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HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-1055RESOLUTIONNO. 23-1055 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON RATIFYING THE SUBMISSION OF ANAPPLICATION TO THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NCTCOG) FY 2024 TO 2025 SOLID WASTE IMPLEMENTATION GRANT PROGRAM INTHE AMOUNT OF $70,850 FOR A STRYOFOAM DENSIFIER; AND PROVIDrNG ANEFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the NCTCOG issued a Call for Projects (CFP) for the FY2024-2025 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 2024-2025 CFP application criteria; and WHEREAS, the grant is proposed to provide $70,850 in funding to the City for implementation of a Styrofoam densifier; and WHEREAS, grant applications were due on May 3 1 , 2023; 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 30, 2023, 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; NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES : SECTION 1. The application for the Solid Waste Implementation Grant made May 31, 2023 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, receipt of funds, and any subsequent grant agreements, 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 City of Denton is willing and able to enter into an agreement with TXDOT should the project be selected for funding. SECTION 5. 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 6. This resolution is effective immediately upon its passage. The motion to approve this resolution was made by ab_, and seconded by 'Bran J bq CUt. sc he G4e , the resolution was passed and approved by the following vote [ 7 -A: Aye Nay Abstain Absent Mayor Gerard Hudspeth: Vicki Byrd, District 1 : Brian Beck, District 2: Paul Vleltzer, District 3 : Joe Holland. District 4 : Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 : Chris Watts, At Large Place 6: / ,/ ,/ V‘y Page 2 of 3 +L,PASSED AND APPROVED this the b day of June , 2023. / GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR ATTEST: JESUS SALAZAR, INTERIM CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: n\\11111 if BY MACK RE[NWAND. CITY ATTORNEY Page 3 of 3