REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 28, 2014
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: JERRY L. SCHUBER SR., Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities, Solid Waste Management Division
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno, California, authorizing submittal of grant applications for and acceptance of California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), funding for all available grants for which the City of Fresno is eligible
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution to approve the submittal of and acceptance of funding for all grant applications for California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), and funding for all available grants for which the City of Fresno is eligible.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The adoption of the above Resolution will ensure the implementation and execution of the grant funded programs currently in progress and those which are of benefit to 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, littler control, oil recycling and other activities which the Department of Public Utilities, Solid Waste Management Division is involved, and that funding expenditures are applied consistent with State requirements. The term of the Resolution is from August 5, 2014 through August 4, 2019.
BACKGROUND
The Solid Waste Management Division has taken advantage of the State's California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Grant's since 1994. Grant funds are used each year to promote the importance of recycling of all products, waste minimization, litter abatement and to support public education and community outreach. In FY14, Solid Waste Management Division collection crews recycled 12,500 gallons of used motor oil and 9,000 filters through the City's Residential Curbside Collection Program. The Solid Waste Management Division, recycling program has made contact with over 11,290 during 28 community outreach events. Our educational events made contact with 51 schools during 109 presentations and engaged with 3075 students.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
By the definition provided in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 this item does not qualify as a "project" and is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act requirements.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was not implemented because the adoption of a resolution does not include a bid or an award of a construction or services contract.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no fiscal impact to the General Fund or any City operating funds associated with the recommended action. This project will benefit all Council districts.
Attachment: Resolution