Title
Palm Fronds Diversion Program - RFP 16-SWD-010 (Ordinance S-44467)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow expenditures in the amount of $408,000 for one additional year under Contract 144903 with Palm Silage, LLC for processing of palm fronds into livestock feed at the City of Phoenix Resource Innovation Campus (RIC). Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Expenditures will be offset by estimated lease revenues and decreased hauling and landfill expenses during this one-year period.
Report
Summary
In 2013, the City adopted the goal of diverting 40 percent of trash from the landfill by the year 2020. In April 2016, this goal was expanded to achieve Zero Waste by 2050. In June 2016, in collaboration with the Community and Economic Development Department, the Public Works Department finalized an operating contract and lease agreement with Palm Silage, LLC to process palm fronds diverted from the City's landfill into quality livestock feed at the City's RIC.
Financial Impact
The amount of $408,000 is needed for one additional year beginning on or about April 18, 2018. Funds are available in the Public Works Department's budget. Expenditures will be offset by estimated lease revenues and decreased hauling and landfill expenses during this one-year period.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
City Council approved Contract 144903 with Palm Silage, LLC for Palm Fronds Diversion on June 22, 2016.
Location
The RIC is located at 27th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road next to the 27th Avenue Transfer Station, 3060 S. 27th Ave.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Public Works Department.