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Director Olson reviewed the memorandum of February 1, 2006 using a PowerPoint presentation (filed with the backup in the Office of the Clerk to the Board) with aerial photographs and other visual aids to orient the Commissioners and audience with the Landfill area. He specified that the topic on the table was whether SWDD should develop the northern expansion area or stay within our existing Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permitted site. He discussed projected growth patterns and the planning versus reality. He also explained that the three recent hurricanes (Frances, Jeanne, and Wilma) have dramatically impacted the Landfill and future planning. For the past 15+ years, the County has been planning to expand the C & D (construction and demolition) to the north of the C-5 Canal directly adjacent to Oslo. It was anticipated that in the build-out in about 2025, the Landfill would extend to Oslo Road. Director Olson continued that when the planning was done, the Landfill was “out in the boonies” and was located where the least amount of development was anticipated. In reality, however, the Landfill is filling faster than anticipated and property around the Landfill is being developed on every side. Also an interchange is being discussed at Oslo Road/I-95 and the question arose whether the planned process should continue or whether a different approach should be considered. Director Olson suggested a new plan to move to the south instead of moving to the north. Without impacting Oslo Road and the anticipated future interchange, that area would become useable and extremely valuable when the interchange is built. The current plan anticipates build- out in 2055. He predicted that in about 15-20 years there would be future options/processes and technology changes for disposal of waste. Director Olson stated that if the Board agreed to give staff direction, staff would modify the current master plan to reflect the new direction and extend the contract with MWI Pump Company. An immediate decision was not necessary on the property north of the C-5 Canal. February 21, 2006 2 S.W.D.D.