Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 08/06/2012

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5.03: Recycling Enhancement Grant Opportunity Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the staff report. He noted the County has made available a recycling enhancement grant opportunity, up to $50,000 with no match. The County is interested in seeing three or four regional recycling drop off centers throughout the county and with that in mind, the City has submitted a proposal to develop non - site specific plans for a drop-off recycling center that could be used as a footprint for any community considering this type of project. This topic was touched on at the City Council Work Session during the Work Plan discussion. Due to the application deadline, the proposal has already been submitted but the City Administrator suggested getting feedback from the Board and if there wasn't support then the proposal could be rescinded. Board Member Valentine questioned a budgetary commitment for setting up and continuing with a program such as this. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted the proposal was for plan development only and would not commit the City to construct anything. Board Member Valentine asked about framing a budget. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted it is part of the proposal. There may also be additional funding beyond the SCORE monies from the County to possibly assist with some construction costs and possibly for staffing also. Board Member Bentz asked about private company comments. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated they would work with haulers and the City would receive revenue from selling materials collected. There would be a cost for certain items to be dropped off. Board Member Bentz questioned where the place would be built due to potential loudness and the smell. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted that if it were ever constructed a likely location would be adjacent to public works. Discussion ensued regarding items that could be dropped off. Board Member Bentz questioned the SCORE dollars. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson explained the allocation of these dollars and that the grant would not impact SCORE funding. It was the consensus of the Environmental Policy Board to take advantage of the grant. Motion by Board Member Hiatt and seconded by Board Member Valentine to support the grant for feasibility. Environmental Policy Board / July 2, 2012 Page 7 of 8