Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Second Modification of Memorandum of Understanding Between the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Cities of Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, and Richardson Regarding the Amended and Restated Regional Composting Interlocal Agreement
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2.1: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the City);
Enhance the Quality of Life on McKinney
(5.3: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements in the City of McKinney; 5.4: Promote environmental stewardship initiatives)
MEETING DATE: February 17, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
CONTACT: Steve Tilton, Assistant City Manager
Ryan Gillingham, Public Works Director
Eric Hopes, Sr. Environmental Services Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
Resolution authorizes the City Manager to Execute a Second Modification of Memorandum of Understanding between the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Cities of Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, and Richardson regarding the Amended and Restated Regional Composting Interlocal Agreement.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The City of McKinney coordinates the composting of yard waste with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and the Cities of Plano, Richardson, Frisco, and Allen. McKinney's contractor collects yard waste and delivers it for composting primarily to Living Earth (LETCO) in Celina. Residents may also drop off yard waste at Texas Pure, located at the Custer Road Transfer Station, or at LETCO.
* The City of Plano, acting as a contractor to NTMWD, operates Texas Pure, which collects yard waste and composts the material for resale to residents and the general public.
* The City of McKinney entered into its initial MOU with NTMWD in April 2003. The agreement was amended and restated on April 24, 2016, and again on October 1, 2023, and is currentl...
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