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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE SUMMIT/AKRON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (dba REWORKS) FOR A COMMUNITY RECYCLING ACCESS GRANT TO SUPPORT RECYCLING SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The Summit/Akron Solid Waste Management Authority (dba ReWorks) provides the Community Recycling Access Grant to Summit County Communities to assist in meeting the goals and objectives of the State of Ohio’s Solid Waste Plan.
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Legislative History
City has participated in the grant program since 2009.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff seeks authorization to apply for grant funding to support the City’s recycling collection facility, leaf collection and related expenses up to $22,262.00.
Timing Considerations
Deadline for application is March 31, 2017.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council authorize the City Manager or her designee to submit an application to the Summit/Akron Solid Waste Management Authority (dba ReWorks) for a Community Recycling Access Grant to support the City’s recycling program.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manager
Eric Hutchinson, Assistant Public Works Director
Sonya Mottram, Administrative Support Supervisor
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator