HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-171MAY 12, 2009 09 -171 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE WINNEBAGO COUNTY RECYCLING
SURPLUS REVENUE BALLOT
INITIATED BY: CITY ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh currently has a recycling agreement with
Winnebago County; and
WHEREAS, Winnebago County has asked responsible units of government with
signed recycling agreements to consider disposition of surplus commodity revenue;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the attached ballot is approved and the proper City officials are hereby
authorized and directed to execute and deliver the attached to the Winnebago Solid
Waste Management Board.
CITY HALL
215 Church Avenue
P.O. Box 1130
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
54903 -1130 City of Oshkosh
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: David C. Patek, Director of Public Works
DATE: May 7, 2009
RE: Approve Winnebago County Recycling Surplus Revenue Ballot
BACKGROUND
The City of Oshkosh has an agreement to deliver all recyclable materials (paper & containers)
to the Winnebago County Solid Waste Management Board. Winnebago County sells this
recyclable material. The communities of Winnebago County are asked every year to decide
how to handle this revenue. The options are to take a payment from Winnebago County or
leave this surplus revenue with Winnebago County to be used for stabilization of the tipping fee.
ANALYSIS
Winnebago County has indicated that many of the markets for recyclable material have
decreased in value. While the value of glass continues to be low, the market values for paper
and plastic /aluminum /steel containers have seen large decreases. Winnebago County is
recommending that communities vote to retain the surplus revenue for future recyclable tipping
fee stabilization.
FISCAL IMPACT
Because of current economic conditions, the commodity markets are anticipated to remain low
for the remainder of 2009. The City could ask for the revenue, however, I believe this action
would lead to an increase in the tipping fee. I would recommend that the surplus revenue
remain with Winnebago County to stabilize the tipping fee for recyclable materials.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Respectfully Submitted,
David C. Patek
Director of Public Works
Approved:
City Manager
C,:
WINNEBAGO COUNTY
SIGNING MUNICIPALITY RECYCLING SURPLUS REVENUE BALLOT
APRIL 23, 2009
ARTICLE IX
FURTHER AMENDMENTS
The County and the Signing Municipalities agree that this initial Agreement may be further amended and/or
supplemented by written agreement of both the County and Signing Municipalities representing 70% of the
total population of Signing Municipalities.
ARTICLE VI
FUNDING
B. The County shall have the right to collect any and all revenues from the sale of recycled materials
processed by the County under this Agreement.
1. From the time of the County MRF's opening until December 31, 1994, said revenues from
Signing Municipalities shall be applied to the cost of construction, purchase and operation for all
structures, equipment and personnel required by the County to perform its obligations under the
Agreement. In the event that revenues from Signing Municipality processing fees and material
sales exceed the cost of program operation, the net profit shall be rebated after year's end to
Municipalities signing this Agreement. Rebates shall be based upon each Municipality's actual
tonnage processed during that calendar year.
2. After January 1, 1995 the processing fee per ton shall be set to reflect the anticipated cost of
services provided. The County shall hold revenue rebates from Signing Municipality material
sold during the year 2008 in the amount of four hundred twenty -five thousand, four hundred and
twenty dollars ($425,420.00) for future recycling tipping fee stabilization.
Please check the appropriate box for your municipality's choice, sign and indicate
individual title, date and return this ballot on or before June 15, 2009 (include a copy of
your city, town or village resolution or a copy of the municipal board meeting minutes
authorizing this vote).
Winnebago County shall hold the recycling revenue surplus of $425,420.00 in a fund for future
recycling tipping fee stabilization based upon each Municipality's actual tonnage processed and sold for
year 2008.
Winnebago County shall refund the recycling revenue surplus of $425,420.00 to Signing Municipalities
based upon each Municipality's actual tonnage processed and sold for year 2008.
Signature Print Name Municipality
Title
Date Signed