AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2025-231R, authorizing the City of San Marcos and designated staff to file a grant application with the Capital Area Council of Governments for FY26-27 Solid Waste Program Grant Funding; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: December 2, 2025
Department: Resource Recovery
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: 0
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Environmental Protection
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Solid Waste Master Plan
Background Information:
The City of San Marcos is requesting $20,843,52 in funding through the Capital Area Council of Governments FY26-27 Solid Waste Program Grants to purchase a bulb crusher and secondary containment storage and pallets. There is no match requirement for this grant.
Additional Information Regarding the Equipment to be Purchased with Grant Funding
Improper disposal of household hazardous waste material can result in the release of hazardous contaminants into the environment. For example, fluorescent light bulbs containing mercury, if disposed of improperly in regular waste, can lead to groundwater pollution. To address this issue, we have a piece of equipment in our Reso...
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