HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 09 - NCTCOG Solid Waste ProgramMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: • RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 4, 2014
SUBJECT: NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
REGIONAL SOLID WASTE PROGRAM LOCAL
IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT CALL FOR PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION
City Council consider adopting a resolution authorizing City of Grapevine participation in
the North Central Texas Council of Governments' FY 2014 / FY 2015 Regional Solid
Waste Program Local Implementation Project, authorizing staff to submit a funding
application under this Call for Projects in an amount of $55,700.00, authorizing staff to
execute application submittal documents, and take any necessary action.
FUNDING
Funding will be programmed in the City's FY 2015 operating budget and will be reimbursed
by NCTCOG at the end of the project.
BACKGROUND
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has opened its FY 2014 / FY
2015 Regional Solid Waste Program Local Implementation Call for Projects. The Program
will provide grant funding to projects which further goals consistent with the Regional Solid
Waste Management Plan.
Expanding multifamily housing recycling programs throughout the region is one of the
programs stated goals; and has long been a goal of the City.
Regionally, there is a total of $1.3 million available for Solid Waste Management Projects
with individual project funding limitations of $15,000 to $125,000. The due date for
applications is March 11, 2014. Interlocal Agreements for approved programs will be
processed in June, 2014.
The proposed Apartment Recycling Project would focus on increasing recycling at our
apartment complexes through outreach and education by delivering: flyers describing
apartment recycling, clear bags to help tenants get started, and general information for
apartment residents in Grapevine.
The City plans to request approximately $55,700 for the Apartment Recycling Project.
Additional community involvement may be sought to provide for the delivery of the
outreach material.
Staff recommends approval.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A
PROJECT APPLICATION WITH THE NORTH CENTRAL
TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR A REGIONAL
SOLID WASTE PROGRAM LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE
CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO ACT ON BEHALF OF
CITY OF GRAPEVINE IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE
APPLICATION; AND PLEDGING THAT IF FUNDING FOR
THIS PROJECT IS RECEIVED CITY OF GRAPEVINE WILL
COMPLY WITH ALL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS OF NORTH
CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, TEXAS
COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE
STATE OF TEXAS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is directed
by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to administer solid waste
project funds for the implementation of NCTCOG's adopted Regional Solid Waste
Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is qualified to apply for project funds
under the Request for Project Applications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Manager or his designee, is authorized to request grant
project funding under NCTCOG's Request for Project Applications of the Regional Solid
Waste Local Project Funding Program and act on behalf of the City of Grapevine in all
matters related to the grant project application and any subsequent project contract that
may result.
Section 2. That if the grant project is funded, the City of Grapevine will comply
with the requirements of NCTCOG, TCEQ and the State of Texas.
Section 3. That the local government will allocate and expend the necessary
monies to support this grant project and then seek reimbursement from the NCTCOG on a
timely basis.
Section 4. That the grant project funds and any project- funded equipment or
facilities will be used only for the purposes for which they are intended under the project.
Section 5. That the grant activities for this project will comply with and support the
adopted regional (and local) solid waste management plans adopted for the geographical
area in which the activities are performed.
Section 6. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 4th day of March, 2014.
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