To: Board of Supervisors
From: Solid Waste
Meeting Date: December 6, 2022
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Department Contact: |
Howard N. Dashiell |
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707-463-4363 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Adoption of Resolution Approving Department of Transportation Agreement Number 220037, Agreement Between the County of Mendocino and Pacific Recycling Solutions, Inc., dba Pacific Organics Solutions, for Organic Waste Composting Services, for the Term, Beginning January 1, 2023, Through June 30, 2032 (Countywide)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt resolution approving Department of Transportation Agreement Number 220037, Agreement Between the County of Mendocino and Pacific Recycling Solutions, Inc., dba Pacific Organics Solutions, for Organic Waste Composting Services, for the term beginning January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2032 (Countywide); and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
Department of Transportation (DOT) Agreement Number (No.) 220037, is an Agreement between the County and Pacific Recycling Solutions, Inc., dba Pacific Organics Solutions (POS), for organic waste composting services. This agreement includes new requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 1383, including organic waste handling and processing standards, and record-keeping and reporting requirements. Additionally, the Agreement guarantees capacity to the County of 5,000 tons per year through June 2032 and provides for an annual donation of 1500 tons of compost by POS to the County which satisfies a large portion of the County’s new recycled organic waste product procurement requirements. The Agreement is not exclusive and still allows the County to contract with other facilities for organic waste processing as desired or needed. Previously, all organic waste collected in the County has gone to Cold Creek Compost, Inc.; however, with the anticipated influx of organic waste due to SB 1383 and Cold Creek reaching its processing limits, it is important for the County to diversify its composting options to ensure the necessary capacity into the future. POS is a newly constructed and fully permitted composting facility located at 3201 Taylor Drive in Ukiah. The Agreement contains provisions for a tipping fee of $65.00 per ton. At $65.00, the tipping fee will still be well below the regional average rate for organic waste processing, with most other composting facilities in Northern California charging in the range of $70-100 per ton. The Agreement also keeps the County’s organic waste local, contributing to sales tax revenue, and avoiding increased greenhouse gases and transportation costs associated with transporting to an out-of-county facility. DOT staff respectfully recommends and requests the Board adopt the resolution approving DOT Agreement No. 220037, Agreement Between the County of Mendocino and Pacific Recycling Solutions, Inc., dba Pacific Organics Solutions, for Organic Waste Composting Services. Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve Agreement and provide direction to staff.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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SOURCE OF FUNDING: $0 |
BUDGETED IN CURRENT F/Y: N/A |
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CURRENT F/Y COST: $0 |
IF NO, PLEASE DESCRIBE: |
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ANNUAL RECURRING COST: $0 |
REVENUE AGREEMENT: No |
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BUDGET CLARIFICATION: Cost of services paid by franchised haulers and transfer stations through collection and disposal fees. |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status:Adopted |
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Date: December 6, 2022 |
Executed Item Type: Resolution Number: 22-240 Executed Item Type: Agreement Number: 22-293 |
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