HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Authorizing Application for EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling GrantRESOLUTION NO. 24-672
RESOLUTION AUTOHRIZING APPLICATION FOR EPA SOLID
WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RECYCLING GRANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes funding to support state and local
waste management infrastructure and recycling programs. Included in this funding is the Solid
Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant program; and,
WHEREAS, the City has been pursuing development of a new model for solid waste
disposal, recycling, and yard waste, which would replace the existing Resource Recovery and
Recycling Campus concept. A substantial investment will need to occur to develop this concept;
and,
WHEREAS, the SWIFR grant program contains $58 million annually to support
infrastructure projects. There is not a funding match requirement. The grant funds would be
applied to construction and equipment costs for the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that authorization of staff to submit application for EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling
Grant in the amount of $5,000,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 17th day of December, 2024.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
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 17th day of December, 2024.