HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - 2024-2027 Intergovernmental Agreement Metro Waste Authority for Satellite Household Hazardous Materials Collection and Disposal Operation RESOLUTION NO. 24-441
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2024-2027 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH METRO WASTE AUTHORITY FOR A SATELLITE HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OPERATION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, since 1998, the City of Ames, through the Resource Recovery System, has
contracted with Metro Waste Authority (MWA) to operate a satellite Household Hazardous
Materials (HHM) collection program; and,
WHEREAS, MWA owns the property where the collected materials are received and
stored for pickup. The collected materials are then transported to MWA's facility in Bondurant,
Iowa, and are safely processed in accordance with State and Federal regulations; and,
WHEREAS, additionally, Resource Recovery staff members receive HHM training from
MWA and work with the customers when they drop-off HHM; and,
WHEREAS, it is important for the City to continue this service in order to provide an easy,
proactive means for the public to dispose of hazardous materials. In addition to providing a means
for keeping these pollutants out of the environment, this service is a requirement of the City's
NPDES stormwater permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the 2024-2027 intergovernmental agreement with Metro Waste Authority for a satellite
Household Hazardous Materials collection and disposal operation at an annual cost of$98,838,
and an annual increase for subsequent years based on CPI-U is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of August, 2024.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of August, 2024.