Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into the Eleventh Modification of the Lease and Transfer Agreement between the City and the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio ("SWACO"), dated April 1, 1993, ( as modified by the First through the Tenth Modifications to that Agreement, the "Lease Agreement") for the purpose of providing partial funding for the Office of the Environmental Steward through December 31, 2009, and for the purpose of terminating SWACO's ability to enter into lease agreements to mine minerals as permitted by the Eighth Modification.
The Office of the Environmental Steward was first established by the City and SWACO under the terms and conditions of the Seventh Modification. Since then it has been extended and modified several times to reflect ongoing commitment and support. The interest and need in the community for strong environmental leadership is at an all time high. The efforts of the Environmental Steward work to protect the SWACO landfill by reducing the amount of waste produced in our community, by increasing recycling, working to attract green businesses to our community, providing for public education, and protecting our air and water.
The Eighth Modification allowed SWACO to contract with Columbus Limestone Inc. (Shelly) for filling and compacting activities following the demolition and removal of the former Waste-To-Energy Facility in exchange for the rights to extract mineral at the site. However, since then Columbus Limestone Inc. (Shelly) has approached the City for permission to expand quarrying activities at the site. SWACO no longer desires to be involved in leasing mining rights to the site and it has agreed to release any rights granted to do so under the Eighth Modification.
Fiscal Impact: The City's share of the operation of the Office of the Environmental Steward will continue to take the form of credits against the lease payments due ...
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