Title
Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to Submit Used Oil Payment Program Applications to the California Department of Resources and Recovery for All Available Payment Programs Under the California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act for the Period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020. (Public Works 274)
Body
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Interim City Manager
Re: Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to Submit Used Oil Payment Program Applications to the California Department of Resources and Recovery for All Available Payment Programs Under the California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act for the Period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020
BACKGROUND
The California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act mandates that the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) provide two-year payment programs to local governments to establish local collection programs that encourage recycling of used oil and used oil filters. Formerly a block grant program, the Used Oil Payment Programs (OPP) are non-competitive. Local governments need to submit a completed application and a City Council resolution to receive funds. To improve efficiencies and reduce paper use, CalRecycle allows applicants to submit a resolution authorizing the submission of applications for multiple years. In the past, the City has taken advantage of the multi-year feature, and staff proposes to continue this practice.
The City of Alameda meets the eligibility requirements for the OPP for Fiscal Year 15-16. The State has not yet released the exact dollar amount available to the City, but approximately $20,000 is anticipated to be disbursed under this two-year cycle. A new resolution is required at this time, due the expiration of the former resolution.
DISCUSSION
In California, a surcharge is placed on all motor oil purchases and is used to fund OPP that are in place to e...
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