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Resolution to Authorize Two-Year Renewal Agreement with Washtenaw County, Pittsfield Township and Recycle Ann Arbor for Funding the Drop-off Station Services for Citizens and Businesses ($60,000.00 for Two Year Contract)
Memorandum
Attached for your approval is a resolution authorizing the City of Ann Arbor to renew a two-year drop-off station funding agreement with Washtenaw County, Pittsfield Township and Recycle Ann Arbor. This agreement renews the current two-year agreement that is set to expire on December 31, 2007. Each of the parties will continue to provide the same financial support as currently:
Washtenaw County: $50,000.00/year
City of Ann Arbor: $30,000.00/year
Pittsfield Township: $ 7,500.00/year
As recently as 2001, the City was providing Recycle Ann Arbor (the facility operator) $120,000.00/year in subsidies. Approximately 40% of the drop-off station’s current users are residents or businesses within the City of Ann Arbor. Recycle Ann Arbor generates additional funding for the site through fees for various materials. Drop-off of standard residential and commercial recyclables is provided at no cost to users.
The drop-off station provides “one stop drop” capabilities including bulky and household trash, building debris, appliances, yard debris, computers, automotive fluids, concrete, fluorescent light tubes/bulbs, electronics, styrofoam, hard cover books, textiles and plastic grocery bags. In addition, customers can also buy finished compost, wood mulch and backyard compost bins at the facility.
Funding for the drop-off has been provided in the approved FY08 Solid Waste operating budget and is included in the FY09 and FY10 Solid Waste budget plans.
Staff
Prepared by: Bryan Weinert, Solid Waste Coordinator
Reviewed by: Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Administrator
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Whereas, The drop-off station provides a substantial number of services that are not available elsewhere locally;
Whereas, The drop-off station provides...
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