Fiscal Note
Costs associated with this pilot project are estimated at $12,074, as detailed in the attached report. Funds are available within the Parks 2009 Adopted Operating Budget.
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Report on Recycling Pilot Program for the Parks Division.
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The 2009 City of Madison Operating Budget contained the following provision.
Implementation of a recycling program in City Parks, at a total cost of $50,312. Costs include the purchase of 300 carts at $50 each. Two refuse trucks will also be modified at a cost of $8,000 each, to pick up the carts. Two new seasonal employees will be hired for 800 hours per season. The carts will be collected once per week. To ensure success, the implementation strategy will be developed by the Parks Division and Parks Commission, working in conjunction with the Streets Division. The implementation strategy will come back through the Common Council before the dollars are expended.
Attached is the Implementation Plan for this pilot program.