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 an Environmental Education Vehicle
Requested Action
Approve the resolution.
Description/History
The North Central Texas Council of Governments receives funds from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to make available to local communities for solid waste related projects within the region in compliance with the Regional Materials Management Plan.
The Environmental and Utilities department are proposing to seek funds to assist in the purchase of a vehicle to be used to transport educational materials. This vehicle would also be wrapped with environmental messaging, include a mounted television, and have other customizations to make it fit for this purpose.
The proposal is to split the funds for the vehicle purchase and customization in thirds between the different sources (Drainage Utility Fund, Utility Fund, and grant funds).
The grant application has been submitted for $19,251.00, but needs to be supported by a resolution from Council.
Justification
The vehicle would be used at different events as a mobile booth with video and audio to increase engagement. It would also be used to transport educational materials to different locations where the Environmental Education Specialist has been requested to conduct activities.
Currently, there is no vehicle in the fleet fit for the purpose.
Funding Source
The funding source will be from the State’s Solid Waste Grant Funds as administered through the North Central Texas Council of Governments for FY22. Two thirds of the cost of the vehicle and customization will be from the approved Drainage Utility Fund and Utility Fund, and the other third from the solid waste grant program.
Prepared By
Howard Redfearn
Environmental Manager
howard.redfearn@mansfieldtexas.gov
817-276-4240