§ 4-3-30 FORMATION OF AN ASSOCIATION OF CITIES TO DEVELOP A REGIONAL PROGRAM TO SUPPORT LOCAL RECYCLING EFFORTS.

   (A)   The city shall join in the formation of a voluntary association of municipalities which shall have as its primary focus the accomplishment of the above enumerated objectives with the ultimate goal of developing a broad base of private sector entities throughout the Southwestern United States to serve as major purchasers of recycled materials generated by member cities of the association.

   (B)   The city shall furnish a financial stipend to the association in an amount equal to one cent per capita population of the city as established by the most recent federal decennial census. Such stipend shall be provided to the association as soon as possible after the effective date of the compact, but in any event not later than July 1, 1991.

   (C)   As a member of the association, the city shall be entitled to utilize the resources of the association to promote the development of a recycling program tailored to the specific needs of the city while at the same time providing recyclable materials which meet the standards set by the association for purchase by regional recycling entities. The association shall provide the member cities with brokering, negotiating, information sharing and other services in accordance with the association's identified objectives.

   (D)   The Mayor shall be authorized to execute the compact on behalf of the city for the formation of the Southwestern Municipal Recycling Association.

(Res. 41-1991, approved 4-2-91)

§ 4-3-31 RECYCLING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.

   (A)   The Council hereby directs the Department to prepare a recycling education program that can be used in the schools, civic groups, neighborhood organizations, local businesses, and others. The program will educate the public about a recycling drop-off program, a Materials Recovery Facility, curbside, commercial and other types of recycling programs. The education program shall include a strong source reduction component to encourage residents and local businesses to reduce both the amount and toxicity of waste.

   (B)   The Council directs that the expanded recycling education program begin by no later than March 1, 1991. That a school recycling curriculum, business information and education program, and other educational programs be planned and developed between March 1 through June 30, 1991. Finally, that the expanded education program be provided to schools, local businesses, civic groups, churches, neighborhood organizations and others starting on July 1, 1991 and thereafter continue as an ongoing activity. This education program shall include a strong, pro-active effort to promote the recycling program to the community as a whole.

   (C)   The Council approves the Expanded Education Program and appropriates funds to develop and implement the Program. $100,000 are appropriated from the Refuse Disposal Operating Fund (651) Fund Balance to hire two Educational Specialists, purchase two automobiles and provide operating cost support for the Expanded Recycling Education Program.

(Res. 36-1991, approved 3-13-91)

Cross-reference:

    Office of Recycling, see § 2-3-10

   Employee Recycling Committee, see § 2-3-11

   Recycling and long-term solid waste planning, see § 3-5-60

   Solid waste management, recycling, and waste reduction plan,see § 3-5-61

   Residential curbside recycling program, see § 4-3-32

§ 4-3-32 RESIDENTIAL COMMINGLED CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM.

   (A)   The Solid Waste Management Department shall implement a weekly commingled curbside recycling program for all residents of the city.

   (B)   The collection of commingled recyclables shall be additionally tested in conjunction with the implementation of a 5,000 home fully-automated collection pilot program.

   (C)   The curbside recycling program shall collect newspaper, PET and HDPE plastic, tinned food cans, and aluminum beverage cans in plastic bags, and that each household shall be issued 26 colored plastic bags for recyclables. Also, cardboard shall be placed next to the bag for collection.

   (D)   Due to the difficulty of marketing, the hazards of manual separation, and the contamination of other materials, glass shall not be collected for recycling at this time.

   (E)   All neighborhoods are encouraged to participate in the curbside collection program. If appropriate and as needed, weekend recycling “pick-up” programs shall be available for neighborhood use.

   (F)   The drop-off program, which was approved as part of the fiscal year 1992 budget, shall not be implemented because it will provide duplicative residential recycling services and that the operating funding and staff designated for this program shall be applied to the curbside recycling program.

   (G)   The curbside recycling program shall be implemented based upon the availability of processing capability and markets for the materials collected.

   (H)   A residential rate increase of approximately $0.64 per household per month will be submitted for Administration and Council approval during the fiscal year 1993 Solid Waste Management Department Operating and Capital Budget requests to provide ongoing funding for the program.

(Res. 11-1992, approved 1-21-92; Am. Res. 30-1993, approved 3-23-93)

Cross-reference:

    Office of Recycling, see § 2-3-10

   Employee Recycling Committee, see § 2-3-11

   Recycling and long-term solid waste planning, see § 3-5-60

   Solid waste management, recycling, and waste reduction plan,see § 3-5-61

   Recycling educational program, see § 4-3-31

ARTICLE 4: PARKS AND RECREATION

Section

   4-4-1   Cooperative Gardening Program for senior citizens and recipients of public assistance

   4-4-2   Rio Grande Zoological Park master plan

   4-4-3   Rio Grande Valley State Park Management Plan

   4-4-4   Project Treestart

   4-4-5   Billy Moya Sr. and Eddie Moya Room at Los Altos Golf Course

Cross-reference:

   Parks and Recreation; policies and procedures, see Ch. 3, Art. 6

   City Parks and Facilities, see Ch. 6, Art. 5

§ 4-4-1 COOPERATIVE GARDENING PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND RECIPIENTS OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.

   (A)   The Department of Parks and Recreation is hereby requested to provide a list of available sites, which might be used by the senior citizens and recipients of public assistance of this community for cooperative gardens, and to provide the staff time necessary to coordinate this program. The department is encouraged to use citizens input and participation in carrying out this project. The Department of Parks and Recreation will also endeavor to obtain sludge from the sewage treatment facility for fertilizer and other items necessary for the success of this program, such as seeds.

   (B)   The city shall provide water at no cost to said gardens but shall keep a record of cost of water and all hookups so that record of expense to the City be accurately recorded.

   (C)   The Council goes on record as dedicating itself to programs to help the senior citizens, handicapped, and the poor.

(Res. 41-1975, approved 3-14-75)

§ 4-4-2 RIO GRANDE ZOOLOGICAL PARK MASTER PLAN.

(Res. 68-1980, approved 3-25-80; Res. 2017-102, approved 11-13-17)

Cross-reference:

   Moved to § 1-17-2

§ 4-4-3 RIO GRANDE VALLEY STATE PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN.

(Res. 37-1986, approved 3-17-86; Am. Res. 97-1995, approved 7-21-95; Res. 2017-102, approved 11-13-17)

Cross-reference:

   Moved to § 1-17-25