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File #: 19R-3269    Version: 1 Name: MOU Agreement - Solid Waste/Recycling
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/18/2019 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 7/8/2019 Final action:
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 19R-07-123: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE VARIOUS PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITIES REGARDING COLLABORATIVE STUDY AND SUBSEQUENT DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SYSTEM; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA).
Attachments: 1. RES-19R-07-123-Agrmt-MOU-BCC.pdf, 2. AR 19R-07-123, 3. 2019-05-24 Solid Waste MOU_FINAL (1).pdf, 4. MOU memo00051220190618112004.pdf

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RESOLUTION NO. 19R-07-123: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE VARIOUS PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITIES REGARDING COLLABORATIVE STUDY AND SUBSEQUENT DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SYSTEM; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA).

 

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Request Action:

Pass a Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Broward County and the various participating municipalities regarding Collaborative Study and Subsequent Development of an Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling System.

 

Need:

To approve the MOU

 

Summary Explanation/ Background:

After many months of working together and after the study by Arcadis was completed, a productive dialogue was had between the Broward League of Cities and Broward County.   The results of those discussions are reflected in the attached MOU which is intended to reflect the ongoing commitment  to work cooperatively in establishing and implementing a regional solid waste management system that addresses the short and long-term opportunities and challenges associated with providing solid waste disposal and recyclables processing services.

 

Attachments:

1. Memorandum of Understanding

2. Memo from Mary Lou Tighe, Executive Director, Broward League of Cities

 

Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:

Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements

 

Estimated Time for Presentation:

 

Master Plan:

 

Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment

[  ] Increase mass transit ridership  [  ] Reduce City energy consumption

[  ] Reduce water consumption

 

Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill

[  ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward  [  ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood

[  ] Reduce emergency fatalities

 

Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages

[  ] Increase participation in youth sports  [  ] Add new park land and amenities

[  ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes

 

Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas

[  ] Increase commercial tax base  [  ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses

[  ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas

 

Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities

[  ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs  [ X ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced

[  ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing

 

Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity

[ X ] Improves City efficiency  [  ] Increase use of Information Technology

[ X ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live