Action Summary:
title
Approve contract with Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Environmental Protection Division to create a recycling drop-off center at Public Works.
MIT
MIT Supported - Mark All Applicable
☐ Critical Staffing Needs (staffing shortages, retention)
☐ Financial Stability/Sustainability (diverse tax base)
☒ Safety & Protecting Community (code enforcement, stormwater)
☐ Commercial Development
☐ Downtown Development
☐ Tourism (increase share; museum should equitably represent community; events)
☐ Downtown Parking (address parking needs)
☐ Youth Program/Council (community center for youth and seniors; learning gap)
☒ Prepare for Growth and Development (infrastructure in place; annexation; curb cuts; recycling, signage)
staffnotes
Staff Notes
Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Environmental Protection Division has a grant program to assist local governments with recycling, waste reduction and diversion. This program covers seventy-five (75%) percent of the project’s total cost. The City’s application was selected for award. The total cost to build the recycling center is $142,000.00. The City of Powder Springs would contribute $35,000.00. Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Environmental Protection Division would contribute $107,000.00. Staff estimates that they will be able to complete the work by summer 2023.