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Resolution to Ratify the Emergency Purchase Order Request for Recycling Processing with Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority ($36,000.00)
Memorandum
The attached resolution ratifies the emergency purchase order authorization for recycling processing with Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority. As provided in City Code 1:317, the Public Services Area received an emergency approval for temporary recycling processing with Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority.
The termination of the contract with the on-site operator of the City owned Material Recovery Facility on July 7, 2016, which ended their services on July 11, 2016, resulted in the emergency need for recycling processing service. Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority is able to process approximately 20 tons of recycle material per day at a cost of $60.00 per ton. We are seeking their temporary services for up to a six week period.
Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority complies with the City's non-discrimination and living wage ordinances.
Staff
Prepared by: Cresson Slotten, Systems Planning Manager
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
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Whereas, Effective July 11, 2016, the City terminated the operating contract for the City-owned Material Recovery/Transfer station;
Whereas, Recycling processing is a component of the Solid Waste Resource Plan and is a valued service of the community;
Whereas, Solid Waste disposal decisions have a significant impact on sustainability and climate change;
Whereas, The Solid Waste Resource Plan identifies ways for the community to move towards the zero waste goal that was adopted by the City's Environmental Commission in 2007;
Whereas, The guiding principles for Ann Arbor's solid waste program focus on providing services that are cost-efficient, customer-friendly, and environmentally responsible;
Whereas, Funding for recycling processing is available in the FY17 approved o...
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