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County reports roughly $400,000 in uncollected solid-waste charges; demand letters and liens possible next step
Summary
County staff reported about $400,000 in one-year-plus late solid-waste payments and roughly $100,000 outstanding this year; staff will prepare demand letters and will return to the commission before pursuing liens or property actions.
County staff reported a substantial backlog of unpaid solid-waste charges: roughly $400,000 in late payments older than one year, and approximately $100,000 in unpaid charges so far this fiscal year.
Management said staff will coordinate with the county attorney to produce demand letters to delinquent account holders and will return to the commission before taking further enforcement steps such as placing liens on properties. The commission instructed staff to present any recommended lien actions or policy changes to the commission for approval before execution.
No formal enforcement action was taken at the meeting; staff said they will consult with the county attorney and the solid-waste coordinator to draft next steps and bring a recommendation to the commission.
