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Home My WebLink AboutDepartment of Conservation Division of Recycling Grant Program G _ . � Ov CITY OF PALM DESERT MEMORANDUM TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: LISA V. CONSTANDE, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION MANAGER DATE: JUNE 25, 1998 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION OF GRANT APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION, DIVISION OF RECYCLING FOR A COMMERCIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR RESTAURANTS AND BARS WITH PRIMARY EMPHASIS COLLECTING CRV (CALIFORNIA REDEMPTION VALUE MATERIAL-- GLASS, PLASTIC AND ALUMINUM) AND CARDBOARD The Cities of Palm Desert and Palm Springs (Palm Desert being the lead agency) want to focus on establishing a strong commercial recycling program for their bars and restaurants. Both cities are prime resort destinations. Each city does a strong job in providing public education and outreach programs regarding waste reduction and recycling for their respective residential customers. However, to date, there are not strong recycling programs for commercial establishments. The Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling offers a competitive grant process for non-profit organizations and government agencies that develop programs for the collection of CRV (California Redemption Value Material -- soda and beer sold in aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles). Both cities are joining together in applying for this grant in order to provide a commercial recycling program to focus on the collection of CRV material along with cardboard. We have conducted preliminary research on our target commercial establishments to ascertain their current level of recycling. Recycling is occurring at the grass roots level only, when and if an employee has the desire to recycle, i.e., if the employee leaves or loses interest, the recycling ends until someone else takes the initiative. Since both cities have similar demographics and both are resort destinations with high numbers of bars and restaurants, this is a good program to implement to fill a large need. The Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert and the California Conservation Corps have expressed in writing that they would like to be partners in establishing this program if funding is received. Each organization has expressed enthusiasm to play a vital role to train their corps members and clients to provided administration and operation labor for the collection and processing of material. Attached for your review are letters of their commitment to participate if funding is granted. Primary items that are being requested for funding are as follows: 0 Purchase of two (2) compressed natural gas (CNG) powered flatbed trucks equipped with hydraulic lift gates; a Funding for operation maintenance of program and repair of trucks; a Contingency funding for leasing of up to two (2) additional flatbed trucks for use when primary trucks are offline for repairs; a Purchase of automated recycling containers with hinged lids, wheels and locking mechanisms; o Wages for supervision, job training, and actual collection and process of material to be conducted by the California Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert; a Storage sheds automated recycling containers and support supplies; a Purchase of essential tools for operational maintenance of program; Signage for restaurants and bars, employee instructions, containers, and trucks, etc.; a Uniforms for collection crews; a Postage for direct mailing pieces and summary collection statements; a Leasing of two (2) portable office trailers; and a Funds for public education and outreach materials to promote and sustain the program with participating establishments and the community at large. The grant application had to be post marked by June 19, 1998, to be eligible for the competitive selection process. As part of the competitive grant application package, a signature is required of a person authorized to bind an organization in a contract. If we are selected to receive funding, staff will return to the City Council with said contract for authorization to receive funding and proceed with implementation. At the time staff reports were due for this Council meeting, the grant application was not complete. The amount requested for funding was not yet determined. Staff will be prepared at the Council meeting to orally report on additional information required. Respectfully Submitted, CONCUR, SA V. CONSTANDE, MANAGER RAMON A. DIAZ ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION CITY MANAGER CI'!Y COUNCIL A ION:DENIED APPROVED RECEIVED OTHER MEETIN3 DATE (21,2ct P' AYES:cKQ .,eL, NOES: b30Afit ABSENT: e�i t1 ABSTAIN: ik&N, + VERIFIED BY: �� IC Original on File with City Clerk's Office 2 DEPARTMENT OF • nt A lication Cover Pa gilfr CONSERVATION Pp 9e Division of 1998-99 FY Recycling Organization Amount Requested CITY OF PALM DESERT Address County 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE RIVERSIDE COUNTY City State Zip Code PALM DESERT CA 192260 Project Category(CIRCLE ONE): Infrastructure General Market and Youth Outreach Litter Reduction Provide a one sentence description of your project: COMMERCIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR THE COLLECTION OF CRV (CALIFORNIA REDEMPTION VALUE) MATERIAL FROM RESTUARANTS AND BARS. Person Authorized to bind organization in contract %/ Name(Print) JEAN M. BENSON Title MAYOR Signator4equ eri d) �LL 1.�� 't ►^- Project Director,Title(Print) Tel hone LISA CONSTANDE, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION MGR. 760-346-0611 Fax No. 760-340-0574 Project Manager,Title(Print) 'Telephone Fax No. Author of Proposal,Title(Print) Telephone 760-346-0611 LISA CONSTANDE, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION MGR. Fax No. 760-340-0574 Designate region(s)this project will be implemented: ❑ Rural ❑ Urban ❑ Rural and Urban ❑Statewide Federal Employer Incorporated ID Number(FEIN)(DO NOT LEAVE BLANK) California Contractor ID Number(IF APPLICABLE) Has your organization previously been awarded grant funds from the Department? If yes, indicate the year(s)and amount(s): Year Amount Year Amounts 1998 Aprox. $10,000 under a special giant for cpocial ovont rccycling containers. Is your organization a nonprofit corporation? ❑Yes No If yes, please type or print the names of the following officials(Required): President Vice President Treasurer 4�♦ Printed on Recycled Paper DOR 4-95 14(Rev.3/98) ' An organization FOUND/1 ON of Parents FOR THE O and Friends to help all RETARDED J Mentally � Retarded OF THE DESERT / Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert 73-255 Country Club Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 • (760) 346-1611 Fax: (760) 773-0933 http://www.desertarc.org June 1, 1998 Liza Constande City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 Dear Liza: The Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert is very interested in participating in the recycling program with the Cities of Palm Desert and Palm Springs. I feel our consumers have the necessary skills and manpower to fulfill the requirements of this particular public program. It would also enable our consumers the opportunity to expand their experience in community employment. Please keep me informed of your grant progress regarding the recycling program. If I can be of further assistance please don't hesitate to call. Sincerely, Richard B. Farmer, Ph.D. Executive Director RFB/sf A NON PROFIT.TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION n MEMBER ARC t r r • STATE OF CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES JCY PETE WILSON,Govemo CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS AO\ Inland Empire Service District ;�;-' P.O.Box 901 Pattton,CA 92369 (909)862-3600 Fax(909)862-3504 June 12, 1998 Lisa Constande City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 Dear Ms. Contande: The California Conservation Corps wants to participate in the recycling program with the Cities of Palm Desert and Palm Springs. I feel our corpsmembers have the necessary skills and manpower to fulfill the requirements of this public program. It would also enable our corpsmembers the opportunity to expand their experience in community employment. Please keep me informed of your grant progress regarding the Department of Conservation's recycling grant application. If I can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, L • ' Cr"��,� Walter Hunter District Director Cc: Rhody Soria • • The mission of the CCC is to provide meaningful work and educational opportunities to assist youth in becoming more employable, while protecting and enhancing California's natural and human resources.