Title
PUBLIC HEARING - Draft 2015-2020 Waste ReSources Management Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Land Use and Environment Committee and the Utility Advisory Committee both reviewed the Waste ReSources Management Plan and recommend forwarding the draft to Council for a public hearing and approval.
City Manager Recommendation:
Following the public hearing, Move to accept the recommendation of the Land Use and Environment Committee and the Utility Advisory Committee to approve the draft 2015-2020 Waste ReSources Management Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the plan after receiving comments on the draft 2015-2020 Waste ReSources Management Plan.
Staff Contact:
Ron Jones, Senior Program Specialist, Public Works Waste ReSources, 360.753.8509
Presenter(s):
Ron Jones, Senior Program Specialist, Public Works Waste ReSources
Background and Analysis:
The 2015-2020 Waste ReSources Management Plan (Plan) sets the strategic direction for the Waste ReSources Utility. The Plan outlines goals, objectives and strategies to reduce the total amount of waste produced, increase recycling and composting, maintain safe and efficient operations, and ensure responsible financial management.
Waste ReSources staff, with support from Cascadia Consulting Group, worked collaboratively to update the 2008-2013 Plan and create this new 2015-2020 Plan. The Plan is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, which establishes a policy for utilities to create and regularly update their master plans. The Plan is also consistent with the Thurston County Solid Waste Plan that the City adopts through an interlocal agreement. Since the City operates under the County's Plan, this Plan is not subject to state review and approval.
The Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) and Land Use and Environment Committee (LUEC) both reviewed the draft Plan. The UAC formally recommended approval of the Plan at their May 7, 2015, meeting. The LUEC gave th...
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