Submitted By
Rob Sproule, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
Erin E. Baynes, Assistant to the Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Independent Contractor Agreement with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC to Change the Fall Leaf Collection Program Option and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
This amendment to the contract with the Village's residential hauler Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) reflects the Board directed change to the alternative Fall Leave Collection Program. The bagging program model is aligned with the Board goals related to Community Health & Safety, Sustainability & Resilience, and Community Affordability. Staff is actively working with community organizations, citizen advisory commissions, business partners and Village staff to ensure these priorities are incorporated throughout the new program design and transition.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
The Village's Fall Leaf Collection Program has remained essentially unchanged since 1994. However, recent incidents and challenges regarding safety, sustainability, and enforcement have raised concerns with the existing program model. At the Board meeting on March 12, 2024, Public Works staff presented details about the current conditions and challenges seen with the current program, provided case studies of leaf collection programs in similar municipalities, and introduced an alternative bagging program model. The Board approved the program change and directed staff to move forward with the transition. Since receiving this direction, staff has done the following to prepare for the change:
? Worked with our contracted residential waste hauler and the Village Attorney to amend the agreement and update Village Code;
? Engaged with Citizen Advisory Commissions including Aging in Communities and Disability Access to provide input on the program design through an equity lens;
? Met with communi...
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