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OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM NO. 00-76 Apri13, 2000 TO: Mayor Terry M. Howley and City Council Members FROM: Steve G City Manager A.J. Krieg r sistant City Ma for Economic and Urban Developmen Max Forgey, S nior Planner Hala Ahmed, nvironmental anne� SUBJECT: Subsidy of Compost Bins This is to propose that the City sponsor another Compost Bin Sale for Decatur residents on Saturday May 20, 2000. �On October 2, 1999, the City of Decatur used grant funds to sponsor a Compost Bin Sale. The City contracted with Norseman Plastics to conduct the sale and contributed $15,000 to subsidize the cost of the bins which were reduced to $20 from their original price of$35 each. The subsidy also included advertisement and promotion. On that day approximately 1,029 bins were sold out of a total of 1,250. Norseman specialists were available on site and answered residents' questions on composting and bin handling. Compost bins have proven to be a useful method for disposal of waste in general and yard waste in particular. Staff recommends conducting another bin sale. We researched various compost bin retailers and most of them require outright purchase of bins, no subsidy option being offered. After negotiation with Norseman, Staff recommends subsidizing the bins after the sale. This way the company will conduct the one-day sale and residents can purchase bins for $20 (plus tax). The company will provide us with records of all the bins sold that day and then the City will reimburse them $15 for each bin sold. The maximum subsidy will be $15,000 (i.e. 1000 bins). This is appro�mately the same number of bins sold last year and we anticipate a similar result this year. Norseman provided a complete proposal of the event and a confirmation of acceptance (See Attachment A). Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the confirmation of acceptance.