Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) for a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event.
Summary
DATE: February 15, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jeffery Reynolds, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Interlocal Agreement with CTCOG for Household Hazardous Waste Event
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City of Killeen Recycling Operations Division hosts annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) events to provide residents a safe and legal means to dispose of a variety of caustic, corrosive, poisonous, and toxic materials commonly used in the home. These events help protect our surface and underground water sources, provide for the recycling or reuse of certain potentially hazardous materials, and protect solid waste workers and equipment. Funding from the Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) for the May 14, 2022, event will allow the citizens from the seven county CTCOG region to participate.
The City of Killeen has a history of hosting HHW events going back more than a dozen years. Some events have been sponsored by CTCOG with funds received from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and some sponsored solely by the City of Killeen.
As the City and much of the CTCOG region share a common watershed, it is desired that all CTCOG region residents be able to participate in the May 14, 2022, HHW Collection event. Entering into this Interlocal Agreement will facilitate this opportunity. The event will be held at the Killeen Special Events Center. Under the Interlocal Agreement, CTCOG will contract for hazardous waste collection services for the HHW event contributing up to $13,169.89. The City will reimburse CTCOG the difference between their dedicated $13,169.89 amount and the total event cost up to $45,000.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Conduct an event open solely to residents of the City of Killeen.
2. Accept a contribution from the CTCOG to help fund the event and open it to all CTCOG region residents.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Alternative two is recommended, allowing the execution of the interlocal agreement with the CTGOG to provide additional funding for the event and affording residents of seven (7) counties the opportunity to dispose of hazardous products, keeping them out of the waste stream and protecting our common watershed.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The City’s Purchasing Manual recognizes City Council’s ability to approve interlocal agreements authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. Interlocal Cooperation Contracts.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The estimated cost of the City’s portion of this event is $45,000.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
This is a one-time expenditure.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are available in the Solid Waste Fund Recycling budget in account 540-3470-439.50-40.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Killeen and the Central Texas Council of Governments for a regional household hazardous waste event.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Public Works
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Agreement