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148 TUESDA¥~ $~ptember 25~ 2001 NOW THEREFORE, the parties to this Agreement hereby agree as follows: The term of this Agreement shall be for a three (3) year period, commencing on July 1, 2003 and ending on June 30, 2006. The tipping fee throughout the term of this Agreement, which the County agrees to pay the City, shall be fixed at $31.70 per ton. However, this fee may be adjusted by the City if, during the term of this agreement, the City experiences an operational cost increase due to changes in federal or state environmental or other laws/regulations affecting the disposal of solid waste. Documentation to support any requested increase shall be provided to the County Administrator prior to the imposition of any increase. The tipping fee of $31.70 shall apply only to the solid waste controlled by the Henry County government through its system of green boxes, convenience centers, and public schools. The tipping fee will apply to all material, including sludge, brought to the landfill by the Henry County Public Service Authority. Waste tires, from any source, will be charged at the rate of $1.06 per tire, or $106.00 per ton if hauled to the facility in bulk quantities. The tire disposal rate may change prior to or during the Agreement period based on contract disposal costs. 2. The City will provide all operational services. 3. The operation of the City's Solid Waste Disposal Facilities shall be seven days a week in order to continue to accommodate the County's solid waste collection schedule. The County agrees that it will assign and transfer to the City all of its rights, title, and interest in all solid waste delivered to and accepted by the City at its facility. The City, as owner of the facility, retains the right to reject any waste brought to the facilities which is not allowable or acceptable waste as defined by the Solid Waste Management Regulations or which is otherwise a problem or threat to the facility operation. o If during the above-stated contract period the City is forced to close it's landfill, the City will not be held liable for the terms of this Agreement. The City will, if the County so desires, negotiate new contract terms to ensure continuity of service. 6. Any special project requiring the disposal of construction and/or demolition debris in excess of 500 tons will be subject to a negotiated rate on a per-project basis. 7. Under the terms of this agreement, the City will accept up to 4000 tons annually of stabilized sewage sludge produced by the PSA or its contractor. Upon closure of the City Landfill, the County will not be financially responsible for any activities related to normal closure and post closure activities prescribed by EPA/DEQ regulations. The City is currently in compliance with all financial assurance requirements set forth by DEQ for landfill closure and post closure activities. Council considered the Consent Agenda with the following items: