HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 411 Draft 01 2008-2010OFFICE INFORMATION ONLY
Meeting: Finance Committee (January 3, 201 1)
Action: Withdrawn by Introducer, Couneilmember Onishi, at the request of the Finance Director.
Re: Res 411-10: Comm. 997 (2008-2010 term)
COUNTY OF HAWAII
STATE OF HAWAI' I
RESOLUTION NO. 411 10
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF A MULTI -FISCAL YEAR AGREEMENT FOR FURNISHING AND IMPLEMENTING
ORGANIC WASTE DIVERSION SITES AND COMPOST OPERATIONS IN WEST HAWAII
AND EAST HAWAI'I FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, the County of Hawaii 's 2002 Update to the Integrated Solid Waste Management
Plan identified recycling and waste diversion as major activities to help the County reach its goal to divert
50% of all solid waste that would otherwise go to a landfill, by 2008 and 80% by 2013, and Resolution
28-03, Draft 2, was approved by the County Council on January 23, 2003, setting forth these goals and
policies; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 356-07, A Resolution to Embrace and Adopt the Principles of Zero
Waste as a Long -Term Goal for Hawai 'i County was approved by Council on December 19, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 826-08, A Resolution Urging the Director of the Environmental
Management to Develop an Ordinance and Implement a Plan to Prohibit Food, Paper, and Compostable
Organics from Hawaii County Landfills by 2012 was approved by Council on January 23, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the County's 2009 Integrated Resources and Solid Waste Management Plan
(IRSWMP) identified that 54%, or 114,000 tons, of the waste disposed at County landfills were organic
materials that could be composted, thereby preserving valuable landfill space; and
WHEREAS, the County completed construction phase for the Materials Recovery Facility
infrastructure for West Hawaii Sanitary Landfill (WHSL) to include a site for organic waste diversion
and compost operations; and
WHEREAS, the County completed construction phase of the Sort Station Facility for East
Hawaii which can help support an adjacent compost operation to maximize organic waste diversion from
the South Hilo Sanitary Landfill (SHSL); and
WHEREAS, the SHSL is projected to reach maximum capacity at current activity levels within
six (6) to eight (8) years; and
WHEREAS, programs like organic waste diversion and compost operations divert material out of
the waste stream, preserve natural resources and prolong the life of the existing landfills; and
WHEREAS, organic waste diversion and compost operations will provide valuable products such
as mulch and compost for local consumers and businesses, reducing the need and related costs to import
these products; and
WHEREAS, organic waste diversion from County transfer stations and landfills currently diverts
green waste and untreated wood and can also divert other organic waste materials such as biosolids, food,
paper, biodegradable plastics and FOGs (Fats, Oils & Grease); and
WHEREAS, the County is preparing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for furnishing and
implementing organic waste diversion sites and compost operations for the Department of Environmental
Management; and
WHEREAS, the high equipment and operations start-up costs, estimated at between $1,500,000
and $2,000,000, require a multi-year commitment to enable a contractor to recover costs and secure
reasonable terms for equipment financing; and
WHEREAS, a multi-year commitment also provides the County the most favorable opportunity
for competitive bids; and
WHEREAS, it is in the County's best interest to contract the operation of organic waste diversion
sites based on a ten (10) year agreement and provide for two (2) 12 month options to extend the
contracted services; and
WHEREAS, Article X, Section 10-11 of the County Charter requires that any contract, lease or
other obligation requiring payment of funds from the appropriations of a later fiscal year or more than one
fiscal year be approved by resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII that in accordance with Article X, Section 10-11 of the Hawaii County Charter, the Mayor is
hereby authorized to enter into a multi-year contract for services of furnishing and implementing organic
waste diversion sites and compost operations in West Hawaii and East Hawaii for the Department of
Environmental Management and that sufficient funds be budgeted in future fiscal years to cover the
anticipated obligation of the County under the terms of the agreement.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall forward a copy of this resolution to
the Mayor, the Director of Environmental Management and the Director of Finance.
Dated at , Hawai`i, this day of , 2010
INTRODUCED BY:
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COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI'1
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai' i
Hilo, Hawaii
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
The vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawai' i on
ATTEST:
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES NOES ABS EX
ENRIQUES
FORD
GREEN WELL
HOFFMANN
IKEDA
NAEOLE.
ONISHI
YAGONG
YOSHIMOTO
Reference: C-997/FC
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 411 10