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MAR 19 <br />1966 <br />500K <br />for over <br />8 years, and inflation has drastically increased <br />the <br />cost we estimated for filling it in when that became necessary. <br />In addition, there has been a complete change in how we must do <br />that and how we must monitor our present program. Added to that <br />is the storm drainage problem and how we must handle the <br />rainwater coming off the top of the landfill. It has become very <br />evident that we must increase the fees, even though the increase <br />might create a temptation for residents or part-time businessmen <br />not to dump at the landfill. Meanwhile, the consultants are <br />studying the County's solid waste needs for the next 20 years <br />along with ways to fund those needs. <br />Chairman Scurlock agreed that we need to look at the cost <br />feasibility of other procedures, such as recycling, etc. <br />Commissioner Bird understood that if we did not choose to <br />increase the Renewal and Replacement Fund by $97,000 and did not <br />choose to buy the capital equipment to a total of $363,000 in <br />this fiscal year, then our revenue requirements would be <br />basically the same as they were last year, and we would not need <br />the additional increase. <br />Director Pinto confirmed that the Board could do that, but <br />__ pointed out that the rate shock would be there for next year or <br />the following year, and probably would be even greater. <br />Commissioner Bird asked if after we receive the consultant's <br />final study this summer, there may be a way of phasing into these <br />rates a little more smoothly than this abrupt 75% increase. <br />Director Pinto pointed out that the operating cost does not <br />include any money for closing the landfill or the capital <br />improvements for the structure we are talking about now. <br />Certainly the general public wants to know why the increase has <br />to come all at once and would prefer that it be phased in, but <br />when we are required to change the total mode of operation, the <br />resulting massive costs makes the increased rates a necessity. <br />Commissioner Bird asked what happened since last budget time <br />to now, and Director Pinto explained that neither the budget nor <br />19 <br />� r � <br />