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Report regarding a resolution authorizing submittal of an application for the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery funds allocated through the State of California in their fiscal year 2022-2023 budget in the amount of $16,369 to support beverage container recycling programs in South San Francisco and authorizing the City’s fiscal year 2022-2023 revenue budget adjustment upon receipt of funds pursuant to budget amendment 23.041. (Marissa Garren, Management Analyst I)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City council adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) funds allocated through the State of California in their fiscal year 2022-2023 budget in the amount of $16,369 to support beverage container recycling programs in South San Francisco and authorizing the City’s fiscal year 2022-2023 revenue budget adjustment upon receipt of funds, pursuant to budget amendment 23.041.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) offers the Beverage Container Recycling City County Payment Program pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 14581(a)(3)(A) of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act. CalRecycle is distributing $10.5 million in fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 to eligible cities and counties specifically for beverage container recycling and litter cleanup activities. The purpose of the beverage container recycling program is to reach and maintain an 80 percent recycling rate for all California Refund Value beverage containers - aluminum, glass, plastic, and bi-metal. Projects implemented by cities and counties will assist in reaching and maintaining this goal. The allocation amount per jurisdiction is based upon the population in the incorporated areas of a city as of January 1, 2022 (Department of Finance E-1 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties and the State with Annual Percent Change - January 1, 2021 and 2022. Sacramento, California, May 2022). A requirement of the application is a resolution adopted by City Council authorizing the project funding application.
Since 2005-06, the City of South San Francisco has taken advantage of this funding source to enhance its support of recycling programs, such as the purchase of multi-stream waste receptacles for city parks and facilities. The City of South San Francisco’s allocation for 2022-23 is $16,369 and the proposed application is towards the installation of additional Bigbelly dual-stream waste and recycling units in the downtown area, city parks, and green spaces. These units include solar-powered compaction, are sensor-equipped, and communicate real-time status to collection crews to enable efficiencies. Cleanliness issues and safety issues, such as overflowing bins, litter, and pests will also be improved while improving the quality of life in public spaces.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding received from CalRecycle’s Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program will be applied towards the installation of additional Bigbelly units. No match funding or increase to the Public Works operating budget is required. Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City’s Finance Department to amend the City’s revenue budget for fiscal year 2022-23 upon receipt of funds, which will be distributed in June/July 2023.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
The CalRecycle funds support Strategic Plan Priority #2: Quality of Life to build and maintain a sustainable city. This effort also contributes toward the City’s robust environmental and sustainability programs.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery funds allocated through the State of California in their fiscal year 2022-2023 budget in the amount of $16,369 to support beverage container recycling programs in South San Francisco and authorizing the City’s fiscal year 2022-23 revenue budget adjustment upon receipt of funds pursuant to budget amendment 23.041.
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