Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving the 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: August 2, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
CONTACT: Ryan Gillingham, Director of Public Works
Eric Hopes, Environmental Services Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approve the final draft of the Solid Waste Management Strategy
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The Solid Waste Management Strategy (SWMS) provides recommendations for potential goals, objectives, and alternative options to meet the City’s most critical sold waste and recycling needs over a 20-year horizon.
• The SWMS serves as a strategic tool that is flexible and open to adaption based on the City’s changing needs and objectives.
• The SWMS forms the basis for developing the City’s next solid waste collection services contract, which is expected to begin on October 1, 2024.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Burns & McDonnell started the Solid Waste Management Strategy (SWMS) study on December 15, 2020, and a draft version was presented to the City Council on June 28, 2022.
• The consultant sought input from multiple stakeholders including residents and civic organizations, business owners, City staff, and NTMWD and member cities.
• The SWMS identifies and analyzes a broad range of key topics, processes, as well as recommends strategies and options for high-priority sectors (i.e., Solid Waste Trends, Policies, and Regulatory; City Ordinance, Regulations, and Codes; CBD/ Downtown; Environmental Outreach, Engagement, and Public Education; Single-Family and Multi-Family Residential; Commercial/Industrial; Regional Facilities, Infrastructure and Disposal Capacity; Citywide Strategies; etc.)
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The Solid Waste Management Strategy study was funded in the amount of $199,030 and budgeted in 007-4405-503.85-16
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A