Order No. 25402
Approval of resolution
supporting Kerr County's
application for an AACOG
grant to fund for active
"Local Enforcement"
of solid waste issues
in Kerr County
June f 22, 1998
Vol V Page 687
ORDER N0. 55402
APPROVAL DF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING KERR COUNTY'S
RPPLICATION FOR AN ARCOG GRRNT TD FUND MORE ACTIVE
"LOCAL ENFORCEMENT" OF SOLID WRSTE ISSUES IN KERR COUNTY
On this day the 22nd day of June, 1998 upon motion made by
Commissioner^ Haldwin, seconded by Commissioner Lackey, the
Court unanimously approved by a vote of 4-0-0, the resolution
suppor^ting Ker^r County~s application for an RRCOG Grant to
fund a more active "Local Enforcement" of solid waste issues
in Kerr County.
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MEMORANDUM
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AACOG Board
AACOG Staff
FY99 Solid Waste Pass Through Grant Funding Plan
May 21, 1998
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Background
The FY99 program remains the same as the FY98 program, which was approved last
year. Inquiries with some member governments indicated continued need and interest
in the same categories for FY99. The FY99 dates for the process are attached.
Program
Anticipated funds for the FY99 pass-through grant program for Solid iNaste remain
approximately the same as FY97 and 98, that is, approximately $575,520.00.
TNRCC provided a list of priority goals which would further the state's waste reduction
goals and from which the COGs could select the categories which would best speak to
the respective goals.
AACOG's major goals based on the 1993 Update of the Regional Solid Waste Plan
are:
Goal #1: Increase diversion of material from the landfill in the AACOG
region help in achieving the goal of 50°h diversion by 2000.
Goal #2: Report regularly to solid waste stakeholders concerning the
amount of solid waste diverted; increase the awareness of
• residents, government officials, business and othai~ of the solid
waste stream and practices, in order to encourage support for
recycling efforts; and utilize the projects to be funded to encourage
economic development generators in the AACOG region.
Goal #3: Continue to pursue illegal dumping.

The categories which best support AACOG's goals from the Regional Solid
Waste Plan as identified by AACOG staff are:
Category 1: Local Enforcement:
Projects which contribute to the prevention of illegal dumping may be funded.
These projects may include programs to. investigate illegal dumping problems,
educate the public on illegal dumping iaws, and prosecute violators. These
programs may also include activities to enforce laws pertaining to the illegal
disposal of liquid wastes
Fundina limitations specific to this cateaorv:
1. This category may not include funding for enforcement activities related to
.the illegal disposal of industrial or hazardous waste. It is understood,
however, that industrial or hazardous wastes may periodically be
discovered at illegal waste disposal sites. Such instances do not
preclude the investigation of that site, so long as the funded program is
specifically aimed at the illegal disposal of municipal solid waste.
2. Grant funds may not be used for either the cleanup of illegal disposal
sites or the transportation and/or disposal of wastes collected during such
cleanups.
Category 2: Source Reduction and Recycling
Projects which provide a direct and measurable effect on reducing the amount of
municipal solid waste going into landfills, by diverting various materials from the
municipal solid waste stream for reuse or recycling, or by reducing waste
generation at the source. These programs may include implementation of
efficiency improvements in the solid waste management system in order to
increase source reduction and recycling, to include: full-cost accounting
systems and cost-based rate structures; establishment of a solid waste services
enterprise fund; and mechanisms to track and assess the level of recycling
activity in the community on a regular basis.
Fundina limitations specific to this cateaorv:
1. Programs and projects funded under this category must provide a
measurable effect on reducing the amount of municipal solid waste going
into landfills.
2. Any program or project aimed at demonstrating the use of products made
from recycled materials must have as its ria marv function the education
and training of residents, governmental officials, and others, .in order to
encourage support for recycling efforts.
3. Programs aimed at efficiency improvements to .increase the source
reduction and recycling of solid waste must be coordinated with the
TNRCC. Any program to develop afull-cost accounting system should
refer to the full-cost accounting guidance prepared by the TNRCC.
Recommended Types of Projects
a. Reuse
b. Recycling
c. Composting
d. Source Reduction
e. Developing Markets for Recyclable Goods
Category 3: Household Hazardous Waste Management
Projects which ptovide a means for the collection, recycling or reuse, and/or
proper disposal of household hazardous waste.
Funding limitations specific to this cateoorv:
1. Grant recipients must work with TNRCC to ensure that all applicable
regulations and guidelines are followed.
2. Funds may not be used for costs related to the disposal of collected
wastes.
3. Funds may not be used for programs and activities related to the
collection and management of hazardous wastes and industrial wastes,
as defined under state and federal regulations.
4. Funds may not be used for programs and activities related to the
management of scrap tires, used oil, oil filters, antifreeze, lead-acid
batteries, or other special wastes excluded from disposal in MSW
landfills. However, collection of these materials may be included as part
of a comprehensive HHW collection and management program, so Fong
as that is not the sole intent of the program.
All three categories may include a public education component as part of the respective
category activity.
Options For Funding Plan
Totaj expected funds available for distribution: $575,520.
Allocate by category and subregions.
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FY 98 TIMELINE SCHEDULE FOR SOLID WASTE PROGRAM
TIME (GOALS) ACTION ENTITY
March	Allocation	TNRCC
April-June	Funding Plan	AACOG
	1 Public Hearing	
April-May	Contract Amendment	TNRCC
	Allowing FY 1998 Selection	
	Process to Begin	
May-August	Selection Process	AACOG
May	Send Out RFPs	AACOG
	Hold Grant Writing	
	Workshop	AACOG
June	RFPs Due	AACOG
	Additional Guidance, Forms	TNRCC
July	Selection Process	TNRCC
August	Contracts	AACOG
	Approval of COG	TNRCC
	Submission Projects	
September 1	Begin Date	Entities
	COG Begin Date	TNRCC