Narrative of Resolution:
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Resolution to authorize the County Manager to execute into a contract with a consultant to bring the County into compliance with the DEC regulation of having a Solid Waste Management Plan in place. Having a LSWMP will ensure that Sullivan County will be eligible for future grant funding.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $100,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
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WHEREAS, Sullivan County Division of Public Works operates and maintains 6 Transfers Stations, a cardboard recycling facility, a Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) export building, a closed capped landfill and wishes to establish a composting facility; and
WHEREAS, New York State DEC Title 6 CRR-NY 360.19 sets forth the operating requirements of a part 360 Solid Waste Management Facility which the County owned Solid Waste Operations fall under and 6 CRR-NY 360.19 (c) (2) specifies the need for a LSWMP. 6 CRR-NY 366-1.2 lays out the General criteria for a LSWMP to plan ahead 10 years with biennial updates in order to accept and process MSW; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County issued R-22-12 Professional Consulting Services for the Development of a Solid Waste Management Plan and has received 3 proposals. It was determined by the Sullivan County Division of Public Works that Cornerstone Engineering and Geology, PLLC would best serve the interests of Sullivan County and its constituents and is a responsible proposer to the RFP. Cornerstone has successfully completed 4 LSWMP of the 7 counties in DEC region 3 of which Sullivan County belongs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is authorized to execute an Agreement for the development of a LSWMP at a cost not to exceed $100,000.00, said contract to be in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.
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