The Dillon County Council passed the following emergency ordinance to aid citizens and towns with debris removal.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR THE REMOVAL OF DEBRIS
AND OTHER STORM RELIEF
WHEREAS, Governor Nikki Haley has declared a State of Emergency in Dillon County and surrounding areas due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Matthew, and
WHEREAS, the Dillon County Council finds that it is necessary to provide County resources, equipment, and personnel for the purpose of debris cleanup and other storm relief efforts, and
WHEREAS, the Dillon County Council further finds that such services are necessary to maintain the public health and safety of the citizens of Dillon County, and
WHEREAS, the Dillon County Council also finds that it is necessary to waive solid waste fees for all Dillon County residents and municipalities at the Dillon County Landfill for yard debris and C&D materials in order to promote the quick and efficient cleanup of storm related debris.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED AND ORDERED:
1) That the Dillon County Administrator or his designee is authorized and directed to use County equipment and personnel for cleanup of debris or other storm relief in the unincorporated areas of Dillon County as the County Administrator deems necessary.
2) That the Dillon County Administrator is authorized and directed to assist the municipalities of Dillon County in their cleanup efforts if they request such assistance.
3) That the Dillon County Administrator shall prioritize such relief efforts based on the need and the availability of resources.
4) That no action taken in carrying out the provisions of this Ordinance shall be performed in a manner that violates orders by Judge Paul M. Burch filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Dillon County in Case # 91-CP-17-274 and 2010-CP-17-187.
5) That all solid waste fees for yard debris and C&D materials at the Dillon County Landfill are hereby waived for all Dillon County residents and municipalities during the effective dates of this Emergency Ordinance.
6) That this emergency ordinance shall take effect on October 11, 2016, and shall terminate thirty (30) days from this date or upon the termination of the State of Emergency as determined by Governor Haley.
