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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2022-R0045 - SPAG Grant Application for Electronics Waste Collection EventResolution No. 2022-R0045 Item No. 7.20 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 funds 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 City Council hereby authorizes the City of Lubbock Solid Waste Services Department to request grant funding under the South Plains Association of Governments Request for Applications of the Regional Solid Waste Grants Program; and THAT if the project is funded, the City of Lubbock, acting by and through the 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; and THAT 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; 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 DANIEL M. PO ATTEST: Rebec a Garza, City Secre ary )VED AS TO CONTENT: L. WoodFrankliV, P.E., Division Diremor�of Public Works APPROVED AS TO FORM: R n B oke, 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-R0045 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 and approved by The City of Lubbock City Council in Lubbock, Texas, on this the Tuesday the 25th day of Jan 2022. 09-07-2025 (Commission Expires) (Signature of Authorized Official) CARINA REYES Mayor of Lubbock, Dan Pope Notary Public, State of Texas Notary ID# 13331645.5 My Commission Expires Og-07-2025 (Notary Signature) Carina Reyes Electronics Collection Grant Grant Summary Electronics are a rapidly growing source of waste across the country. Much of this material contains valuable parts that we can recycle, and heavy metals that we should try to keep out of landfills. In Lubbock County there is not a free disposable or recycling option for residents. By hosting a collection event the City of Lubbock would lead this area in providing an option for the reuse and recycling of unwanted electronics while also saving landfill space and promoting environmental sustainability. This aligns with the South Plains Associations of Governments Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Goals and Objectives for 2022-2042: Goal #2 Develop a regional plan to properly dispose of E-Waste from households. Objective 2.A. Partner municipalities with local commercial electronic vendors to develop joint regional E-Waste disposal and recycling plan. Objective 2.B. Educate citizens on the hazards of disposing of electronics in their local dumpsters. Project Scope Host a Collection Event in 2022 to take in the following material: • Computers • Laptops/tablets • LCD computer monitors • Printers/fax/scanner etc., • Mixed wire • Gaming consoles/DVD players/VCR/satellite receivers. • TV's/ Computer Monitors Use STS Electronic Recycling to pick up the material and haul it to Jacksonville, TX. The asset recovery vendor takes good electronics and refurbishes them for reuse and then takes the unusable electronics apart for recycling. These services comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and ensures environmental responsible practices. Grant Funds Request $5,000 to promote the event and education of sustainable electronic waste options. This will also include the hauling fee from the vendor and offset the cost of taking in televisions and computer screens. 2