TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Dave Juarez
425-556-2733
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Steve Hitch
Interim EUSD Manager
Public Works
Aaron Moldver
EUSD Utility Supervisor
Public Works
Stacey Auer
EUSD Program Administrator
TITLE:
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Approval of the Inter-Agency Agreement for 2021-2022 Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant with King County (CPA #6203496) in the Amount of $149,974
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City is eligible to receive a biannual grant of $149,974 from the King County Solid Waste Division for the calendar years of 2021 - 2022. The goal of the grant program is to promote proper recycling, waste reduction and reuse. In 2019 -2020 the City received a total of $137,126 under the same program.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
2019 King County Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
Grants in excess of $50,000 require Council Approval
OUTCOMES:
The City and Community will benefit from multiple programs supported by this grant. Sustainable living classes and videos will provide opportunities for residents to learn about ways to reduce waste at home and properly sort recyclables. The Love Food, Stop Waste program will include opportunities for residents to learn how to minimize food waste through virtual cooking classes, food waste challenges, and digital advertising. The grant will also partially support the City's successful Commercial Organics Collection program for multi-family and commercial properties in Redmond. Attachment A includes more detail on all of these proposed programs.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
* Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
* Feedback Summary:
N/A
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