R-23-08RESOLUTION NO. R-23-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA CITY COUNCIL
OF ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY'S SUBMISSION OF THE SOLID WASTE
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RECYCLING (SWIFR) GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $55 million in
funding under the new Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program,
with $40 million available exclusively for political subdivisions of states.
WHEREAS, in alignment with the goals and objectives outlined in the city's 2035
Comprehensive Plan and Solid Waste Management Plan, aims to equitably reduce waste and
manage materials to achieve a circular economy; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and to
create a cleaner, resilient, and healthier community through applying for this grant funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Fairfax endorses the submission of
the SWIFR grant application of 1.9 million dollars for the project titled, Building Community -
Driven Resilient and Adaptive Recycling Infrastructure in the City of Fairfax.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the City of Fairfax hereby agrees to support the
implementation of the project funds as outlined in the grant proposal, and ensure the project is
developed in accordance to all applicable federal, state and local requirements. The City of
Fairfax also agrees to uphold all administrative and reporting requirements, and commitments
as stated in the proposal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the City of Fairfax hereby agrees to sustain the project
in its entirety following the grant period of three years and be responsible for ongoing
maintenance and operating costs of the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT The City Council of the City of Fairfax hereby grants
authority for the City Manager to apply for funds and execute project administration
agreements, as well as other documents necessary for approved projects.
Adopted: January 24, 2023
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk/Z�r
The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows:
VOTE:
Councilmember Bates
Aye
Councilmember Doyle Feingold
Aye
Councilmember Greenfield
Aye
Councilmember Lim
Aye
Councilmember Ross
Aye
Councilmember Stehle
Aye