Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 21-R127, Establishing a Solid Waste Task Force (SWTF) for the City of Port St. Lucie Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; Providing an Effective Date.
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Submitted By: Carmen A. Capezzuto, Director of Neighborhood Services
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Mission to be responsive to our community.
Executive Summary (General Business): Pursuant to City Charter Section 3.05, the Mayor shall appoint with the advice and consent of the council the members of citizen advisory boards and commissions. This agenda item formalizes the creation of a Solid Waste Task Force for the purpose of reviewing the current solid waste program and performance, while providing input on business conditions for a future solid waste contract and request for proposals (RFP). The SWTF would provide recommendations to the City Council via the City Manager.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide an overview of the agenda item or be available to answer questions at the pleasure of the City Council. Mayor Martin's list of recommended task force members may wish to be discussed by the City Council.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council designate the number of members for the SWTF and move to approve the Resolution and Bylaws creating the SWTF. Also, a second motion is requested approving the committee members recommended by Mayor Martin attached to this agenda item.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and motion to approve the Resolution and Bylaws, along with a second motion approving the committee members that have been recommended by Mayor Martin with the consensus of the City Council.
2. Move that the Council provide staff direction.
Background: Following the presentation of item (7A) at the Special City Council meeting that took place on September 20th, 2021, staff was directed to move forward with the creation of a citizen's Solid Waste T...
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