Explanation
In 2006, the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) and the City of Columbus (hereafter referred to as the city) modified their joint transfer agreement such that the city received funds from SWACO to continue and expand its recycling and environmental stewardship efforts. This expanded effort was named the "Get Green" initiative. In 2009, the transfer agreement was twice again modified, resulting in the provision of additional funds to the city, and extensions to the program through 2010. The last agreement modification/fund provision occurred early in 2011, with the passage of ordinance 0121-2011, which provided an additional $217,239.00 and extended the program through 2011.
This ordinance authorizes the extension of the "Get Green" initiative through December 31, 2013 and appropriates $237,249.00 to the general government grant fund for this purpose. In a departure from past modifications, the city has agreed to fund 50 percent of the program in 2012 and 2013.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Until 2011, the "Get Green" program was funded entirely by moneys made available through negotiated modifications to the transfer agreement and leases between SWACO and the City of Columbus. In 2012 and 2013, the city agreed to fund 50 percent of program costs associated with the "Get Green" initiative. These funds are budgeted and available in the Mayor's 2012 proposed budget.
Title
To authorize the Mayor to accept the award of $237,249.00 from the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio to continue the "Get Green" initiative, to authorize the extension of the "Get Green" initiative through December 31, 2013, to appropriate $237,249.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Office of the Mayor, and to declare an emergency. ($237,249.00)
Body
WHEREAS, SWACO has agreed to provide 50 percent of the funds needed for the "Get Green" initiative through December 31, 2012 and 2013; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary...
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