TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Public Works |
Aaron Bert |
425-556-2786 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Public Works |
Micah Bonkowski |
Program Administrator |
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Public Works |
Aaron Moldver |
Environmental Program Manager |
TITLE:
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Informational Presentation on King County Solid Waste Division RE+ Program
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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In order to reach the King County Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan goal of 70% diversion rate of waste from the landfill, the King County Solid Waste Division is embarking on a series of programs under the umbrella of RE+. This presentation by the King County Solid Waste Division is to describe what RE+ is, how it will drive down landfill tonnage, how it will help the City reach diversion goals, and how it will impact the City and its relationship with the County Solid Waste System. As this program begins to drive down tonnage at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, the County will need to find new sources of revenue that are not dependent on waste tonnage delivered to the landfill. This has resulted in a new rate structure from King County that will be different than the tonnage derived “tip fee”. Additionally, the County has asked cities to sign a RE+ pledge to confirm our support for the goals of RE+.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
King County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, King County Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement, Redmond Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
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• Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
The work of the County’s RE+ program is critical to the City of Redmond, and the region meeting solid waste diversion goals. This presentation is providing information from the County on RE+ to provide context on the reasons for restructuring solid waste rates, and to provide information about how the County programs around waste reduction and diversion align with City programs and priorities. Cities that sign on to the RE+ pledge will be eligible for competitive grants from the County.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
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• Outreach Methods and Results:
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• Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$0
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
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Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
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Funding source(s):
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Budget/Funding Constraints:
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☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Item has not been presented to Council |
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Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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None proposed at this time |
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Time Constraints:
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ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
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ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: King County Staff Presentation