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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem J May 11, 2000 0 � . AGENDA REPORT To: Mayor Campbell and Members of the City Council Attention: Keith Till, City Manager From: Dan Dorsey, Assistant to the City Manager Subject: FUNDING FROM CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION — PROMOTING BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION SUMMARY OF REQUEST Approval of the attached resolution would authorize annual funding from California Department of Conservation to the City of Seal Beach in order to promote beverage container recycling as well as litter reduction. BACKGROUND The California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act was amended last year in order to authorize the distribution of $10.5 million dollars to eligible cities and counties to promote beverage container recycling and litter clean-up activities. The amount of funding is based upon the population of each jurisdiction. This program will be renewed with each participating city on an annual basis. City of Seal Beach could utilize this funding to purchase additional trash and recycling containers--especially for special event activities--as well as trash bags and gloves for volunteers who participate in organized efforts to remove debris from parks and beaches. FISCAL IMPACT The City of Seal Beach is eligible to receive $7,951.00 from the California Department of Conservation during Fiscal Year 2000—2001. RECOMMENDATION City Council approve attached resolution and authorize City Manager to submit Funding Request Form to California Department of Conservation. Al Agenda Item: