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File #: 2021-744    Version: 1 Name:
Type: New Business Status: Passed
File created: 8/31/2021 In control: Special City Council
On agenda: 9/20/2021 Final action: 9/20/2021
Title: Discussion on the Establishment of a Solid Waste Advisory Task Force
Attachments: 1. SWAT Proposal
Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Discussion on the Establishment of a Solid Waste Advisory Task Force
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Submitted By: Michael Hahn, Neighborhood Services Solid Waste Manager

Strategic Plan Link: The City's Mission to be responsive to our community.

Executive Summary (General Business): The intent of the City of Port Saint Lucie Solid Waste Advisory Task Force is to create a citizens' committee for the purpose of reviewing the current solid waste program and performance while analyzing proposed short-term and long-term program modifications to improve the reliability of service. The Solid Waste Advisory Task Force will provide recommendations to the City Council via the City Manager.

Presentation Information: 10 - 15-minute PowerPoint presentation by Michael Hahn, Solid Waste Manager.

Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council direct the City Manager and staff to take the necessary steps with the City Attorney's Office to establish a City Council appointed Solid Waste Advisory Task Force.

Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council direct the City Manager and staff to take the necessary steps with the City Attorney's Office to establish a City Manager appointed Solid Waste Advisory Task Force.
2. Move that Council deny the request to establish a Solid Waste Advisory Task Force and provide staff direction.

Background: After City Council requested to have a discussion on the possibility of establishing a Solid Waste Advisory Task Force, Neighborhood Services researched other municipalities for this topic to begin creating a model that could be used for Port Saint Lucie. This agenda item is to provide Council the opportunity to discuss staff's recommendations and provide direction.

? Issues/Analysis: General tasks would include: 1). Review performance under the current Franchise Agreement; 2). Review possible short-term contract modifications; and 3). Review/analyze long-term service levels to be included ...

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