HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2006-R0530 - Authorizes Mayor To Request Grand Funding Under The SPAG For RSWGP Grant - 11/09/2006Resolution No. 2006-80530
November 9, 2006
Item No. 5.6
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TERAS, AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE South Plains Association of
Governments FOR A 2007 REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANTS PROGRAM GRANT;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK
IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE APPLICATION; AND PLEDGING THAT IF
A GRANT IS RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF LUBBOCK 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 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 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK,
TEXAS:
1. That the Mayor is hereby 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, the City of Lubbock 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. 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.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Lubbock, on this the
9th day of November, 2006.
DAVID A. ILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
-Q&C" Af\aL�.-�
Debra Frankhouser, Manager of Collections
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ,
n Vandiver, Attorney of Counsel
Dd/Res/SPAG2007Grant-So9 WasRes
October 25, 2006
Agenda Item #.##
Grant Application Resolution - Solid Waste : Consider a resolution
authorizing the filing of a grant application in the amount of $38,940 in response to
an RFP from South Plains Association of Governments and Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality for FY 2007 Solid Waste Grant Programs.
Item Summary
HB 3072 mandates that the TCEQ return to local governments a portion of the
state surcharge ($1.25 per ton) collected on landfill tipping fees. The funds are
apportioned to the Council of Governments based on a formula that includes, but is
not limited to, population, need and number of counties in the Council area. The
Councils then conduct a competitive grant application process to address the
needs specific to their region. This year, SPAG has $175,975 in funding available
for solid waste projects. The SPAG Solid Waste Advisory Committee has chosen
to limit each single -jurisdiction award to a maximum of $58,000.
The City of Lubbock Solid Waste Department's grant application in the amount of
$38,940 is for the purchase of equipment that will be used to improve and expand
the recycling programs. The specific pieces of equipment include:
- Three 400 -gallon antifreeze containers that will replace existing antifreeze
collection and storage containers that are over 15 years old. The estimated cost
for this equipment is $12,239.
- Aerosol can crusher that will allow department to collect and recycle aersol
cans. With this machine, the material from inside aerosol cans is captured and
then recycled or disposed of in a more environmentally friendly method than
landfilling. The emptied aerosol cans are recycled. The estimated cost for this
equipment is $28,701.
Fiscal Impact
The department has $5,000 budgeted in the FY 06-07 operating budget for use as
match on grant projects. This match can be used to cover overages associated
with the purchase of the above equipment or for other recycling projects. The only
impact on the operating budget will be the operating and maintenance cost of the
equipment.
Staff Submildng/Recommendation
James Loomis, Transportation and Public Works Assistant City Manager
Staff recommends approval.
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