REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PAUL AMICO, PE, Interim Director
Department of Public Utilities
NICHOLAS MASCIA, PE, Assistant City Manager
City Managers Office
BY: JAMES VERROS, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Solid Waste
JILLIAN GAYTAN, Business Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Administration
SUBJECT
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Action pertaining to Senate Bill 1383 - California's Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy (SB 1383) Local Assistance Grant Program funds:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Affirm the City Manager's finding that Central California Food Bank is Uniquely Qualified to perform the services outlined in the agreement; and,
3. Approve a Service Agreement with Central California Food Bank for edible food recovery services in the amount not to exceed $300,000.00 using Senate Bill 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program Fiscal Year 2022-23 Organic Waste Recycling funds supporting organic waste recovery. (Citywide)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, affirm the City Manager's finding that Central California Food Bank (CCFB) is uniquely qualified to perform services related to Senate Bill 1383 - California's Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy (SB 1383) and approve the Service Agreement with CCFB for edible food recovery services in the Cty of Fresno using SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program Fiscal Year 2022-23 for Organic Waste Recycling (OWR: 2022-23) funds in the amount of $300,000.00 for services performed March 1, 2024 through April 30, 2026, and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign all implementing agreements.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno (City) is seeking to award funding for edible food recovery as part of SB 1383 and Or...
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