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Resolution to Approve a Purchase Order with Penchura, L.L.C for Solid Waste Containers ($262,280.00) and Appropriate Funding for Solid Waste Containers and Periodic Cleanups of the City's Downtown ($420,000.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
The Solid Waste Unit is requesting the purchase of 130 waste and recycling receptacles from Penchura, L.L.C. in the amount of $262,280.00 through the Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) cooperative purchasing platform and an appropriation of $270,000.00 for the purchase. This purchase will provide 20 DuMor 32-gallon recycling receptacles (blue) and 110 DuMor 32-gallon waste receptacles (black) for use within the City's parks and Downtown Development Authority (DDA) areas.
On May 4, 2026 City Council approved resolution R-26-165 directing periodic and supplemental cleanups of the downtown. The cleanups will focus on general litter cleanup and removal throughout the footprint of the DDA with a focus on the areas with the highest volume of foot traffic and will include the public alleys. These cleanups will be performed by City employees, under the direction of the Public Works Unit, and will be funded by a generous contribution of $150,000.00 from the University of Michigan. The Unit is now requesting the appropriation of these funds to the FY 2027 General Fund Public Services expenditure budget.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: The total cost of the Solid Waste Container purchase is $262,280.00. The $420,000.00 being appropriated for Pedestrian Solid Waste Containers ($270,000.00) and the DDA Street Clean Up Efforts ($150,000.00) reflects funding received from the University of Michigan.
Staff
Prepared by: Sarah Mason, Solid Waste Manager
Reviewed by: Jordan Roberts, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
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Whereas, The Solid Waste Unit requires additional waste and recycling receptacles to maintain service standards in City parks and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA)...
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