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q. 2A- IREPOR T . To the Honorable Mayor and City Counc, From the City Managel April 1, 2002 . Subject Department of Conservation Funding for Promotion of Beverage Container Recycling Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the submittal of a funding request form to the State Department of Conservation for a grant to promotf~ beverage container recycling and litter cleanup. Staff also recommends approval authorizing the South Bayside Waste Management Authority (SBWMA) to complete necessary forms, implement programs, and provide information to the Department 0f Conservation upon request. Background State Senate Bill 332 requires the Department of Conservation to distribute funds annuall to eligible cities and counties for beverage container recycling and litter cleanup activitie., The funds must be used for the collection and recycling of beverage containers at publi areas, residential communities or schools, or may be used to educate the public aboL beverage container recycling and litter prevention. Redwood City grant funds be pooled with other SBWM~ Staff recommends that the jurisdictions to be used for public education, increased multi-family recycling, anti promotion of beverage container recycling throughout the SBWMA service area. Kathlee~ Gallagher, Recycling Programs Manager for the SBWMA, will administer the combine~ grants to the benefit of participating cities. Ms. Gallagher will also attend to a administrative responsibilities associated with this grant. The funding request form is required to be submitted by April 30, 2002. Fiscal Impact The City will receive $43,518 from the state, which will be used in conjunction with other SBVVMA members to promote beverage container recycling. / Brian Pdnty Edward Everett Director of Finance and Financial City Manager Planning