Kessler Consulting
Kessler Consulting
Kessler Consulting
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS<br />
PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA<br />
COMMISSIONERS,<br />
eAR8AAA SHEEN 1000 • CHAIRMAN<br />
KAFlEN WILl.IAMS SEEL • VICE CHAIRMAN<br />
CAlVIN O. HARRIS<br />
SUSAN LATVALA<br />
JOHN MOFlRONI<br />
A06ERT B. S~ART<br />
KENNETH T. WELCH<br />
January 7, 2003<br />
PINELLAS COUNTY UTILITIES<br />
SOLIO WASTE OPERATIONS<br />
3095· 114'~ AVENue NORTH<br />
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA. 33716<br />
PHONE. (727) 464·7565<br />
FAX: (727) 464·7713<br />
Re: Lener ofReference for <strong>Kessler</strong> <strong>Consulting</strong>. Inc.<br />
To Whom It May Concern:<br />
<strong>Kessler</strong> <strong>Consulting</strong>, Inc., has provided solid waste planning and consulting assistance to the Pinellas County<br />
Department ofSolid Waste 0pel1ltions since 1999. In addition, I have known the fInn for a number oryears prior to<br />
that. The linn's extensive knowledge ofsolid waste issues and programs in Florida, their ability to think cl'Clltively,<br />
and their direct approach in making recommendations make them unique in solid waste consulting finns.<br />
<strong>Kessler</strong> <strong>Consulting</strong> has provided assistance with a wide range ofissues and have specitically assisted Pinellas County<br />
in the following areas:<br />
• Conducted 11 two-season waste composition study and developed Florida's first computerized waste<br />
composition model, which is currently available on the Department orEnvironmental Protection (DEP)<br />
website (http://www.dep.stnte.fl.uslwasteclcanupl)<br />
• Evaluated a full range ofsolid waste coUection options, including franchising, licensing, and Countyprovided<br />
services, and developed dJaft licensing standards<br />
• Provided technicalassistlUlce with a publidprivatc Solid Waste Collection Task Force and participated in<br />
meetings with COWlty Commissioners<br />
• Conducted an analysis ofthe County's recycling drop-off centers and assisted with improving our service<br />
agreement, which will reduce service costs and increase revenue share<br />
• Assisted with development oftwo Innovative Recycling Grants, one which was funded in 2000 and the other<br />
which ranked 4 lb and is likely to be funded in the 2003 funding cycle<br />
• Currently assisting the County with evaluating and improving our commercial recycling program and CoWlty<br />
office ",,"-cycling contract.<br />
I have a great deal ofrespect for the starr of<strong>Kessler</strong> <strong>Consulting</strong> and highly reconunend them to other government or<br />
private sector entities seeking consulting expe-rtise in solid waste management. U you would like additional<br />
infonnation regarding the work <strong>Kessler</strong> <strong>Consulting</strong> has conducted for Pinellas County, please feel free to contact me.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Warren N. Smith<br />
Solid Waste Director<br />
Pinellas County Utilities<br />
P, .. ILL".COU .. TY<br />
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·Pinenas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer-· Member·Pinellas Partnership lor 8 Drug Free Worl
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