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The Lee County Solid Waste Division Summary of Services and Fiscal Information

The Lee County Solid Waste Division Summary of Services and Fiscal Information. The Lee County Solid Waste Division Introduction.

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The Lee County Solid Waste Division Summary of Services and Fiscal Information

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  1. The Lee County Solid Waste Division Summary of Services and Fiscal Information

  2. The Lee County Solid Waste Division Introduction The Solid Waste Enterprise Fund is used to account for the provision of Solid Waste Services to the general public. Enterprise funds are used to account for operations that are financed and operated in a manner similar to private business enterprises. The intent of the County is, that costs of providing solid waste services to the general public on a continuous basis, be financed or recovered primarily through user fees. (Ref. FY 08 CAFR) Mission Statement: To ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Lee County by providing a responsible and economical solid waste management system.

  3. The Lee County Solid Waste Division Core Programs & Services The State mandates that Counties provide environmentally safe solid waste disposal for their citizens (F.S. Chapter 403) • The BOCC determined that Lee County would utilize Waste To Energy (WTE). • WTE requires solid waste flow control for financing & debt service. • Flow control requires franchise collection services & interlocal agreements with municipalities.

  4. The Lee County Solid Waste Division Core Programs & Services (continued) The BOCC & Comprehensive Plan Have Established the Lee County Integrated Solid Waste Management System The Integrated Solid Waste Management System is fundamentally comprised of: • Residential and Commercial Collection Services • Recycling • Waste To Energy • Landfill • Hendry County Transfer and Disposal • Household Chemical Waste Management

  5. The Lee County Solid Waste Division Five Year History Note: Expenses include Debt Service & Non-Bonded CIP Projects

  6. The Lee County Solid Waste Division Five Year History Solid Waste Employees

  7. The Lee County Solid Waste Division Current Operations FY 2009 Solid Waste Division Employees & Direct Contractors

  8. The Lee County Solid Waste Division Where Are We Today ? Current Operating Budget: $57,250,000 Current Annual Debt Service: $22,500,000 FY2010 Anticipated CIP Expenses: $16,000,000 Total: $95,750,000 72 approved positions 0 vacancies

  9. The Lee County Solid Waste Division Departmental Major Issues • Contractors’ Performance & Financial Status • Energy Cost (Fuel) & Energy Revenue (Electric) • Commodity Markets (Recycling Revenue) • Interlocal Agreements with Cities Must Be Maintained • Future Facilities Planning & Development • Regulatory Requirement Changes • Climate Change/Carbon Cap potential cost of approx. $5MM – $25MM/year

  10. The Lee County Solid Waste Division Where Are We Going?

  11. The Lee County Solid Waste Division Where Are We Going? Core Services and Programs Currently Performed At 100% : • Customer Service • Recycling • Waste To Energy • Landfill • Residential and Commercial Collection Services • Hendry County Transfer and Disposal • Ash Transport • Household Chemical Waste Management • Right of Way / Illegal Dump Clean Up • Plan, Design, and Construct Solid Waste and Recycling Facilities

  12. The Lee County Solid Waste Division Where Are We Going? Options for reduction in programs/levels : • Reduce Education / Promotions • Reduce Collection Service (Recycling & Vegetation) • Reduce ROW Clean-Up • Reduce Customer Service Options for enhanced or new revenues: • Additional Recycling Efforts (e.g. C & D recycling currently under development) • Additional Biosolids Processing (will require facilities)

  13. The Lee County Solid Waste Division Action Requested From Board Maintain Stable Residential Assessments

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