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J on bonds would be significantly less than if we went to some other method. Ms. Jettinghoff explained the method by which they determined how much people should pay, noting that they based it on the amount of waste generated by various categories, i.e., a house, an apartment, commercial establishments, etc. They looked at national data on what the generation rates are for different categories and then took a survey locally. The present system is .based on an ERU (equivalent residential unit) and based on the generation of a single family unit, or 1.3 tons per ERU per year. They also surveyed commercial establishments and got information from haulers to determine the different rates for the different commercial establishments. The Chairman further pointed out that if you feel you do not fit properly into the category you are assigned, there is an appeal provision. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. Robert Shotwell, president of Vista Royale Assoc., which has 1512 apartments, pointed out that all 1512 owners will get an assessment. In addition, they have four clubhouses that generate garbage, and they also trim trees. He, therefore, felt their property owners get a triple dip. Director Pinto did not agree. He pointed out that apart- ments are rated under the classification of apartments for what they generate; club facilities are under a special classification re their generation; and the common grounds that are part of that organization will not be paying a tipping fee. Mr. Shotwell continued to contend that if they have to pay for their apartments and for the clubhouses, they are paying twice. Commissioner Wheeler pointed out that that as multi -family, they get a 30% discount from the single family rate, and the clubhouse if it is classified under recreation would be charged 500 less per hundred sq. ft. than a restaurant. 41 BOOK 70 F�acc.4.1 D E C 2 2 1987 I