Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service is seeking Council approval to pursue grant funding from the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO). The Department of Public Service intends to apply for up to $300,000 of said grant monies to fund consultant studies of the City of Columbus’ recycling program and, if possible, illegal tire dumping and prevention activities.
The Department of Public Service is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) through the City’s Vendor Services site soliciting information on the costs of (1) a consultant study of the City’s recycling program, and (2) a consultant study of illegal tire dumping and prevention activities in the City of Columbus and Central Ohio region. SWACO requested the City issue this RFI to gather cost information that will shape the City’s final proposal to SWACO for the grant funding.
This legislation will authorize the Director of Public Service to formally apply for funding from the SWACO Grant Program and, if awarded, to accept the award on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to execute those documents necessary to accept the grant, to administer the grant funds, and to refund any unused funds to SWACO after the grant period ends if final accounting determines a refund is owed. Separate legislation will be submitted to Council to expend awarded grant funds.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
No financial participation is required at this time. Approval of this legislation will allow the Department of Public Service to apply for a grant award from the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio. If the grant is awarded and accepted, a 25% local match (monetary or in-kind) would be required.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow the Department of Public Service to apply for SWACO Grant Program funds by the end of 2017 calendar year, per SWACO’s request.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to apply for Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio Grant ...
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