October 15, 2012 - City of Laredo

DATE:
10/15/2012
INITIATED BY:
Jesus Olivares
Assistant City Manager
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE.
ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE SOUTH TEXAS
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (STDC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00
WITH NO MATCHING FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE CITY OF
LAREDO'S FY 2012-2013 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY
APPROPRIATING THE SAID GRANT REVENUE TO THE
APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS. FUNDS WILL BE
USED TO PURCHASE USED OIL RECYCLING CONTAINERS TO
BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE CITIZENS OF LAREDO, IN ORDER TO
FURTHER PROMOTE THE CITY'S USED OIL RECYCLING
PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY THIS GRANT WILL FUND THE
PURCHASE OF A BULK USED OIL CONTAINER AND
ADVERTISING.
STAFF SOURCE:
Riazul Mia, P.E., Director
Environmental Services Department
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council passed Resolution 20 12-R-070 on September 4, 20 12 ratifying City Manager's submittal of grant
application to STDC.
BACKGROUND:
These monies will be used to purchase and distribute 6,000 used oil recycling containers. This
grant will also allow for the purchase of a bulk recycling container to be used at a drop-off center
as well as advertising. By distributing used oil recycling containers to the citizens of Laredo, the
City plans to increase awareness of the importance of proper used oil recycling and to reduce
water pollution through the improper disposal of used oil.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Annual Arneuded Budget
Appropriation Appropriation Amendment
STDC Revenues 249-0000-323-1 801 40,000 40,000
Expenditures 249-3858- 40,000 40,000
RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the resolution.