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. •, ^ . COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM MEMORANDUM NO. 98-118 DATE: September 30, 1998 TO: The Honorable Mayor Terry M. Howley and Council Members FROM: James L. Williams, 7r., City Manager ��„ Cecil A. Collins, Jr., Community Develo ent Directo � Sheri Adams, Solid Waste Coordinator � RE: Resolution Authorizing an Agreement for a portion of the State Grant to be Used for the Turning Point Leaf Raking Assistance Program The current landscape waste collection system and options available have proven successful and I�, adequate in managing the volume of landscape waste generated by Decatur residents. However, in the fa11 of 1997 when the State of Illinois set aside $400,000.00 to assist the City of Decatur with leaf collection and disposal, the City submitted a proposal to utilize these funds to expand the current system and explore other options. The intent of the state grant is to provide residents other options for leaf disposal thereby encouraging residents not to burn. In the search�or possible alternative methods to address landscape waste management and utilize the availabl� state funds, the City had several discussions with local leaders, businesses, and haulers and researehed active programs in other Illinois cities. Staff submitted a proposal and an estimated budget to Council on April 16, 1998. Staff was directed to investigate other options and gather further information. At a Decatur City Council Study Session on September 14, 1998, staffpresented this information to Council and outlined various options by which to utilize the state grant. The Decatur City Council provided staffwith direction regarding these options and a plan for the grant from the State of Illinois. One of the programs which Council directed staff to pursue is the Turning Point Leaf Raking Assistance Project proposed by Decatur Community Partnership. The Decat�ar City Council informally approved using $40,000.00 of the state grant to implement the Leaf Raking Assistance Program. A copy of a formal Resolution and the Agreement between the City of Decatur and Decatur Memorial Foundation/Decatur Community Partnership is attached. Staff will be available to answer questions.