07-16-2019 DOE (4)PowerPoint Presentation
Department of EcologyWaste Reduction & Recycling Education Grant
Jeanette Brizendine
Public Works Department
Solid Waste & Recycling Division
Policy Question
Should the City Council authorize submittal of a grant funding request to the Department of Ecology as well as subsequent acceptance of this grant funding in order to support implementation
of local projects focused on waste prevention and recycling outreach?
Background Information
Department of Ecology Waste Reduction and Recycling Education (WRRED) Grant
July 2019-June 2021
Awards up to $60,000
Announced July 1, 2019
Due August 8, 2019
Proposed Grant Projects
Expand Existing Programs:
Multi-family Recycling Education
Community Waste Reduction Classes & Events
Multi-family Recycling Education
Technical Assistance for Property Managers
Door-to-Door Education for 4,000 Additional Residents
Tote Bags
Flyers
Consultant Led
Community Waste Reduction Classes & Events
16 “Green Living” Classes
8 Repair Cafés (Fix-it Events)
Partner with Local Organizations
Grant Budget
Program Element
Dept. of Ecology
WRRED Grant
King County
WRR Grant (25% Match)
Total Budget
Multifamily Recycling Outreach
$15,000
$5,000
$20,000
Environmental Classes & Repair Cafés
$16,500
$5,500
$22,000
TOTAL
$31,500
$10,500
$42,000
Options Considered
Option 1. Authorize submittal and acceptance of this grant funding request as outlined in the memo.
Option 2. Do not approve submittal of this grant funding request.
Mayor’s Recommendation
The Mayor recommends Option 1.
Questions?
Jeanette Brizendine
Recycling Project Manager
City of Federal Way
Public Works Department
253.835.2771
recycle@cityoffederalway.com