FY 2018-19 and 2019-20 Adopted Operating and CIP Budget

Environmental Programs

010.5800

Division Description The City Council has adopted an Environmental Agenda designed to guide programs and policy development in support of a healthier community. In the past several years, the Environmental Team has focused the Environmental Agenda implementation on activities that reduce the City operations’ carbon footprint directly. The Environmental Services Division is responsible for oversight of the City’s franchise agreement for solid waste management services and waste reduction programs needed to meet the legal requirements of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939). These programs include source reduction, recycling, composting, public education, and household hazardous waste management. Ensuring that solid wastes and household hazardous wastes are properly collected, recycled, and managed is a core service protecting public health. Nearly every household participates in the recycling program and nearly 10% of all households now participate annually in the household hazardous waste management program. The other major activity of the Division is to support energy efficiency, renewable energy generation, and the City’s participation in Silicon Valley Clean Energy and regional sustainability efforts. FY 2016-17 and 2017-18 Accomplishments • Initiated new Community Choice Energy program that provides carbon free energy to Morgan Hill residents and businesses • Provided service to the City of Gilroy on solid waste management issues on a fee basis • Continued to promote a variety of recycling programs for businesses and residents to maintain compliance with State regulatory requirements for waste diversion FY 2018-19 and 2019-20 Activity Goals • Implement expanded business waste diversion program to maintain compliance with State laws requiring expanded business activities (Protecting the Environment) • Lead energy efficiency and production measures for City facilities (Protecting the Environment)

Financial Comments In addition to the General Fund, other revenue sources for this program include waste tipping fees of $130,000, State grant of $11,000, and $31,000 in service contract fees from the City of Gilroy.

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