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Commissioners direct up to $100,000 in insurance‑liquidation recoveries to landfill‑closure fund; motion passes 4‑0
Summary
After staff reported a $29,985 payment from an insurer in liquidation tied to historic landfill cleanup, the board moved to allocate recoveries (up to $100,000) into the landfill closure account; the motion passed unanimously.
Spokane County received $29,985 as part of a settlement from an insurer that had provided coverage for the county’s Greenacres landfill, county attorneys and risk‑management staff told the Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 18.
Jim Omasio of the county attorney’s office and county finance staff outlined the recovery process and advised the board that the contract with the historical‑recovery firm required a 10 percent fee. After paying the firm, the county would net roughly $27,000 from the first check, staff said.
County staff recommended placing the funds in the landfill closure account, which helps pay long‑term monitoring and maintenance costs for three closed county landfills. Kyle (last name not provided) and Lindsay (last name not provided) explained the closure fund is nearly exhausted and that the county had covered gaps recently with small transfers from tipping fees.
Commissioner French moved a motion to allocate any future revenues from the insurance claims into the landfill closure account up to $100,000; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Waldrop. After a public‑testimony call (no one testified), the commissioners voted “Aye,” and the motion passed 4‑0.
The board asked staff to notify commissioners if additional recovery funds are received; staff said they expect more recoveries, possibly larger amounts, and will report back.
Ending: Commissioners approved allocating recoveries to the landfill closure account and asked staff to return with updates when further funds are available.
