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Pasco approves interlocal agreement with Franklin County to update regional solid-waste plan
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 4624 authorizing an interlocal agreement with Franklin County and other cities to update a comprehensive solid-waste management plan; staff and the mayor warned state-driven changes could raise costs for residents.
The Pasco City Council on July 21 approved Resolution 4624 authorizing the interim city manager to sign an interlocal agreement with Franklin County and regional partners to update the solid waste comprehensive management plan.
Why it matters: The existing plan was last updated in February 2015, and staff said anticipated state requirements — particularly on biosolids and waste diversion — may require new collection or processing approaches that could increase costs to households.
Staff presentation and background. City staff described the agreement as a partnership among Franklin County and area cities, with a consultant (BDI) contracted to lead the plan update. The agreement itself carries no immediate fiscal impact; any future costs identified in plan implementation would return to council for decision.
Mayor Serrano, who said he sits on the regional solid waste advisory committee, told council the committee is already reviewing draft chapters and that new state legislation is prompting the update. Serrano said the update could bind jurisdictions to new behaviors that carry cost implications and recommended residents engage in advisory-committee meetings or contact Olympia if they oppose state requirements.
Questions on rates. Councilmember Perales asked whether rate increases might follow; Serrano said he would “anticipate it” but could not guarantee that rates would rise. Council members and staff emphasized the interlocal agreement is a planning step to coordinate jurisdictions and meet potential state mandates.
Formal action. Councilmember Mullen moved to approve Resolution 4624; the motion passed unanimously.
Ending: Staff will proceed with the interlocal planning work and return to council if the plan identifies required budget or operational changes.
