Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With Renuable LLC For The Launch Of A Composting Program In An Amount Up To $50,000.00.
Strategic Plan Focus
Resilience & Sustainability
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Department of Public Works, Environmental Services Division recognizes the importance of sustainable waste management practices to reduce landfill waste and environmental impact and desires to launch a composting program that will assist with reducing waste, extend the life of the landfill and reduce solid waste fees.
Renuable LLC is a community development group that focuses on composting to create a nutrient-rich soil, divert organic waste from landfills, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and normalize sustainable communities within the City.
Implementing a city-wide composting program developed by Renuable LLC and the City of Hollywood Public Works Department will assist in educating the community about composting and contribute to the City's sustainability goals and thereby support the commitment to environmental stewardship.
Providing Incentives for the first 400 residents to participate in the composting program will facilitate its launch, encourage widespread adoption, and promote community engagement in sustainable practices.
To encourage widespread participation in the composting program, staff recommends authorizing an expenditure not to exceed $50,000.00, subsidizing 50% of the program fees for the initial 400 participants for six months, at which time the program’s success will be evaluated.
The Director of Public Works recommends that the City Commission authorize the execution of the composting program to further the City’s program and goals.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this program is available in the FY 2024 Operating Budget in account number 445.520101.53400.552140.000000.000.000.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Joseph S Kroll, Public Work Director
Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager for Sustainability