Title
Resolution - A Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Mansfield and the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the Purpose of Making State Solid Waste Grants Funds Available to the City for the Purchase of a Truck and Trailer to Expand HHW Services and Address Other Waste Related Issues
Requested Action
Approve a resolution authorizing the City to enter an interlocal agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the city to purchase a truck and trailer to expand HHW services and address other waste related issues.
Recommendation
The Environmental Services Staff recommends the approval of the resolution so that truck and trailer can be purchased and put to use as soon as possible.
Description/History
In 2007, the City received Solid Waste Grant funds in order to conduct a Comprehensive Recycling Study. The purpose was to develop a master plan type document for recycling services in the City. One action item listed in the study was to increase HHW collection and disposal services within the City. The purchase of a truck and trailer that can be used to collect and haul HHW material, specifically paint, should allow the City to either increase the amount of material collected at each event, or to conduct other events to address specific types of HHW. In addition, this truck and trailer can be used for addressing illegal dumpsites and the collection and disposal of used tires dumped illegally.
Justification
The Environmental Services Staff makes the recommendation to approve the resolution allowing the City to enter an interlocal agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the purpose of receiving grant funds to purchase the truck and trailer because current funds do not exist to purchase the equipment and by acquiring the equipment the City will be in a position to offer greater services to our residents. Grant applications are due in the COG’s offices by October 9, 2009 and in...
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