REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 19, 2020
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: JERRY L. SCHUBER SR., Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Solid Waste Management Division
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - To authorize submittal of application for payment programs to CalRecycle and related authorizations (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the Director or Assistant Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to submit applications for payment programs to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), and execute all documents necessary to implement and secure payment related to all available payment programs for which the City of Fresno is eligible.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The adoption of the above Resolution will ensure the implementation and execution of the CalRecycle payment programs currently in progress and those which are of benefit to the City 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 or Assistant Director of Public Utilities, or designee, as the Signature Authority, to execute all documents necessary to implement and secure payment from CalRecycle. The authorization will be effective until rescinded by the Signature Authority or the City Council.
BACKGROUND
The Solid Waste Management Division has taken advantage of CalRecycle payment programs since 1994. Payment program funds are used each year to promote the importance of recycling of all products, waste minimization, litter abatement, ...
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