Ordinance accepting a grant of $7,000.00 from the Can’D Aid Foundation to support recycling and community engagement at large local events; and appropriating the amount in the FY 2026 Solid Waste Grants Fund.

The City Council is considering an ordinance to accept a $7,000 grant from the Can’D Aid Foundation. These funds will be appropriated into the FY 2026 Solid Waste Grants Fund to support the city's new "Environmental Coalition Program." This program partners with local high schools to educate students on recycling and best practices, creating a volunteer base for events. The grant will provide resources for hands-on training, educational materials, and activity supplies to enhance recycling efforts and community engagement at large public events like Buc Days and Earth Day Bay Day. The City Manager or designee is authorized to manage the grant, including executing amendments within specified limits. The Director of Solid Waste Services is designated as the official to administer the grant.

This grant will enhance recycling education and engagement at large local events, potentially leading to improved waste diversion and cleaner event spaces. Residents will benefit from more visible and effective recycling initiatives at community gatherings.

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