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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Harker Heights for the Household Hazardous Waste Event on April 11, 2026.
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DATE: January 6, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Joseph Dudley III, Director of Solid Waste
SUBJECT: Interlocal Agreement with Harker Heights for a Household Hazardous Waste Event
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On May 3, 2025, the City of Killeen Recycling Operations Division hosted its annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event, which offered residents a safe and legal means to dispose of a variety of hazardous materials commonly used in households. This Includes caustic, corrosive, poisonous, and toxic substances. This event drew 476 participants from three counties (75% being from Killeen and Harker Heights).
The City of Killeen has a long-standing tradition of hosting HHW events, spanning more than a dozen years. Some of these events have been supported by the Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG), utilizing funds received from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, thereby opening the events to residents of all seven counties in the CTCOG region.
Recognizing the significant contributions of Harker Heights residents to last year's event, the City of Harker Heights has agreed to contribute $5,000 in funding for the upcoming event on April 11, 2026. This partnership reflects the mutual commitment of both cities to providing safe disposal solutions for hazardous materials, fostering a cleaner and safer environment for the entire region.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The City's Purchasing Manual recognizes the City Council's ability to approve interlocal agreements as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, Interlocal Cooperation Contracts.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
A $5,000 contribution f...
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