HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-10-2e - Resolution - 05/27/2010RESOLUTION NO. 05- 27 -10 -2e
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, A TEXAS HOME RULE
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT
APPLICATION WITH THE BRAZOS VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR
FUNDING ASSISTANCE RELATIVE TO THE BRAZOS VALLEY SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE & COMPUTER
COLLECTION AND ITS SOLID WASTE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Brazos Valley Council of Governments is directed by the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality to administer solid waste grant funds for implementation the COG's
adopted regional solid waste management plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station in the State of Texas is qualified to apply for grant funds
under the Request for Applications; and
WHEREAS, the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency was created under an
interlocal agreement between the Cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas, to provide
environmentally sound solid waste disposal services to the Brazos Valley Region
(`BVSWMA "); and
WHEREAS, the Cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas, through BVSWMA own and
operate the Rock Prairie Road Landfill; and
WHEREAS, BVSWMA operates an area -wide household hazardous waste collection and public
education program, a backyard composting public education program, a tire collection area, a do-
it- yourself oil drop off recycling center, and a white goods and metals recycling program; and
WHEREAS, the diversion of household hazardous waste, yard waste, oil and tire centers of the
Rock Prairie Road Landfill represents prudent and environmentally sound stewardship by
reducing the toxicity and quantities of materials disposed in the landfill, and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION;
PART 1: That the City Council hereby approves the filing of a grant application for
$30,000.00 to educate the community on the proper disposal of household
hazardous waste and to promote the semi -annual household hazardous waste
collections. The remaining funds will be used to supplement the collections cost.
PART 2: That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or his designee to
request grant funding under the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Request
for Applications of the Regional Solid Waste Grants Program and act on behalf of
the City of College Station, Texas, in all matters related to the grant application
and any subsequent grant contract and grant project that may result.
Resolution No. 05- 27 -10 -2e
PART 3: That if the project is funded, the City of College Station, Texas, through
BVSWMA will comply with the grant requirements of the Brazos Valley Council
of Governments, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State of
Texas.
PART 4: That grant funds and any grant- funded equipment or facilities will be used only
for the purposes for which they are intended under the grant.
PART 5: That activities will comply with and support the adopted regional and local solid
waste management plans adopted for the geographical area in which the activities
are performed.
PART 6: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 27th day of May , A.D. 2010.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED:
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City Attorney