LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING OF SOURCE SEPARATED RECYCLABLES
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve an Interlocal Agreement for the Acceptance and processing of Source Separated Recyclables with Emerald Coast Utilities Authority. Further, that City Council authorize the Mayor to take all action necessary to execute an agreement.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The City’s Sanitation Services Department began a city-wide recycling program in fiscal year 2009. By converting twice a week garbage collection to once-per-week garbage collection and once-per-week recyclable material collection, customers receive the same level of service at no additional cost.
In order for the City to continue to offer a recyclable collection service, it must have an agreement for recyclable processing service. At present, Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) operates the only Municipal Recycling Facility (MRF) in our region that is capable of processing the recyclable material collected by Sanitation Services. The proposed Interlocal Agreement clarifies the terms and conditions under which the City may deliver its collected recyclables to the ECUA MRF.
The market for recyclable materials fluctuates greatly. Costs associated with processing the recyclable materials collected by Sanitation Services will be based on the Average Market Value (AMV) per ton of recyclables.
PRIOR ACTION:
June 14, 2018 and September 12, 2019 - City Council approved Interlocal Agreement(s) with ECUA for the Acceptance and Processing of Source Separated Recyclables
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Costs associated with processing the recyclable materials collected by Sanitation Services will be based on the AMV.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
10/15/2021
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Amy Miller, Deputy City Administrator, Administration & Enterprise
John Pittman, Director, Sanitation Services & Fleet Management
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Interlocal Agreement with ECUA
PRESENTATION: No end