Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR A REWORKS COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE RECYCLING GRANT AND ACCEPTING FUNDS IF AWARDED.
Brief Description: Summit County Reworks awards a Community Recycling Assistance Grant to financially support residential infrastructure for recycling or organics diversion within Summit County communities. The City could receive $22,000 in grant funding for personnel costs associated with annual leaf pick up.
Body
Legislative History
“None”
Purpose & Explanation
Summit County Reworks provides an annual grant to financially support residential infrastructure for recycling or organics diversion within Summit County communities. For the purpose of this request, the City has determined the best use of funds is to offset personnel costs associated with the annual fall leaf pick up. Total award is based upon a formula determined by Reworks following grant application submittal, but the City could receive an estimated award of $22,000. Grant does not require match funds. The reimbursement request for funds is submitted at the end of the fiscal year.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
City staff recommends City Council approve the City Manager to submit an application to the FY25 Reworks Community Recycling Assistance Grant (CRAG) funding for personnel reimbursement costs associated with annual leaf pick-up and accept the award, if received.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Assistant City Manager
Greg Hannan, CD Director
Jena Stasik, Community Relations Manager