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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the filing of grant applications for all California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) grant programs for which the City of South San Francisco is eligible for a period of five years. (Marissa Garren, Public Works Program Manager)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of grant applications for all California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) grant programs for which the City of South San Francisco is eligible for a period of five years and authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute all documents necessary to secure, administer, implement, and close out awarded grant funds.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) administers a variety of grant and funding programs that provide financial assistance to local governments for projects and programs supporting waste reduction, recycling, organics diversion, litter abatement, beverage container recycling, waste tire management, illegal dumping prevention and cleanup, public education and outreach, and other resource conservation and environmental initiatives.
The City of South San Francisco has utilized CalRecycle funding to support Public Works programs and activities, including implementation of Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) requirements, recycling and organics programs, public education and outreach, and other waste diversion and sustainability efforts. As additional funding opportunities become available, staff will continue to evaluate CalRecycle grant programs for which the City is eligible and that align with City priorities and operational needs.
CalRecycle requires applicants that are subject to approval by a governing body to provide an authorizing resolution as part of the grant application process. CalRecycle allows a governing body to adopt a resolution a...
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