Drafter
Clerk 01/13/2009
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A MOTION authorizing temporary free disposal of flood-related debris resulting from the January 2009 flood event.
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WHEREAS, King County experienced unusually destructive rain, flooding and other secondary hazards ("flood") beginning early January 2009, causing significant damage to homes and other property, and
WHEREAS, the executive, on January 8, 2009, declared a flood emergency for King County, and
WHEREAS, disposal of solid waste material resulting from the flood 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 flood, and
WHEREAS, the executive, on January 8, 2009, called for a temporary waiver of solid waste fees for the disposal of flood-related debris at county disposal sites beginning January 10, 2009, ending January 26, 2009, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to K.C.C. 10.12.050.B, actions taken by the executive to temporarily waive solid waste disposal fees that continue beyond the date of the next regularly scheduled council meeting require council approval by motion, and
WHEREAS, the estimated loss of revenue resulting from the temporary solid waste disposal fee waiver is approximately $100,000, and
WHEREAS, the executive reserves the option to return to the council with a detailed accounting of the actual revenue lost and related expenses incurred as a result of the temporary solid waste disposal fee waiver for the purpose of obtaining a supplemental appropriation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
A. The King County council hereby authorizes the executive to temporarily suspend solid waste disposal fees for flood-related debris related to damage from the flood of January 2009;
B. Loads of flood-related debris from commercial haulers will not be accepted at no charge without prior authorization by the division d...

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