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Council authorizes TransJordan landfill membership agreement; approves Harriman entry
Summary
Riverton's council voted to authorize the mayor to execute an interlocal agreement admitting Harriman City as an equal member of the TransJordan landfill authority, a move council members said strengthens the landfill's long-term finances and supports construction of a local transfer station.
Riverton City Council authorized the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement admitting Harriman City as an equal member of the TransJordan landfill authority, after a presentation outlining financial terms and operational implications.
Council member McDougall, who led the presentation, said Harriman would enter as a full commercial-rate customer and pay a multi-year buy-in that is credited toward a purchase price if the city later converts that relationship to full membership. McDougall said the deal mirrors past agreements when other municipalities joined TransJordan and that Harriman's participation would bring short-term cash to the authority while strengthening long-term revenue as the city grows.
According to the presentation, the landfill's current valuation is roughly $44 million. Under the proposed terms, non-member commercial gate rates were described as $41 per ton while member rates were noted as $26 per ton; the presentation explained the $15 per-ton difference would be credited toward Harriman's buy-in. Harriman would also provide a $400,000 buy-in payment next year, with similar payments for a multi-year term described during the presentation.
Supporters on the council said adding Harriman would provide timely cash while TransJordan moves forward with construction of a transfer station, reducing the need for long-term borrowing. Council members noted the authority is near the low end of its capital reserves while building the Sandy transfer station and that Harriman's contribution would help cover near-term capital needs and improve the authority's fiscal position.
The council voted to approve the mayor's execution of the interlocal agreement authorizing Harriman's membership. No members voiced opposition during the discussion and the motion passed on a recorded vote.
The mayor will execute the interlocal agreement and TransJordan board staff will schedule any necessary steps to onboard Harriman as an equal member.
