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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2022-R0046 - SPAG Grant Application Household Hazardous Waste Collection EventResolution No. 2022-R0046 Item No. 7.21 January 25, 2022 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the South Plains Association of Governments is directed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to administer solid waste grant funds for implementation of the Council of Government's adopted regional solid waste management plan; and WHEREAS, The City of Lubbock in the State of Texas is qualified to apply for grant under the Request for Applications; NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the City of Lubbock, a home rule municipal corporation, acting through its Cit; Council hereby authorizes the City of Lubbock Solid Waste Services Department to reques grant funding under the South Plains Association of Governments Request for Applications o the Regional Solid Waste Grants Program; and THAT if the project is funded, the City of Lubbock, acting by and through the City of Lubbocl Solid Waste Services Department, will comply with the grant requirements of the South Plain, Association of Governments Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State o Texas; and THAT the grant funds and any grant -funded equipment or facilities will be used only for purposes for which they are intended under the grant; and THAT activities will comply with and support the adopted regional and local solid waste management plans adopted for the geographical area in which the activities are performed; and THAT the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Lubbock in order to expedite the performance of city business, to delegate authority to execute any necessary or related documents associated with the South Plains Association of Governments Request for Applications of the Regional Solid Waste Grants Program and the authority to act on behalf of the City of Lubbock in all matters related to the grant application and any subsequent grant contract and grant project that may result; to the City Manager of the City of Lubbock, or his designee. Passed by the City Council on January 25, 2022 DANIEL M. PE, MAYOR ATTEST: Reb cca Garza, City Secre ry AS TO ood a ' , P.E., Di fl erector of Public Works APPROVED AS TO FORM: Ryan ook , Assistant City Attorney RES.Solid Waste SPAG Grant Applications 1.14.22 Form 4. Resolution A resolution authorizing the application must be approved by the governing body of the Applicant. Following this page is an example Resolution Form that may be used to prepare the required resolution. To complete your application, please remove this page and replace it with a signed resolution of your entity's governing body. Project Application Form 4 Resolution 0 Resolution No. 2022-R0046 Resolution Resolution of the Mayor of Lubbock, Texas Dan Pope authorizing the filing of a grant application with the South Plains Association of Governments for a regional solid waste grants program grant; authorizing the Solid Waste Services Department to act on behalf of the City of Lubbock in all matters related to the application; and pledging that if a grant is received the City of Lubbock Solid Waste Services Department will comply with the grant requirements of the South Plains Association of Governments, the Texas Commission On Environmental Quality and the State of Texas. Whereas, the South Plains Association of Governments is directed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to administer solid waste grant funds for implementation of the COG's adopted regional solid waste management plan; and Whereas, The City of Lubbock in the State of Texas is qualified to apply for grant funds under the Request for Applications. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Mayor of Lubbock, Texas Dan Pope: 1. That the City of Lubbock Solid Waste Services Department is authorized to request grant funding under the South Plains Association of Governments Request for Applications of the Regional Solid Waste Grants Program and act on behalf of The City of Lubbock in all matters related to the grant application and any subsequent grant contract and grant project that may result. 2. That if the project is funded, City of Lubbock Solid Waste Services Department will comply with the grant requirements of the South Plains Association of Governments Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State of Texas. 3. The grant funds and any grant -funded equipment or facilities will be used only for the purposes for which they are intended under the grant. 4. Activities will comply with and support the adopted regional and local solid waste management plans adopted for the geographical area in which the activities are performed. Passed anqsxproved by The City of Lubbock City Council in Lubbock, Texas, on this the Tuesday the 25th day of Jan ary, 2022. 09-07-2025 (Signature of Authorized Official) Mayor of Lubbock, Dan Pope (Notary Signature) c -.,, 12 Carina Reyes (Commission Expires) CARINA REYES Notary Public, State of Texas Notary ID# 13331645-5 My Commission Expires 09-o7-2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Grant Grant Summary The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) states "leftover or unused household products can contain chemicals that present safety concerns if not managed properly." These products such as corrosive cleaners, oil paints, varnishes, pesticides, herbicides, acids, and pool chemicals are often called household hazardous waste (HHW) Improper disposing of these items through drains, outdoors, and garbage receptacles creates health and environmental issues. Currently the City of Lubbock Solid Waste Department accepts HHW collection by appointment exclusively and is only able to offer four appointments for residents per week. A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event would allow a large collection opportunity. Prior to and during the event education will be provided on choosing environmentally sustainable household products, and options for reuse of the materials through donation to our Reuse Barn. Education and collection objectives for Household Hazardous Waste support the South Plains Associations of Governments Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Goals and Objectives for 2022-2042: Goal #3 Encourage proper disposal of household hazardous waste. • Objective 3.A. Educate citizens on the potential hazards of disposing household hazardous waste in their local dumpsters or collection stations. Spread awareness on what HHW is and where citizens can properly dispose. • Objective 3.6. Increase the number of community collection days in the region. Goal #5 Assist joint education efforts on waste reduction and reuse, and proper disposal methods. • Objective S.A. Encourage citizens to prioritize reuse and reduce. Project Scope Host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. Use the contracted services of Green Planet Incorporated to evaluated and collect HHW at the event. Prior to and during educate on ways to reduce, reuse HHW and future responsible disposal options. Grant Funds Request $5,000 for the event service through Green Planet Inc. as well as funds for promotion and education materials. The vendor has a standard flat fee of $2,000 for an event plus additional cost for the type and quantity of HHW collected.