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Department of Utilities
Reference: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brighton, Colorado, Acting by and through Its Stormwater Enterprise, Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Brighton and Tri-County Health Department for the Household Hazardous Waste Program, Authorizing the Expenditure of an Amount Not to Exceed Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($14,000) per said Intergovernmental Agreement, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Intergovernmental Agreement on Behalf of the City
To: Mayor Richard N. McLean and Members of City Council
Through: Manuel Esquibel, City Manager
Prepared By: Curtis Bauers, Director of Utilities
Date Prepared: February 23, 2015
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) is to extend the service of the Adams County Household Hazardous Waste Program to the residents of the City of Brighton, which will be administered by the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) through December 31, 2015.
BACKGROUND
In 2015 the HHW Program will consist of two, 1-day collection events throughout the year, allowing City of Brighton residents to dispose of their household chemical waste in a safe, legal and environmentally adequate manner. The implementation of this program benefits local communities as well as regional agencies. More specifically, the benefits are as follows:
Brighton Storm Drainage Division
HHW Program helps to reduce the number of illicit discharges into the storm sewer system.
Brighton Wastewater Division
HHW Program helps to reduce the number of illicit discharges of hazardous materials into the sanitary sewer system.
Private and Municipal Waste Management
HHW Program reduces the quantity of hazardous trash disposed of at the landfill.
County Health Department
The HHW Program potentially reduces the number of cases of accidental child poisoning with household chemicals.
Fire Department
The HHW Program potentially reduces the risk of household fires.
The Adams County HHW Program serves residents of unincorporated Adams County, as well as residents from the City of Brighton, Commerce City, Federal Heights and Thornton. The program is operated by the TCHD under contract to sponsoring jurisdictions. The multi-jurisdictional program is possible through the financial support of each sponsor combined with the donations collected from participants.
HHW collection services have been provided to Brighton residents since the year 2000. Although the HHW program is free for all Brighton residents, a $25 dollar contribution is requested on-site from all participants to help off-set the increasing program's costs.
The program provides an opportunity for residents to dispose of hazardous chemicals, such as pesticides, fertilizers, cleaning products and automotive fluids from their homes which might otherwise end up in our creeks, storm and/or sanitary sewer systems, or be disposed of illegally on private or public property. Removing these products from people's homes also reduces the potential for accidental poisoning and household fires.
The program provides information to the public about ways to reduce the generation of household hazardous waste, recycling guidance, disposal techniques, and information about items that should not be poured down the drain or placed in the trash can. Additional marketing efforts to announce the events are carried out by the City of Brighton Stormwater Division. Events are announced on the City website, Channel 8, City Newsletter and local newspapers.
CRITERIA BY WHICH COUNCIL MUST CONSIDER THE ITEM
FINANCIAL IMPACT
In 2014, waste was collected from a total of 1139 households, with 134 households being from Brighton. The average unit cost per participating household is about $80. The unit cost to sponsoring jurisdictions includes the offset generated by participants' donations.
The 2015 IGA is essentially the same as the 2014 IGA. The proposed 2015 Household Chemical Roundup is budgeted in the Storm Drainage Fund, and coordinated with TCHD by the Stormwater Division. The City will receive an invoice at the end of each year according to the number of Brighton's participants. The number of participants varies each year and depends on the marketing efforts, event weather conditions, number of residents moving in or out of the City, etc. The available 2015 budget for this program is $14,000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The joint multi-jurisdictional efforts allow the City of Brighton to provide hazardous chemical and materials collection service to our residents at low cost. Staff recommends continued participation in the Adams County HHW Program to mitigate the environmental impacts from improper disposal of household chemicals.
OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
· Decline participation in the 2015 Household Chemical Roundup Program.
· Approval as presented.
· Request IGA changes and resubmit for Council consideration.
ATTACHMENTS
· 2015 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
· EXHIBIT A - Participation Guidelines
· EXHIBIT B - Tri-County Health Department Work Breakdown Structure