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Title
Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA00004 Recognizing a $3,313,200.00 Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant (SWIFR) from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Fund Renovations of the Redwood Convenience Center Renovation Capital Project (4190DC080)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: July 8, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA00004 recognizing a $3,313,200 Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant (SWIFR) from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Redwood Renovation Capital Project (4190DC080).
Project
Current Budget
Increase
Revised Budget
Redwood Convenience Center Site Upgrades
$ 754,618.00
$ 3,313,200.00
$ 4,067,818.00
TOTAL
$ 754,618.00
$ 3,313,200.00
$ 4,067,818.00
Durham County was one of twenty-five communities selected through a highly competitive grant process. The grant will provide $3.3 million for construction and equipment related costs for the renovation and redesign of the Redwood Convenience Center. The grant project period runs through February 28, 2027. There is no required match from the County. The SWIFR Grant Program for Political Subdivisions of States and Territories offers funding for infrastructure to improve or increase recovery, reuse, recycling, repair, refurbishing, or composting of post-consumer materials.
The Solid Waste Division partnered with the Central Pines Council of Governments Grant Assistance Program to write the application.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Goal 5: Accountable, Efficient, and Visionary Government and Goal 4: Environmental Stewardship and Community Prosperity.
Resource Persons: Motiryo Keambiroiro, Director General Services, Chrissie Koroivui, Solid Waste Program Manager, and Darius Allen, Waste Reduction Supervisor.
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Capital Project Amen...
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