Title
Resolution to Approve the City's Constituent Membership in the Washtenaw Regional Resource Management Authority (WRRMA)
Memorandum
This resolution approves the City's participation as a constituent member in the Washtenaw Regional Resource Management Authority (WRMMA) and directs the City Administrator to take the necessary actions to execute the provisions of the resolution on an ongoing basis.
Financial Impact
The total cost of membership in the first year is $5,000.
Staff
Reviewed by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Regional recycling authorities permit members to manage multiple materials in order to increase community diversion rates and decrease landfill amounts; to save costs through economies and efficiencies of scale that cities and counties cannot attain on their own; to share risk and investment among community partners; and to consolidate educational efforts and provide consistent messages to all residents within the authority;
Whereas, There are more than a dozen authorities in Michigan, such as MMWA (Mid-Michigan Waste Authority), and within Southeast Michigan, such as WWRA (Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority), SOCRRA (South Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority), and RRRASOC (Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County) that have successfully reduced cost, increased diversion rates, and improved level of services;
Whereas, The benefits that would accrue to Ann Arbor and its community partners by achieving an economy of scale through a regional authority would benefit Ann Arbor and its community partners rather than private or contract haulers;
Whereas, In 2017 Washtenaw County amended its Solid Waste Plan to operate collaboratively within the County and regionally outside of the County for a comprehensive sustainable materials management strategy;
Whereas, Representatives from Ann Arbor Township, the City of Ann Arbor, the City of Dexter, Pittsfield Charter Township, the...
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