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Increase Pay as You Throw Tag Rates

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Inline resolution2018-12-10#32-2018
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Increase Pay as You Throw Tag Rates

Resolution #32-2018 — 2018-12-10

WHEREAS

  • the Village of Red Hook has been operating its municipal household garbage and recycling system to provide residents with a cost effective and beneficial service
  • the current budget for 2018-2019 was based on known and projected costs in early 2018 but could not anticipate the global change in the recycling options and costs
  • the Village costs have increased from $0 per ton to $77.10 per ton due to changes in the market for recycled materials and the method used to handle them at Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) and this charge has depleted cash flow in the Garbage Fund
  • the service is still competitive and needed by our residents and helps offset costs in the General Fund

RESOLVED

  • the Village will increase the tag prices from $2.75 to $3.00 and $5.50 to $6.00, effective 1-1-2019