Title
Consider/Discuss Solid Waste Management Strategy
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence (2B: Balance Available Resources to Accommodate the Growth and Maintenance Needs of the City);
Enhance the Quality of Life on McKinney (5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements in the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: June 28, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
CONTACT: Ryan Gillingham, PE, Director of Public Works
Eric Hopes, CPM, Environmental Services Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Provide direction and discussion with City Staff and Burns & McDonnell
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Burns & McDonnel has completed development of a comprehensive Solid Waste Management Strategy (SWMS)
• Review process and identify preliminary strategies/options for high-priority sectors (i.e., Citywide Strategies/RFP; Downtown; Outreach, Engagement & Education; Multi-Family, etc.)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• City Council approved SWMS project funding in December 2020.
• Burns & McDonnell initiated SWMS development in January 2021.
• A SWMS will provide recommendations for sustainable materials management by evaluating the City’s policies, programs, and services, and developing potential goals, strategies, and alternative options to meet the most critical needs identified by the City over a 20-year horizon.
• A SWMS will provide City staff with a principled strategy that is flexible and open to adaption based on the City’s changing needs and does not tie City official’s hands fiscally and operationally.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Funding for this project in the amount of $199,030 is currently budgeted in 007-4405-503.85-16
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A