REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 15, 2019
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: JERRY L. SCHUBER SR., Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Solid Waste Management Division
BY: BRITTANIE FECHNER, Management Analyst II
Department of Public Utilities - Solid Waste Management Division
SUBJECT
Title
RESOLUTION - To authorize submittal of applications to The Recycling Partnership for payment programs and related authorizations (Citywide)
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Utilities or designee to submit applications for no-match payment programs to The Recycling Partnership, and execute related documents to implement and secure payment related to all available no-match grants for which the City of Fresno is eligible.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Council adoption of the above Resolution will allow the Department of Public Utilities, Solid Waste Management Division, to submit applications to The Recycling Partnership, a national nonprofit which leverages private funds in community programs. The Resolution will permit implementation and execution of grant funded programs currently in progress which benefit the City of Fresno and its residents. This action will provide for a continuum of solid waste and recycling activities, including but not limited to outreach events, recycling activities, litter control, oil recycling and other activities in which the Department of Public Utilities, Solid Waste Management Division is involved, and that funding expenditures are applied consistent with State requirements.
Adoption of the above resolution will authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, as the Signature Authority to execute all documents necessary to apply for and secure payment from no-match payment programs. The authorization will be effective until rescinded by the Signature Authority or this governing body.
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