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Requesting acceptance of a $32,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Environmental Protection for the Recycling Dividend program, under the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program.
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To the Honorable City Council:
I respectfully request that your Honorable City Council accept a grant of $32,000.00 with no new match required, from the Department of Environmental Protection for the City of Somerville Recycling Dividend program under the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program. The purpose of this grant is to pay for programs and policies proven to maximize reuse, recycling and waste reduction.
In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53A, which requires a vote of the City Council for the expenditure of grants or gifts from the Federal government, a charitable foundation, private corporations, or an individual or from the Commonwealth, a country or a municipality or agency thereof, I request that you accept this grant.
My staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank your for your consideration of this item.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor