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COUNTIES OF TARRANT, DENTON §
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A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION,
REUSE, RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL SERVICES
This Agreement is made by and between, THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (the "CITY"),
a Texas home rule municipality located in Tarrant, Denton and Wise Counties, Texas,
and GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF FORT WORTH ("GOODWILL"), a Texas non-
profit corporation located in Tarrant County, Texas. The CITY and GOODWILL are
collectively called the "Parties".
The Parties agree to enter into this Agreement for electronic waste collection,
reuse, recycling and, as appropriate, disposal of certain electronic waste equipment (" E-
Waste") from CITY's citizens for the purpose of providing an effective, affordable and
environmentally sound process for disposition of such items for all areas within the city
limits of the CITY. The Agreement is a public -nonprofit partnership designed to enhance
the likelihood that E-Waste items will in fact be recycled, reused or, as appropriate,
disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.
1.
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The Partnership will begin on July 1, 2008 and end on June 30, 2009. The Parties
shall have the right to extend this Agreement for up to two (2) consecutive one-year
extensions, provided CITY and GOODWILL agree to extend this Agreement in writing
at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term or the then current renewal
term. All renewals shall have the same terms and conditions as set forth herein, unless
agreed to otherwise in writing by both parties in an amendment to this Agreement. Any
modification to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by the authorized
representative from each party.
2.
TERMINATION
This _Agreement may be terminated with or without cause upon thirty (30) days
written notice to the non -terminating party.
3.
GOODWILL'S SCOPE OF SERVICES
GOODWILL shall perform the following:
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A. Prepare collection and environmental recycling / reuse guidelines to meet all
applicable local, state or federal laws, regulations or requirements of any kind
relating to the recycling and disposal of E-Waste items it collects and furnish
such to all other Parties (and modify such guidelines from time to time as
appropriate).
B. Provide the CITY with GOODWILL's recycling/ environmental guidelines
and terms and conditions used with its recyclers. Goodwill will be responsible
for ensuring that its operations will comply with all laws applicable to E-
Waste reuse, recycling and/or disposal.
C. Provide at least six (6) drop off collection sites within throughout Fort Worth
for Fort Worth residents to drop off E-Waste items.
D. Provide enclosed containers for use at CITY designated collection points as
requested by the CITY.
E. Dispatch vehicles to collect E-Waste items from drop off points as necessary.
F. Collect E-Waste and leave appropriate documentation at pick up location.
G. Transport E-Waste to GOODWILL site.
H. Document any accidents and other unanticipated incidents or circumstances
and report as necessary to insurer and/or other appropriate parties.
I. Assess and sort/distribute collected E-Waste items for (1) useable parts, (2)
items to be refurbished, (3) items to be recycled and (4) other appropriate
disposition.
J. Ensure its operations comply with its collection and environmental/ recycling
guidelines: meet all applicable local, state or federal laws, regulations or
requirements of any kind relating to the recycling and disposal of E-Waste it
collects. This includes ensuring that all E-Waste that is not recovered,
refurbished, repaired or recycled will be properly disposed of. Such disposal
will, at a minimum, be in compliance with and will not result in liability under
any environmental laws relating to the disposal of material. Specifically,
GOODWILL will be responsible for identification, removal, disposal and
reporting of any and all resulting hazardous material or condition,
including Lithium and Cadmium containing Cathode Ray Tubes
containing embedded Lead, and any other hazardous ingredients
described in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as
described in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),_40,,a d,_all_ other
applicable national, state and local regulations.
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K. Provide for reasonable security for all E-Waste that contain data, and conduct
(or provide for) data destruction on all E-Waste at appropriate stages. All data
on collected E-Waste shall be erased by (1) Data destruction using Microsoft
utility tools, i.e., f-disk, partition deletion, and reformatting for retained or
refurbished systems or; (2) Data erasing via degaussing (passing it through a
strong magnet), or; (3) any other equivalent process mutually agreed to in
writing by GOODWILL and the CITY. For E-Waste not retained,
GOODWILL will assure that the media containing data will be destroyed, or
otherwise rendered inoperable by Goodwill or the subcontractor handling this
product. GOODWILL will retain records of data destruction reflecting
GOODWILL'S compliance with this section
L. GOODWILL will collaborate and participate with the CITY in helping to
educate the public regarding data destruction methods, tools, and software that
they could access and perform themselves to assure more complete
destruction of personal or sensitive data.
M. Maintain and provide the following records and documentation on a monthly
basis and no later that fifteen (15) days following the end of the prior month:
• Monthly report of quantity in tons of E-Waste retrieved;
• Monthly item count report (no unique identifying
identification number required at this time); and
• Any additional information as appropriate or as requested
by the CITY.
N. GOODWILL hereby grants the CITY for the term if this Agreement the non-
exclusive, non -transferable right and license to use and publish the
"GOODWILL" trademark in conjunction with marketing the Partnership. The
CITY may only use the "GOODWILL" trademark in the form, formats and
manner approved in writing by GOODWILL. The CITY shall provide
GOODWILL, for its prior written approval, copies of all advertising and
marketing materials, as well as all press releases, regarding the Partnership
that include the "GOODWILL" trademark or otherwise reference
GOODWILL. The CITY may not use advertising or marketing materials or
issue press releases that include the "GOODWILL" trademark or otherwise
reference GOODWILL, or append any trade name or logo without the prior
written approval of GOODWILL, which may be withheld in GOODWILL's
sole discretion.
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The CITY shall perform the following:
A. The CITY shall take customer calls regarding E-WASTE drop off through its
customer service call center.
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B. The CITY shall utilize its operational Drop off Stations as E-Waste drop on
points.
C. The CITY shall promote the E-Waste program through its public education
process to include identifying both the CITY's and GOODWILL's drop off
points.
D. The CITY shall refer citizens to the Partnership website for collection and
recycling/reuse guidelines, designated drop off locations and other
information about the Partnership program. The CITY will also inform
citizens about their obligation to remove data from hard drives or other
storage media before computer items are taken to the drop off points.
E. The CITY shall identify related customer service requirements for Fort Worth
residents/customers.
F. The CITY shall take and manage customer calls into its call center, and when
appropriate the CITY will refer the calls to the designated GOODWILL
representative or office.
5.
CCEPTABLEE-WASTE
As used in the Agreement, items that may be taken by a Fort Worth resident into a
GOODWILL drop off center or City designated drop off station as "E-Waste" shall
mean:
A. Computer related items such as —CPU (to include laptop computers), monitor,
keyboard, mouse, associated peripherals that can be attached to a computer to
include cables, printers, scanners, routers and network hubs, computer
software, and uninterrupted power supplies for computer units commonly
known as UPS.
B. Other E-Waste items such as —Cell phones, personal digital assistants
(PDA's), video games/consoles (handheld portables included), Ipods,
Walkmans and other similar audio devices, digital cameras, stereos, electronic
toys, microwaves, calculators, VCR's and DVD players.
C. Televisions, which shall mean an electronic video display device that is a
cathode ray tube or flat panel display unit primarily intended to receive and
display video programming via broadcast, cable or satellite transmission or
video from surveillance or other similar cameras.
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6.
COMPENSATION
The Parties agree, that as fair and complete compensation for the services
provided herein, GOODWILL shall:
A. Retain any and all profit from the reuse and recycling of the E-Waste it
collects pursuant to the Agreement; and
B. Charge and collect from the CITY, a fee not to exceed twenty-five cents (25¢)
for each pound of Televisions GOODWILL collects. Such fee shall be used to
pay, in full, the processing costs charged by a mutually agreed upon
authorized Television recycler. Payment shall be made to the Contractor
within thirty (30) days from receipt and approval by the City of the
Contractor's invoices and reports as provided herein.
7.
OWNERSHIP OF COLLECTED E-WASTE
It is the intention and agreement of the Parties that, upon taking physical
possession of an E-Waste item, GOODWILL shall become the owner of such item.
Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, GOODWILL shall have the right,
at GOODWILL's sole discretion, to accept, reject or return any E-Waste item. In
publicizing the Partnership and in all citizen contact relating to E-Waste, the CITY and
GOODWILL will clearly disclose to the citizen and all other pertinent parties that, upon
GOODWILL's taking possession of an E-Waste item or any other property, ownership of
such item transfers to GOODWILL. At no time, shall the CITY own or control E-Waste.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, if GOODWILL receives
actual notice from a citizen (or other third party) that GOODWILL has taken possession
of an E-Waste item or other property that was not intended by the citizen to be delivered
to GOODWILL and (1) as of the time that GOODWILL received the notice, the item has
not been wholly or partially disassembled or processed, and (2) after reasonable effort,
the item is located and identified with absolute certainty and (3) the citizen or third party
produces such written or other evidence so as to clearly identify such party as the owner
and entitled to possession) of the item, then the item will be relinquished to such party in
"AS IS" condition and under such other terms and conditions as GOODWILL may
reasonably require.
8.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Each party shall respond quickly to reasonable criticisms, if any, of their practices
from the media, stakeholder/ activist groups and/or other organizations or individuals.
Each party shall develop and share with the other Parties its plan for address in an
adverse public perception of environmental or other issues regardin' the Part�7
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The Parry's plan should include appropriate media tracking and monitoring. Each Parry
shall designate a public relations point of contact for the other Parties.
9.
RECEIPTS
GOODWILL shall have the right to retain all revenues and receipts generated
from the recycling and reuse materials sales.
10.
CONFIDENTIALITY
In order to provide the services under this Agreement, each party may be
privileged to confidential information. Each party acknowledges and agrees that the other
party shall not make any unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, or other release of
the confidential information. Each receiving party (including their employees,
subcontractors, agents, or representatives) agrees that they will maintain the confidential
information in strict confidence and shall not disclose, disseminate copy, divulge,
recreate, or otherwise use the confidential information in a manner not expressly
permitted under this Agreement, unless the confidential information is required to be
disclosed by law. Each receiving party agrees to use protective measures to protect its
own most valuable information, which protective measures shall under all circumstances
be at least reasonable measures to ensure the continued confidentiality of the confidential
information.
11.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is expressly understood and agreed that GOODWILL shall perform all work
and services described herein as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent,
servant or employee of the CITY; that GOODWILL shall have exclusive control of and
the exclusive right to control the details of the services and work performed hereunder,
and all persons performing the same; and shall be solely responsible for the acts and
omissions of its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors; that the
doctrine of respondent superior shall not apply as between CITY and GOODWILL, its
officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors; and that nothing herein shall
be construed as creating a joint enterprise between CITY and GOODWILL. No person
performing any of the work and services described hereunder shall be considered an
officer, agent, servant or employee of the CITY.
12.
NO JOINT VENTURE, PARTNERSHIP, AGENCY
This Agreement will not be construed in any form or manner to establish a
partnership, joint venture or agency, express or implied, nor any employer=�n�le��
borrowed servant or joint enterprise relationship by and among the Part ORLP
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shall be an independent contractor and shall be responsible at all times for directing its
employees in the course of their duties. CITY shall be responsible at all times for
directing CITY's employees in the course of their duties.
13.
INDEMNIFICATION
A. GOODWILL SHALL RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, REIMBURSE, AND
HOLD HARMLESS, CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND
EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR
SUITS FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING
OUT OF THE WORK AND SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
HEREUNDER BY GOODWILL, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, LICENSEES, OR
INVITEES, INCLUDING DAMAGES, LOSS, INJURY OR DEATH, TO
THE EXTENT CAUSED BY ANY ERROR, OMISSION, DEFECT, OR
DEFICIENCY OF GOODWILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS
AGREEMENT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ANY SUCH DAMAGES,
LOSS, INJURY OR DEATH IS CAUSED BY ANY NEGLIGENT ERROR,
OMISSION, DEFECT OR DEFICIENCY OF CITY.
B. GOODWILL DOES HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, REIMBURSE,
AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL
LIABILITY, CLAIMS, SUITS, DEMANDS, OR CAUSES OF ACTION
WHICH MAY ARISE DUE TO ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL
PROPERTY, OR PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DEATH OCCURRING
AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS
AGREEMENT, WHEN SUCH INJURIES, DEATH, OR DAMAGES ARE
CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF GOODWILL, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES, OR SUBCONTRACTORS, OR THE JOINT
NEGLIGENCE OF GOODWILL, ITS AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES, OR
SUBCONTRACTORS, AND ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY,
EXCLUDING ALL PARTIES INDEMNIFIED HEREUNDER, TO THE
EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF
GOODWILL.
C. Upon learning of a claim, lawsuit, or other liability which GOODWILL is
required hereunder to indemnify, the CITY shall provide GOODWILL with
reasonably timely notice of same.
D. The obligations of GOODWILL under this section shall survive the
expiration of this Agreement and the discharge of all other obligations owed
by the parties to each other hereunder. =�
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E. In all of its contracts with subcontractors for the performance of any work
under this Agreement, GOODWILL shall require the subcontractors to
indemnify the CITY in a manner consistent with this section.
14.
INSURANCE
During the term of this Agreement, GOODWILL shall maintain the following insurance
coverage and thereof shall cover all risks associated with this Agreement:
A.
Commercial General Liability Insurance
$1,000,000.00
$210005000.00
per occurrence
aggregate.
Automobile Liability Insurance:
$1,000,000.00 each accident on combined single limit basis,
or
$2505000.00 property damage
$500,000.00 bodily injury per person per occurrence
$2005000.00 aggregate.
Coverage shall be on "any auto", including leased, hired, owned, non -
owned and borrowed vehicles.
C. Workers' Compensation Insurance
i. Statutory limits for Workers' Compensation; and
ii. Employer's Liability
$100,000.00 each accident/occurrence
$10000.00 disease -per each employee
$500,000.00 Bodily injury/Disease-policy limit.
D. All policies shall contain the following endorsements:
a. The City of Fort Worth, its Officers and Employees shall be named as
an additional insured on all policies in respect to the environmental
sampling and the operations under this agreement except for workers'
compensation insurance;
b. City shall be notified a minimum of thirty (30) days= prig,.to- -thy_._-_�
cancellation or non -renewal of, or material changes to paid .p�ci��
and
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c. All policies shall be endorsed with waivers of subrogation in favor of
City.
E. The insurers for all policies must be licensed or approved to do business in
the State of Texas and have a minimum rating of A:VII in the current
A.M. Best Key rating Guide or have reasonably equivalent of financial
strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Manager for the City of
Fort Worth.
F. Programs of self-insurance in lieu of commercial insurance policies shall
be approved by Risk Manager and, as applicable, pre -approved by the
Texas Department of Insurance.
G. The deductibles or self insured retention (SIR) affecting the insurance
coverage required shall be acceptable to the Risk Manager of the City of
Fort Worth in regards to asset value and stockholders' equity. In lieu of
traditional insurance, alternative coverage maintained through insurance
pools or risk relations groups must also be approved.
H. GOODWILL shall provide City with certificates of insurance
documenting GOODWILL's and GOODWILL's contractor's coverage as
outlined above prior to commencing any operations under this Agreement.
Certificates shall be submitted to the Director of Environmental
Management.
I. Failure on part of City to request documentation of insurance required
herein shall not be construed as a waiver of Lite requirement for same.
The City may revise insurance requirements specified herein, at its sole discretion, to
protect its interest, giving ample prior notice to GOODWILL.
15.
RIGHT TO AUDIT
Until the expiration of three (3) years after the term of this Agreement, the City shall
have access to and the right to examine any pertinent books, documents, papers and records
of GOODWILL involving transactions relating to this Agreement. GOODWILL further
agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder a provision to the effect that the
subcontractor agrees that the CITY shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final
payment under the subcontract, have access to papers and records of such subcontractor
involving transactions relating to the subcontract. The term "subcontract" as used herein
includes purchase orders.
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16.
NOTICES
All notices required or permitted hereunder will be in writing and given by (a)
personal delivery to the addresses, (b) certified mail, return receipt requested, postage
prepaid in a properly addressed envelope, (c) facsimile (fax) transmission, subject to
conditions in this paragraph or (d) commercial delivery service. Notices will be deemed
to be given and received as of the earlier of (a) actual receipt or (b) the P day after the
date of deposit with the U.S Postal Service. Fax transmission is a permitted form of
notice hereunder only if the (a) the Party to whom the fax is addresses has designated a
fax number below and (b) the sending Parry has a fax generated verification of the date
and time of transmission and the fax number to which the notice was transmitted. Notice
shall be given to:
If to CITY: Kim Mote, Assistant Director of Environmental Solid Waste Waste Division
1000 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, TX 76102
8170392.5153
817.392.5170 (fax)
If to GOODWILL: Ray Jones, Senior VP Electronic Technology &Refurbishment.
Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc.
4005 Campus Drive
P.O. Box 15520
Fort Worth, TX 76119
Office: 817 332-7866 Ext.291
Fax: 817 3354610
E-mail:RJones@goodwillfw.org
17.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
All Claims and controversies arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be
referred for resolution immediately by each Party to the person ("Representative")
designated by their Vice President, President, Chief Executive Officers or City Manager
("officer"). If the Representatives are unable to resolve the dispute within fifteen (15)
days after it is referred to them, then the Parties may then proceed with other available
options.
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18.
GOVERNMENTAL POWERS AND IMMUNITIES
It is understood and agreed that, by execution of this Agreement, the CITY does
not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities. GOODWILL
acknowledges that the CITY is a Governmental Body and as such has certain rights,
powers and duties that may affect GOODWILL's rights or obligations under the
Agreement. GOODWILL agrees that no action by the CITY acting in its governmental
capacity shall be construed as a breach by the CITY under this Agreement, nor shall any
such action excuse GOODWILL from performance of its obligations under this
Agreement.
19.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
GOODWILL, its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors,
shall abide by and comply with all applicable law, federal, state and local, including the
CITY's charter and all ordinances, rules and regulations of the CITY and shall maintain
all permits and approvals required for the services to be provided to CITY. It is agreed
and understood that, if CITY calls the attention of GOODWILL to any such violations on
the part of GOODWILL, its officers, agents, employees, contractors or subcontractors,
then GOODWILL shall immediately desist from and correct such violation.
20.
LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES
GOODWILL agrees to obtain and pay for and maintain all licenses, permits,
certificates, inspections and all other fees required by law or otherwise necessary to
perform the services prescribed hereunder.
21.
VENUE
Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, venue for said action shall be in Tarrant County,
Texas.
22.
SAVINGS CLAUSE
In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall, for any
reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity,
illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this A •eement; this
Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision a
never been contained herein. `s �,# RECORD
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23.
CUMULATIVE REMEDIES
The rights and remedies granted in this Agreement are cumulative, and the exercise of
such rights shall be without prejudice to the enforcement of any other right or remedy
authorized by law or this Agreement. No waiver of any violation shall be deemed or
construed by a court of law or an arbitrator to constitute a waiver of any other violation or
other breach of any of the terms, provisions, and covenants contained herein.
24.
CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION
The Parties acknowledge that each party and, if it so chooses, its counsel have
reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect
that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party must not be employed in
the interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto.
25.
PARAGRAPH HEADINGS
The paragraph headings contained herein are for the convenience in reference and are
not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement.
26.
AUTHORIZATION
The undersigned officers and/or agents of the Parties hereto are properly authorized
officials and have the necessary authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the
Parties hereto, and each party hereby certifies to the other that any necessary actions
extending such authority have been duly passed and are now in full force and effect.
27.
ENTIRETY
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement by the Parties hereunder, and any
prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements shall be void.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Assistant City Manager
Date Signed:
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AND LEGALITY:
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/8/20Q8
DATE: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
LOG NAME: 52000DWILL EWAS
REFERENCE NO.: **C-22894
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Execution of a Partnership Agreement with Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc., for
Electronic Waste Collection, Reuse, Recycling and Disposal Services
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Goodwill
Industries of Fort Worth, Inc., to provide electronic waste services to the Department of Environmental
Management for a period of one-year from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009, with two options to renew for
additional one-year terms.
DISCUSSION:
In March of 2005, the City and Goodwill entered into a pilot partnership agreement for the collection, reuse,
recycling, and disposal services of electronic wastes (excluding televisions) at no cost to the City. The
original term was for one year plus two one-year renewal option periods. In July 2007, an amendment was
made to this agreement to test the feasibility of including televisions at no cost. This test concluded that
there was an excessive cost to Goodwill for the processing of televisions. Goodwill and the City desire to
continue this partnership agreement under the same terms of the previous agreement, with the exception
that Goodwill will be charging the City up to $0.25 per pound of used televisions to cover their cost to
manage waste televisions. The City and Goodwill wish to enter into a new contract for the services provided
for under the pilot partnership agreement, as amended.
On April 22, 2008, the City and the North Central Texas Council of Governments entered into a grant
contract that provided the City $25,000.00 to fund a program to provide television recycling to the residents
of Fort Worth. The City will provide in -kind matching funds of $25,000.00. The authorization to apply for the
grant funding was approved by Council under M&C C-22607 on January 8, 2008.
The services to be provided by Goodwill include:
1. The staffing of six drop off locations (City and Goodwill facilities) throughout Fort Worth for the collection
of household electronic waste (e-waste) dropped off by the residents of the City;
2. Supplying enclosed containers to the City for use at the City drop-off stations to temporarily store a -waste
items dropped off by residents of the City at these locations; and
3. The assessment, sorting and distribution of a -waste items as (a) useable parts; (b) items to be
refurbished; (c) items to be recycled; and (d) other appropriate disposition.
Reusable a -waste items will be refurbished and offered for sale in Goodwill's Computer Works facility. All e-
waste recycled or disposed of will be handled in an environmentally correct and safe manner.
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This agreement will allow the City to have a year round e-waste collection program at both City and
Goodwill facilities. It will also enable many e-waste items to be returned to usable condition and re -sold in
the community.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget of the Grant Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv:
Originating Department Head:
Additions! Information Contact:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 539410 052203244010 $25,000.00
Charles Daniels (6183)
Brian Boerner (6647)
Kim Mote (5153)
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