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Council reviews Transjordan Cities buy‑in proposal as solid‑waste RFP proceeds
Summary
Staff described an offer to join Transjordan Cities (a seven‑city landfill interlocal). Herriman ships about 20,000 tons/year to Transjordan landfill; staff flagged membership terms including multi‑year payments and long‑term disposal security and said they will negotiate details alongside an active solid‑waste hauler RFP.
Staff introduced a proposal to consider joining Transjordan Cities, a seven‑city interlocal that operates a landfill and transfer facilities. Trevor explained the context: Herriman currently sends roughly 20,000 tons a year to the Transjordan landfill via its hauler, and Transjordan has identified a new site to extend disposal capacity beyond the current landfill’s projected 2032 fill date.
Trevor said Transjordan offered Herriman a seat on its board and membership terms that include upfront or staged payments; councilmembers asked about four annual cash payments and whether those up‑front charges could be rolled into hauler fees or negotiated as part of the city’s pending hauler RFP. One councilmember argued that even if there is an initial assessment, lower ongoing disposal fees could make membership advantageous for residents over time.
Council discussion also focused on disposal lifespan and access: staff said Transjordan projects long‑term capacity (decades) at its new site and would build a transfer/tipping facility for member cities. Councilmembers raised concerns about the potential for Transjordan to restrict access to nonmembers in the far future and whether adding members shortens the landfill lifespan; staff said those are part of the negotiation.
Staff reported that Herriman has just closed its RFP for solid‑waste haulers and received two proposals; those proposals will be evaluated in the open process and will factor into any decision about membership. Staff said they will reach back to Transjordan for details and return to the council with formal recommendations.
Next steps: staff will follow up with Transjordan on negotiable terms, integrate findings with the hauler RFP evaluation, and bring a formal proposal back to the council.
