HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - CA WASTE MGMT USED OIL GRANT (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
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April 24, 2007
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING REQUEST FOR
THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
BOARD USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT
Public Works
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution authorizing a funding request for the California Integrated Waste
Management Board Used Oil Recycling Block Grant.
BACKGROUND
Each year, the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) awards block grant
funding to local jurisdictions to assist municipalities with promoting used oil and used oil filter
recycling programs. These programs benefit the environment by educating Do -It -Yourself (DIY)
oil changers of the dangers of improper disposal (dumping oil down the storm drain or in the
trash) of their oil and filters. The funds also assist cities with the costs associated with the
promotion of State Certified Collection Center locations and help pay for door-to-door
collections made by operators that are permitted to accept oil and filters from residents.
During 2006, Used Oil Grant funds helped cover the costs of over 150 door-to-door collections
that were responsible for recycling over 1,572 gallons of motor oil and 489 oil filters by
providing DIYers with a safe and convenient means to recycle their oil. In addition, the funds
covered the cost of a 10 -week cable television educational ad campaign which was broadcast in
both English and Spanish to reach the City's diverse community. The CIWMB permits cities to
prepare 5 -year resolutions to expedite the grant application process.
In December 2006, in an effort to reach out to the City's business community, staff partnered
with Curbside, Inc. to begin collecting oil and filters from small businesses categorized by the
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State's Department of Toxics and Substances Control (DTSC) as Conditionally Exempt Small
Quantity Generators (CESQGs - pronounced "squeegies"). Some of the costs generated from this
program are also covered by the City's Used Motor Oil Block Grant funds.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding from the grant will go towards the costs associated with the City's Used Motor Oil and
Filter Recycling Program. Grant funds cover the cost of the door-to-door collection of used oil
and used oil filters from both residents and small businesses and help pay for a variety of print
and video outreach materials. The grant assistance helps to offset the cost of the door-to-door
collection program. Staff anticipates receiving approximately $42,000 per year from future block
grant cycles.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Used Oil Grant Authorization