Title
Authorization to enter into an Agreement with Downtown Phoenix Inc. for Pet Waste Stations (Ordinance S-51844) - Districts 7 & 8
Description
To request City Council approval to enter into a five-year agreement with Downtown Phoenix, Inc. to collaborate on a pet waste management outreach campaign to educate pet owners on proper pet waste disposal. There is no financial impact in the agreement.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix Water Services Department Stormwater Management Program (WSDSMP) collaborates with internal and external partners to meet federal Clean Water Act permit requirements and Arizona's State Surface Water Protection Program to protect water quality to the maximum extent practical.
The WSDSMP has developed a public education and outreach program to increase awareness among Phoenix citizens. As part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness of water quality a pet waste reduction program has been launched to educate pet owners on proper pet waste disposal.
Downtown Phoenix, Inc. has agreed to install and maintain pet waste stations in the downtown Phoenix area and advertise the location of the stations on the Downtown Phoenix, Inc. interactive web-based map. They will provide all waste bags, pet waste collection and will weigh the waste from the stations to collect data on the pounds of pet waste kept from entering the City's storm drains.
Contract Term
The term of the new agreement will be from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030, with no extension options.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact for this agreement.
Location
Council Districts: 7 and 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Water Services Department.