{"id":798294,"date":"2019-08-06T17:06:26","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T23:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/?p=369570"},"modified":"2019-08-07T09:46:26","modified_gmt":"2019-08-07T15:46:26","slug":"frisco-to-consider-10-cent-disposable-bag-fee-at-grocery-stores-retail-shops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/local-news\/frisco-to-consider-10-cent-disposable-bag-fee-at-grocery-stores-retail-shops\/","title":{"rendered":"Frisco to consider 10 cent disposable bag fee at grocery stores, retail shops"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Frisco is considering a new ordinance that would place a fee on disposable bags.<\/strong>
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FRISCO \u2014 Frisco is hoping to make good on its promise to become more environmentally sustainable this year, beginning with efforts to reduce the amount of waste in town.<\/p>\n

The town is set to introduce a disposable bag ordinance to the Frisco Town Council during its next meeting later this month. The ordinance would set a disposable bag fee of 10 cents to be implemented next year. Town staff believes the proposed fee would help to dramatically reduce the amount of disposable bags being used by visitors and town residents.<\/p>\n

The proposal comes on the back of Frisco\u2019s 2019-20 Strategic Plan, which was adopted in May and outlines specific goals and implantation strategies for the council over the next year and a half. Listed among the town\u2019s sustainability goals \u2014 which include ongoing energy audits of town facilities and promoting water conservation, among other projects \u2014 was the consideration of a fee or outright ban of disposable bags.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s indicative of why a good vision for the future matters,\u201d Frisco town manager Nancy Kerry said. \u201cThe council came together and set a vision of the community they want to see happen. We want to make sure that\u2019s not a plan that sits on a shelf but that we get things done. \u2026 It\u2019s the implementation of a broad vision of a sustainable environment and a thriving recreational economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

If passed, the new code change would act similarly to the fee passed by Breckenridge in 2013, adding a 10-cent fee consumers will have to pay for most paper and plastic bags at grocery stores and retail shops in town, according to a draft of the ordinance. If passed, the fee would go into effect Jan. 1, 2020.<\/p>\n

In addition to the fee, the ordinance also would mandate the creation of a \u201cdisposable bag fee public outreach plan,\u201d in order to help raise awareness and educate residents and guests about the change. The plan also would include information sessions with retail stores to explain the new requirements.<\/p>\n

While the town isn\u2019t expecting a significant amount of revenue from the fee, especially because the goal is to reduce the number of people using disposable bags, proceeds would go to fund further education and outreach initiatives for the program. Kerry said that for about the first year, impacted businesses might be able to keep the revenue to ease the transition and help purchase new bags for their customers to buy. The town would begin collecting revenue after that period.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s such a common solution today, and it has been shown to be effective,\u201d Kerry said. \u201cIt\u2019s evident that when you add a fee to something, it affects someone\u2019s decision. We know that recyclable bags are very common now. And 10 cents isn\u2019t very much money to make a change in behavior, but it\u2019s effective. It\u2019s not meant to be so cost prohibitive that you can\u2019t get a bag; it\u2019s meant to remind you there are other ways you can carry your groceries home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kerry said more details will be coming as the proposal makes its way to council, but she also said the town is hoping to collect community input to see if there are ways to improve the idea. The ordinance is scheduled to head to council as both a workshop and agenda item during the next council meeting Aug. 13, and Kerry invited residents to stop by and share their opinions on the topic.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis council has shown that they care about the environment,\u201d Kerry said. \u201cWe live here in the Rocky Mountains, we promote people coming to Frisco and we\u2019re going to demonstrate our commitment to the environment. It\u2019s a statement that we want to implement to make sure our visiting and local populations realize it\u2019s a priority. We care.\u201d<\/p>\n

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