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429 <br /> October 26,1988 <br /> taking the step p of proposing the formation of a utility. This (� <br /> will enable to effectively nage the solid waste issues, t <br /> including recycling,rather than merely cope with it. <br /> we will continue to analyze solid waste programs with the goal of <br /> identifying the best plan to achieve a practical and environmentally <br /> sound solution for our city. We have already demonstrated a <br /> commitment to recycling with the execution of our 1988 recycling <br /> study. We lookforward to building on the knowledge generated from <br /> our , <br /> (forts to date and anticipate that cx st-effec "'CU""'CU"tive <br /> efforts will continue to be brought an-line. <br /> Me wish to start slowly, but with the luxury of studying the <br /> successesd failures of those who have gone before us In this <br /> waysights focused on twe think we c n a ahead with firm resolve and keep <br /> our <br /> majorgoals to be accomplished in solid waste. <br /> We propose that the financing s <br /> of the solid waste utility be <br /> a :.� <br /> supported by household and business service Charge paid <br /> community-rade. Each household, multi-familydwelling, <br /> apartment,commercial enterprise in Everett would be assessed spall Pee.The initial assessment will raise aproximatel $135,000 toinaugto necessary projects. Present resourcerecovery funds from(solid late)will also be carried forward in the amount <br /> of$65,000 and budgeted to the solid waste utility fund. <br /> Because we have always worked Closely with the City Council in <br /> successfully launching.new programs of this nature, 111 be <br /> bringing forward an operating our <br /> that will meet the objectives of <br /> both the City Council end Citizens to keep Everett among the <br /> front-runners in this very important quality of life issue. <br /> Library <br /> peva <br /> In 198/,a the voters P Everett approved a bond issue to axcomplish <br /> rt. <br /> three in goals: 1) remodel the main library, making it more <br /> efficient end better able to serve its clients,2) expand the main <br /> library to serve more citizens with more materials,a d 3)build a <br /> w branch facility in south Everett to better pet the needs of <br /> this rapidlyo <br /> growing area of our community. To meet this goal, <br /> plans call for the library staff and a large selection of books and <br /> materials to be moved while the library projects are being <br /> completed. The cost of this plan, Including ming expenses and p <br /> temporary facility,are budgeted at$100,000. <br /> Reserve Funding for Peal Estate AcquiSition I� <br /> The council r ended that the ash the Real <br /> Estate Acquisition Fund be increased to permitthe reserves <br /> to purchase <br /> additional lands for future project needs. The City has <br /> successful retro of meeting contingency funding needs by planning <br /> for reserve funds based on specific goals. Presently the balance in <br /> our acquisition fund is$230,000. The 1989 reserve Contribution of <br /> x <br /> $140,000,plus right-of-way sales f$100,000 andinterest earnings, <br /> will allow us to reach the goal of$500,000 in 1989. <br /> Council Audio System <br /> river recognized <br /> last several years, the City Council and Administration <br /> p <br /> the problems with the current sound system In the <br /> council <br /> chambers. It is clearly 1 time to uaddress xnese problems and <br /> todesign a system that will able everyone In attendance et any <br />