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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2022-R0047 - SPAG Grant Application for Litterati SoftwareResolution No. 2022-R0047 Item No. 7.22 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 requesl 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 J 1�►1_I�ATAZ17 25, 2022 ATTEST: — 4" w-'A� Reb = Garza, City Secret APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: L. Wood ryankli /, P.R., Division Director of Public Works APPROVED AS TO FORM: Ry n Br ke, Assistant City Attorney RGS.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-R0047 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, Keep Lubbock Beautiful, 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, Keep Lubbock Beautiful, 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, Keep Lubbock Beautiful 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 a pproved by The City of Lubbock City Council in Lubbock, Texas, on this the Tuesday the 25th day of Ja u y, 2022. 09-07-2025 (Signature of Authorized Official) (Commission Expires) Mayor of Lubbock, Dan Pope Pa�P CARINA REYES Notary Public, State of Texas Notary ID# 13331645-5 My Commission Expires 09.07 2025 (Notary Signature) C_. v _C"' �,Dv Carina Reyes Litterati Software Application Grant Grant Summary Litter presents itself as a common problem across the region and the country at large. Understanding the factors that lead to the decision to litter, and where to litter, is key to reducing its impact on our cities and neighborhoods. Utilizing a software application that catalogues the types, locations and brands of the trash that encompasses littered areas, helps to paint a picture that allows our education and enforcement efforts to be more efficacious to the community. This falls in line with the South Plains Associations of Governments Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Goals and Objectives for 2022- 2042: Goal #4 Decrease illegal dumping to include improperly disposed tires within the region: Objective 4.0 Educate citizens on the proper collection areas within or near local Municipalities 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 Launch usage of Litterati Application in the City of Lubbock to do the following: • Generate a map of litter/illegal dumping hot spots • Develop a working understanding of major contributors to the litter stream • Work with volunteers to build an information database of troubled areas requiring assistance • Utilize volunteer time more wisely, and better distribute through the community during cleanup events • Build justifications for needed equipment, drop off sites and education to address litter and dumping issues Activating service with Litterati Software Application will allow immediate access to already collected data in the Lubbock area, and will permit further access to features for mapping and tracking. Grant Funds Request 2 $5,000 towards purchasing subscription for application, and immediate access to regional specific mapping and tracking.