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To the Mayor and Members of the City Council January 18, 1994
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Subject:
PROPOSED HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT
APPLICATION
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On January 4, 1994, the City Council approved M&C C•14130 which authorized the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Laidlaw Environmental Services (TES),
Inc. to conduct a household hazardous waste collection day on April 30, 1994. This
collection event builds on the successful event held in May 1993, and will provide the
staff with additional information needed for implementation of future household
hazardous waste programs which will be required as part of the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water permit.
In December 1993, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC)
notified the City that approximately $1 million is available from the state for
household hazardous waste grants. The purpose of the program is to support local
efforts in establishing and operating efficient household hazardous waste collection
programs, to educate the public about the dangers of improper use and disposal of
household hazardous waste and to promote recycling and reclamation of household
hazardous waste products. Grant funds can be used to pay for all costs associated
with a collection event except actual waste disposal costs which must be paid for by
the recipient.
Proposed Grant Application:
The grant guidelines indicate that a grant application for only the scheduled April 30
event would probably not be approved since it is considered an existing program. The
grant guidelines require a local maintenance of existing efforts and are seeking to
only enhance such programs. Alm, the timing of the grant award is a factor due to
the required public education program which would be necessary for the April 30
event.
The staff is preparing a grant application to support a second collection event in 1994.
The April 30 collection day will occur as currently planned, and if the City is awarded
a grant, it would be used to partially offset already committed City funds for the
April 30 event and support a second collection day in the fall of 1994. The required
public education component of the grant would be developed prior to the fall event.
Separate spring and fall collection events will be an enhancement over a once a year
op", collection program. Citizens will be able to safely dispose of materials in a timely
manner and limit the amount of hazardous materials stored in their homes and the
length of time those materials must be stored.
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH,TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7794
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council January 18, 1984
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Subject: PROPOSED HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT
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APPLICATION
At this time, staff estimates the grant application to total approximately$165,000 as
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Contractor Costs for 2 Collection Events $130,000 -
Public Education Materials 16,700
Newspaper Advertising for 2 Collection Events 17,000
Supplies, Signage, Etc. 1,300
TOTAL $165,000
The City will be required to pay only actual waste disposal costs associated with each
collection event. It is estimated that disposal costs will be approximately $75,000-
$100,000 per event. Revenues from the 50 cent Environmental Fee will be used to
pay for disposal costs.
The City has committed up to $160,000 for one collection event on April 30. Under
the proposed grant application, the City's total estimated cost is approximately
$150,000 -$200,000 for two events. Thus, a successful grant application would allow
the City to provide residents double the level of service for a relatively small
additional cost. In addition, $35,000 in grant funds would be available for public
education initiatives and event advertising.
The staff will place an M&C on the January 25, 1994 City Council agenda to approve
the grant application. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant City
Manager mer at extension ana.er Mike 7r n 6140.
Bob Terrell
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH,TEXAS