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Commission tentatively approves transfer of landfill closure funds to Fillmore City
Summary
Commission tentatively approved transfers from the County’s restricted landfill closure/post-closure funds to finalize permitting and transfer of operations to Fillmore City, via Resolution 2602-17; staff said 60% of permitted area is used and that closure responsibilities transfer with permitting details.
The Millard County Commission tentatively approved transfers from restricted landfill closure/post-closure funds so Fillmore City can finalize permitting and assume closure responsibilities for the area it's taking over.
County staff explained the transfer covers roughly 60% of the currently used portion of the permitted landfill area; the transfer will account for the acreage used to date rather than the total acreage designated in earlier engineering estimates. Staff said the formal transfer of funds awaits the state-permitting process (state has signaled a new permit may be required before formal transfer).
Commissioners moved to tentatively approve the transfers under a single resolution (No. 2602-17) and held a roll-call as part of the record. Commissioners asked staff to confirm final permitting details with Fillmore City and the state prior to completing the transfer.
Why it matters: transferring closure/post-closure funds and permitting responsibilities affects who remains liable for future closure costs and long-term monitoring once Fillmore City accepts the landfill permit. State engineering standards govern the amount required for closure.
Next steps: County staff will coordinate with Fillmore City and state regulators to finalize the permit transfer; the county will formalize the fund transfer when permitting is completed.
