Agenda - 06-02-2016 - Abstract for Joint Meeting Discussion Items

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4 b) Solid Waste Advisory Group (SWAG) Update The SWAG most recently met on May 25, 2016. The primary items on the agenda were: the County Manager's recommendation on the Solid Waste Programs Fee for Fiscal Year 2016-17; and the introduction to the SWAG of SCS Engineers, PC who presented an Interim Report on the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Financial Planning study project. The previous SWAG meeting was held on March 30. The SWAG will be tracking and evaluating the outputs of the financial study as they are available in preparation for re-engaging on the Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Management that has currently been suspended pending the outcome of the financial component of the Agreement. The SWAG will also be involved in recommending solid waste program priorities, tracking the implementation of the rural curbside recycling program expansion, progress of the Eubanks Road Waste & Recycling Center modernization project and other issues as they arise such as mattress disposal, results of shred-a-thons, alternative means of disposal, etc. Staff will provide any other information at the meeting, and the governing boards can discuss issues related to this item as necessary. No Attachments 4. Joint Training Center for Public Safety Attachment 4 is a memorandum from Town and County staff providing background information for this topic. Staff will provide any other information at the meeting, and the governing boards can discuss issues related to this item. Attachment 4 — Memorandum - Joint Public Safety Training Facility 5. Report from Managers on Joint Efforts a) Outside Agency Funding Application For several years, Orange County and the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro have issued a unified request for applications for outside agency funding. For the FY2016-17 funding cycle, changes were made to the application. The Third Sector Alliance, a membership group of nonprofits serving Orange County, provided feedback indicating challenges in completing and submitting applications. The survey summary (Attachment 5a) from the Alliance is attached as well as the corresponding full report (Attachment 5b) for your review. The County Manager and Town Manager intend to initiate a process this summer that will include Town staff, County staff and the Alliance to revise the funding application as well as exploring ways to provide an informative and interactive process that will assist in meeting the needs of the Third Sector Alliance and the local government Boards.