A | Consideration and Approval: Professional Services Agreement with Friedman Recycling Company for equipment, transportation, processing, and the recovery of recyclable materials. | ||||||
Solid Waste Section Director Evan Tyrrell addressed Council and stated that the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) was reverted to the city back in April. Since that time the facility has been cleaned, organized, and evaluated for future use. Staff have obtained multiple quotes from hauling and processing companies to provide hauling of materials to Phoenix for processing. Friedman Recycling will be able to process the recyclable materials and Joe Dirt Excavating will be able to haul those materials from Flagstaff to the Phoenix processing location. The intention is to maintain the operation while seeking more efficient means and methods for Flagstaff’s recycling services. Al White addressed Council in support of the service agreement with Friedman. He noted that they had been around for a long time and are a very reputable and reliable firm. He stated that it was important to begin a comprehensive education program to remind the public of what is recyclable to reduce contamination rates. Ward Davis addressed Council in support of the Friedman contract. He indicated that Friedman charged a financial penalty for contamination so education on proper recycling was paramount. He suggested imposing penalties on people who do not recycle appropriately to encourage better behavior. Council expressed appreciation to staff for their quick response to the unanticipated events surrounding the recycling program. Mr. Clifton echoed that appreciation and noted that discussions are ongoing regarding reeducation programs and future operations. |
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Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Sweet to ratify the First Amendment to the Emergency Contract for the Purchase of Materials/Services with Joe Dirt Excavating, Inc. for emergency hauling services of commingled recyclables in an additional amount of $100,000 (for a total Contract amount not to exceed of $300,000) and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | |||||||
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Sweet to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Friedman Recycling Company for equipment, transportation, processing, and the recovery of recyclable materials and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. | |||||||
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||