HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-08 - AGENDA REPORTS - RECYCLING RMDZ (2)City Manager Approval
Item to be presen ed by:
Dennis Lunnens
NEW BUSINESS
DATE: APRIL 8, 1997
SUBJECT: RECYCLING MARKETING DEVELOPMENT ZONE (RMDZ) UPDATE
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita RMDZ promotional brochure was completed in November of 1996. Since
the completion of the brochure, Waste Management and Economic Development Division staff
have been actively promoting the RMDZ program. These activities have included development of
a RMDZ website (see attached), presentations to interested stakeholders, membership and
participation in the California Association of RMDZs (CARMDZ), write-ups in the local
newspaper, and establishing initial contact with nearly 20potential clients, 15 of which are
established local business that already use recycled materials in their manufacturing processes.
During this meeting the Waste Management Division will provide the City Council with a
presentation updating the status of the RMDZ program in Santa Clarita. The presentation will
include; a brief overview of the program and its goals, the potential changes and developments in
the RMDZ 's low-interest loan program, local promotional efforts that are currently underway and
planned efforts that are in the process of implementation.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive presentation.
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