Many county fees now appear to be illegal following several court decisions that concluded that no statutory authorization exists for the fees.  PROP recently completed a county survey that summarizes the magnitude of funding shortfalls created by the decision.  You are invited to visit several related web pages.

• Fee Overview
• House Bill 934 - County Fee Legislation
• *New* - Update On HB 934
• Court rulings and related court documents
• County fee survey summary
• County fee spreadsheet
• January 2007 County Administrative Fee Summit
• Sample Resolution for Support of County Fee Legislation

Funding News:

Act 140 was passed last year, reauthorizing the state's Recycling Fee until 2012.  Despite reauthorization, the escalating costs of equipment and high demand have produced significant funding shortfalls.  Please explore these resources from PROP and the Department of Environmental Protection for additional insight and assistance.

• Recycling Funding Still A Challenge
• PROP's Fact Sheets on collection
• DEP/R.W. Beck on Funding Alternatives
• Information on Grants