspension of the disposal fee for storm-related debris:
1. All King County residents are eligible, except those who live in the cities of Seattle and Milton, which are not part of King County's solid waste handling system;
2. King County residents must provide acceptable proof of residence such as a current utility bill or other piece of mail containing the resident's current address;
3. All loads must be properly secured; unsecured loads will be subject to unsecured load fees in accordance with K.C.C. 10.12.040;
4. Loads of storm-related debris may be inspected by King County solid waste division staff, and division staff reserve the right to limit quantities disposed without charge;
5. Only storm-related debris may be disposed at no charge; split loads of mixed storm-related debris and regular solid waste will be charged at the regular solid waste disposal rate; and
6. All standard King County waste acceptance policies apply, which are K.C.C. Title 10 and King County Public Rules and Regulations: Waste Acceptance Rule for King County Solid Waste Division Solid Waste Handling Facilities, which can be found
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