HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-114621-1146RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON RATIFYING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
(NCTCOG) FY 2022 TO 2023 SOLID WASTE IMPLEMENTATION GRANT PROGRAM IN
THE AMOUNT OF $67,723 FOR A COMMERCIAL FOOD WASTE DIVERSION PROGRAM;
DELEGATING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO ACT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY IN ALL OTHER MATTERS THAT ARE RELATED TO THIS
GRANT APPLICATION; PLEDGING THAT IF FUNDING FOR THIS PROJECT IS
RECEIVED, THE CITY WILL COMPLY WITH ALL GRANT REQUIREMENTS OF THE
NCTCOG, THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ), AND
THE STATE OF TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the NCTCOG issued a Call for Projects (CFP) for the FY2022-2023 Solid
Waste Implementation Grant Program funding a variety of municipal solid waste (MSW) projects
for local governments; and
WHEREAS, the grant is funded by the TCEQ through MSW tipping fees collected by the
State and helps advance efforts that support the regional goals and objectives outlined in the
Planning for Sustainable Materials Management in North Central Texas 2015 - 2040 (Regional
Plan); and
WHEREAS, the City is qualified to apply for project funds under the FY 2022-2023 CFP;
and
WHEREAS, the grant is proposed to provide $67,723 in funding to the City for
implementation of a food waste diversion program; and
WHEREAS, grant applications were due on May 26, 2021 with a resolution from the
governing body authorizing the application submittal no later than June 26, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City did not receive notice of the grant in time to present the application
to the City Council prior to the application due date; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton Solid Waste Department submitted an application to
NCTCOG for a Solid Waste Implementation Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Implementation Grant Program application requires a
resolution within thirty (30) days of the application close date and no later than June 26, 2021,
from the governing body authorizing the application submittal as well as receipt of funding if
awarded; and
WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City of Denton has expressed their support and interest
regarding the above-referenced solid waste project;
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The application for the Solid Waste Implementation Grant made May 26,
2021 is hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee, is designated, delegated, and authorized to
request grant funding under the NCTCOG Solid Waste Implementation Grants Program, including
the submission ofNCTCOG’s application, and act on behalf of the City of Denton in all matters
related to the grant application and any subsequent grant contracts and grant projects that may
result
SECTION 3. Should the project be funded, then the City shall comply with the
requirements of the NCTCOG, the TCEQ, and the State of Texas.
SECTION 4. The project funds and any project-funded equipment and facilities will be
used solely for the purposes for which they are intended under the grant.
SECTION 5. The activities of the City shall comply with and support local and regional
solid waste management plans adopted for the geographical area in which the activities are
performed.
SECTION 6. This resolution is effective immediately upon its passage.
The motion to approve this resolution was made by B~-o \ Me \tze < and seconded
by ni ;soON MQ9u ice , th' r”'1"ti'n wa' passed and appr'y'd by th' f'11'wi"gvote
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Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1:
Brian Beck, District 2:
Jesse L. Davis, District 3 :
Alison Maguire, District 4:\/
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 :
Paul Mehzer, At Large Place 6:a
PASSED AND APPROVED this the i 5tD day of +ONe , 2021.
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ATTEST :
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
CATHER[NE CLIFTON, [NTERlb4 CITY ATTORNEY
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