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Board of Commissioners SWDD Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2023 15.B.4. 23-0098 on SWDD assessments, scope of project, methodology, data on waste generation and recommendations. KSI's report recommended both increases and decreases to the County's Waste Generation Unit (WGU) calculations based on the study's quantified data. KSI also recommended following up with a Rate Study of all revenue sources, which was last done almost 30 years ago. Vice Chairman Adams expressed concern the study recommended doubling the fees for restaurants. Director Mehta explained that a gradual increase in assessments based on a holistic view of their funding was most likely. Mr. Jordan informed the Board of rate studies done by other counties. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Commissioner Moss, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss Nineteenth Amendment to Republic Services Recommended action: Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board approve the Nineteenth Amendment to Republic Services landfill contract for the additional landfill gas operation and maintenance services; and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement Attachments: Staff Report Nineteenth Amendment to Republic Services SCS Field Services Proposal Solid Waste Disposal District Director Himanshu Mehta briefly described the amendment regarding the cost to operate and maintain the landfill's gas system. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Commissioner Moss, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss Indian River County Florida Page 2