MEMO TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor John Marchione
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Revised EnviroStars Member Addendum
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the revised EnviroStars Member addendum. Once approved and signed the Revised EnviroStars member Addendum will remain in effect for the same term as the EnviroStars MOA.
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II. DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Dave Juarez, Public Works Director 425-556-2733
Gary Schimek, Environmental & Utilities Services Division Manager 425-556-2742
Aaron Moldver, Environmental Programs Supervisor 425-556-2756
Ken Waldo, Pollution Prevention Program Administrator 425-556-2714
III. DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
The City of Redmond began participating in the EnviroStars Green Business Program through a New Member Addendum that was executed in 2017 (Attachment A) under the terms of the EnviroStars Green Business Program Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) (Attachment B). The Duration section in the 2017 EnviroStars New Member Addendum to the MOA implied a new Addendum or MOA would be created in 2019. No addendum or MOA is anticipated to be created by the EnviroStars Fiscal Agent, so the City requested the New Member Addendum be revised. The revised language allows the New Member Addendum to remain in effect for the same term as the EnviroStars MOA. The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the revised New Member Addendum language (Attachment C).
Background
In 2017 the city joined the EnviroStars Program. The EnviroStars Program is a statewide hub for businesses to learn how to green their practices, track progress, and get recognized for their achievements. The EnviroStars Green Business Program can help businesses save money, protect the environment, be more efficient, and attract new customers through free regional digital advertising and a customer facing Green Business Directory.
The EnviroStars program has reached 651 businesses statewide; 351 businesses successfully submitted applications, and 286 achieved EnviroStars recognition. In Redmond, 15 businesses have become recognized including Redmond City Hall (Attachment D).
IV. PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS HELD
Council Actions / Communication
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Date (MM/DD/YYYY) |
Action / Committee Presentation |
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08/13/2019 |
Planning & Public Works Committee of the Whole meeting |
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Today |
Approve Member Addendum |
V. IMPACT
A. Service/Delivery:
The City works with businesses through the EnviroStars Green Business Program to help businesses save money, protect the environment, be more efficient, and attract new customers through a customer facing Green Business Directory. 15 businesses within the City have received recognition through the City’s participation in the EnviroStars Program.
B. Fiscal Note:
The City of Redmond EnviroStars annual business membership fee for 2019 is $9,742. This fee was included in the 2019/2020 approved budget and will be split between the Solid Waste/Recycling and Stormwater Pollution Prevention lines of business.
VI. ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
There are no alternatives to the staff recommendation as the City did not request to opt out of the EnviroStars Program prior to the 2019 calendar year. The City has been working with businesses throughout 2019 toward recognition under the program utilizing program resources. Approval of the revised EnviroStars Member Addendum will honor the City’s current commitment for 2019.
VII. TIME CONSTRAINTS
The annual member fee for participation in the EnviroStars Program was due in early 2019 and has not been paid. The City will not pay the member dues until the revised EnviroStars member Addendum is approved.
VIII. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: EnviroStars New Member Addendum
Attachment B: MOA Establishing EnviroStars Regional Green Business Program
Attachment C: Revised EnviroStars Member Addendum
Attachment D: City of Redmond EnviroStars Businesses