HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-27 - AGENDA REPORTS - BIGBELLY SOLAR DUO RECYCLING (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
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Agenda Item: 3
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
May 27, 2014
Travis Lange
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF BIGBELLY SOLAR DUO
RECYCLING UNITS AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS
Public Works
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Authorize the purchase of 14 BigBelly Solar Duo Recycling Units using designated
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) grant funds.
2. Appropriate $68,310.45 to Expenditure Account 14604-5161.001.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents
upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year,
and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
Each year, the City of Santa Clarita (City) applies for funding through CalRecycle's City/County
Payment Program. The funds are awarded to jurisdictions with the goal of implementing
recycling programs aimed to increase the collection of beverage containers in public locations.
In 2012, staff secured funding to place 30 BigBelly Solar Duo Recycling Units at 16 parks and 2
public transit locations. To date, this public recycling program has successfully diverted
approximately 1,700 pounds of plastic, aluminum, and glass beverage containers from the
landfill. Based on the program's ongoing success and the unique functionality of the units, staff
recommends placement of 14 more BigBelly units at 10 additional parks and relocation of 2
existing containers to Main Street in Old Town Newhall. The selected locations are highly
trafficked by residents and have the highest potential to capture beverage containers. A list of the
proposed locations is attached.
APPROVED
The existing and proposed BigBelly units are sturdy containers, which come equipped with solar
technology and sensors allowing staff to check their available capacity from remote locations
through a web -based program. See attached photo of a BigBelly unit. These units are unique
when compared to other containers because of their durability and technology. Additionally, the
units will be wrapped with anti -graffiti graphics to serve as an outreach tool and promote City
programs.
The addition of 14 more BigBelly units will benefit the City in various ways. There will be
increased opportunities to capture beverage containers in public areas by minimizing scavenging
and providing additional convenience for residents to recycle. The containers and graphics will
raise awareness to the residential and business communities about recycling options. Staff
servicing the containers will see a decrease in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
through the use of remote technology to monitor the available capacity of the units. There will be
an overall reduction in the energy and man-hour costs for waste collection, while maintaining the
same level of service to the community.
The units will showcase the City's commitment to sustainable and innovative recycling efforts.
The proposed expansion of the existing program will give residents the ability to recycle their
beverage containers faster and easier by being accessible in more public locations.
The City was approved for a sole -source procurement by the State of California and met the
requirements of the City's sole -source policy due to the unique specifications of the BigBelly
units.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City has accumulated CalRecyle grant funds to pay for the full cost of the BigBelly Solar
Duo Recycling Units. The cost to purchase 14 BigBelly Solar Duo Recycling Units is
$112,310.45. The requested appropriation of $68,310.45 to Expenditure Account
14604-5161.001 will increase the current budget of $45,000 to $113,310.45.
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Locations for BigBelly Solar Duo Recycling Units
BigBelly Solar Duo Recycling Unit Photo
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Proposed Locations to Place 14 New BigBelly Solar Duo Recycling Units
Public Locations
Unit(s) Per Location
Bouquet Canyon Park
1
Bridgeport Park
2
Central Park
2
Copper Hill Park
1
Fair Oaks Park
1
Mountain View Park
2
Pacific Crest Park
1
Northbridge Park
1
Valencia Heritage Park
1
Valencia Summit Park
2
Existine Locations with BieBelly Solar Duo Recvcline Units
Bouquet Canyon Park Newhall Metrolink Station
Bridgeport Park Newhall Park
Canyon Country Park Oak Spring Park
Central Park Pamplico Park
Chesebrough Park
Circle J Ranch Park
David March Park
Fair Oaks Ranch Park
McBean Regional Transfer Station
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Santa Clarita Park
Santa Clarita Sports Complex
Todd Longshore Park
Valencia Glen Park
Valencia Heritage Park
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