FY 2425 2526 Recommended Operating Budget

Environmental Services

Countywide

246.5820 010.5815

Solid Waste Services

Division Description In July 2021, City of Morgan Hill staff began providing the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Administrator and Contracting Agent roles for the countywide solid waste management program. The City was awarded these roles by the County Implementation Committee and Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission (RWRC). TAC ’ s primary purpose is to implement the Annual Workplan and Budget approved by the RWRC, to advise RWRC on technical and policy issues related to solid waste management and recycling, and to bring together a spectrum of viewpoints and expertise in the processes of establishing strategies for compliance to solid waste regulations, developing programs, conducting policy review, and performing duties as directed by the RWRC. As TAC Administrator and Contracting Agent, the City is responsible for coordinating the meeting agendas and logistics for all of the countywide solid waste advisory bodies. In addition, the City now leads procurement and contracting efforts for a mix of consulting and service contracts serving the countywide program. program operations and services including: 1) establishment of a regional teleconference policy; 2) establishment of a one - year Food Recovery Program to prevent gaps in service and non - compliance with state - mandates that require the program; and 3) establishment of a collaborative long - term countywide Food Recovery Program for compliance with SB 1383. • Worked with agencies and organizations to reprogram the legacy RWRC budget cycle to align better with Morgan Hill internal budget processes. • Evaluated scope of services provided by the program and created an RWRC Fellowship position to increase support and provide continued excellent service. • Led TAC through implementation of the FY 2022 - 23 and 2023 - 24 approved budgets. FY 2022 - 23 and 2023 - 24 Accomplishments • Led the TAC agencies through three separate MOU processes to improve regional

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