City of Columbus - File #: 0120-2011

• File #: 0120-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/14/2011
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 1/31/2011
• Final action: 2/2/2011
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a Fourteenth Modification of the Lease and Transfer Agreement by and between the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio and the City of Columbus; and to declare an emergency.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/2/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
2/1/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
1/31/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
1/31/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
1/19/2011	1	Finance Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/19/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/19/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/19/2011	1	Finance Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/19/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
1/19/2011	1	Finance Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
1/18/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/18/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Sent for Approval
1/18/2011	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
1/18/2011	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/18/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/18/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/14/2011	1	Finance Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into the Fourteenth 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 Thirteenth Modifications to that Agreement, the "Lease Agreement") for the purpose of providing partial funding for the Office of the Environmental Steward through December 31, 2011, and for the purpose of modifying the terms of the 8th Modification of the Lease and Transfer Agreement to clarify the reimbursement obligations of the City with respect to Recycling Drop Off Boxes placed by SWACO and invoicing for same.

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.

In addition, this modification will establish certain goals and objectives for the Office of Environmental Steward. The goals have been mutually established by both SWACO and the City of Columbus, to ensure their conformance with Ohio law. Additionally, by mutually determining the goals for the Office, both The City and SWACO ensure that the program accomplishes work that is in the best interest of the community. This important project is a model of collaboration and demonstrates the commitment of the City and SWACO to improving the environmental conditions of the City, Franklin County, and SWACO's solid waste management district.
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