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Council hears update on potential split from regional waste district; staff to bring details
Summary
Council members were briefed on discussions with Waste Management about a possible withdrawal from the regional service district, focusing on dividing assets and liabilities, transition timing and a request for more district-provided data before making policy decisions.
Mayor (S1) and council members reviewed recent outreach with the regional waste/recycling district and the provider. Council member (S5) said the district27s board has signaled willingness to "forego doing a feasibility study, just come to a mutual agreement for separation," and placed a placeholder on a future council agenda to return with staff-prepared options and questions for the district.
The council27s discussion emphasized what would be split if Herriman withdrew: trucks, equipment, buildings, fund balances and potentially multi-year agreements to allocate assets or liabilities. Council member (S5) said the district "did not carry any debt" in recent budgets but noted many assets may be illiquid and require multi-year arrangements to achieve an equitable settlement.
Council members agreed they need more precise accounting from the district before any action. Council member (S8) cited a 2023/2024 financial study that estimated about $24,000,000 in assets but warned that valuation and operability of those assets must be verified. Staff said they will continue discussions with the district, request the specific data needed to evaluate transition lead time and present options at a future meeting.
The council did not take formal action on the record at this meeting and instead directed staff to gather additional information for a follow-up agenda item.
