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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
TITLE:
AGREEMENT WITH CURBSIDE INC.
FOR USED BATTERY RECYCLING
PROGRAM
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1" Reading
o Ordinance on 2" Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
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CONTINUED TO
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FILE NUMBER
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and
the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Curbside Inc. in
the amount not to exceed $9,000 to collect and recycle used batteries.
DISCUSSION
In 2004 the City's Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee
(ETAC) requested that staff develop a battery recycling program for city
operations. On August 1, 2004 a six-month pilot program was implemented
at eight city locations at the Yard and in the Police Department. During
the pilot phase the program was well utilized and ETAC expanded the
program in 2005. Currently there are 16 recycling containers located
throughout City buildings.
Curbside Inc. provides the collection and recycling of the batteries,
once the containers are full. A new agreement with Curbside Inc. is
needed to continue the program. Because the City is also utilizing
Curbside Inc. to pick up and recycle household hazardous waste generated
by residents, this agreement is being submitted for Council approval even
though the limit of the agreement is $9,000.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action. The
recycling of batteries however will assist in the City's effort to reduce
the amount of waste that is being disposed.
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Agreement With Curbside Inc.
For Used Battery Recycling Program
February 6, 2006
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds to pay for this program are available in the refuse collection fund
(account no. 69-521-6291).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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James G. Ross
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency_!-
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