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CC - Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of an Application for the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Payment Programs
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Contact Person/Dept: Catherine Vargas/Public Works-EPO
Phone Number: (310) 253-6400
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
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Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/18/16)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer (02/15/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for beverage container recycling payment program funds.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) administers a program to provide opportunities for beverage container recycling. The goal of this program is to reach and maintain an 80 percent recycling rate for all California Refund Value (CRV) beverage containers--aluminum, glass, plastic and bi-metal. Projects implemented by cities and counties will assist in reaching and maintaining this goal.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 14581(a)(4)(A) of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is distributing $10,500,000 to eligible cities and counties specifically for beverage container recycling and litter cleanup activities.
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Department's Environmental Programs and Operation's Division annually applies for the funds to be used in recycling outreach and educational activities. Beginning in 2016, appli...
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