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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/22/2018 - REGIONAL WASTESHED RECOMMENDATIONSDATE: STAFF: May 22, 2018 Honore Depew, Environmental Planner Jackie Kozak-Thiel, Chief Sustainability Officer WORK SESSION ITEM City Council SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Regional Wasteshed Recommendations. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this work session is to provide Council with recommendations from the North Front Range Wasteshed Coalition for infrastructure and policy and seek direction on next steps. Joining Fort Collins staff in the presentation is Ron Gilkerson, Larimer County. The project represents a unique regional collaboration for waste and recycling, providing strategic implementation opportunities for Zero Waste goals adopted by the City Council in 2013. Recommendations from the Wasteshed Coalition include new solid waste facilities and infrastructure (funded by Larimer County) and supportive policies (adopted by municipalities) to be outlined in an intergovernmental agreement (IGA). A master plan detailing these recommendations is expected to be adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in June. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED Does Council support moving forward to create an intergovernmental agreement that includes a Larimer County capital construction plan and Fort Collins process controls? BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION History of Council Involvement Staff provided updates on this project to City Council at a regular meeting in January 2017, a Futures Committee meeting in April 2017, and at a work session in January 2018. In addition, Fort Collins City Council is represented on the Policy Advisory Committee of the Wasteshed Coalition by Mayor Troxell and Councilmember Cunniff. Wasteshed Coalition Background Because the Larimer County Landfill is forecast to reach capacity by 2025, staff and elected officials from the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland, Larimer County, and the Town of Estes Park formed the North Front Range Wasteshed Coalition in 2015 to plan for the future of waste material handling in the region. Recommendations in the Solid Waste Infrastructure Master Plan (SWIMP) are the culmination of more than two years of work by the Coalition. In 2017, Larimer County engaged the consulting firm HDR, Inc. to provide: • detailed reporting of current regional solid waste volumes and future projections • consideration of emerging technologies for resource recovery • triple-bottom line and market analysis of infrastructure options • example agreements and policies to support new facilities Eleven possible solid waste infrastructure options were identified as potential pieces of a long-term waste material management system, once the Larimer County Landfill is closed. Each element has been closely reviewed by the Coalition and will be published in June 2018 as a Solid Waste Infrastructure Master Plan. May 22, 2018 Page 2 Coalition Recommendations Five new facilities were selected for recommendations based on capital costs, timeframe to complete, cost-benefit ratio, and projected tipping fees: Recommended Facilities Capital Cost Tip Fee* Years to Build New County Landfill $11.7M $14 6 Central Transfer Station $15.8M $29 5 Yard Waste Composting Facility $11.8M $38 4 Food Waste Composting Facility $38 2 Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Processing Facility $13.7M $37 4 *Estimated tip fees in 2017 dollars Locations All of the proposed facilities except a new landfill could be co-located in the undeveloped section of the current Larimer County landfill site on South Taft Hill Rd. A modern, sanitary landfill could be developed on a section of land owned by the County north of Wellington and would predominantly accept trash from the Central Transfer Station (including landfill waste from Fort Collins). The Transfer Station would provide the same or more convenience to customers with a redesigned entry point and traffic control. Capital Cost Most of the capital investment needed for the recommended facilities would come from an existing fund balance Larimer County has accumulated for infrastructure replacement, with the remainder being financed by the County. Because the Solid Waste Division is operated as an enterprise fund, no tax revenue is included in these projections and there is no expectation of municipal financial investment. Tip Fees The fee for disposing of trash at the Central Transfer Station is inclusive of the landfill tip fee, not additive. New Landfill tip fee is an operational number, not what customers would pay. The existing landfill currently charges a disposal fee of approximately $22 per ton for commercial customers and a flat rate of $9 or $18 for residents who self-haul small loads. Operational costs for the household hazardous waste and educational programs are distributed evenly between the facilities. Facility Construction Timeline One of the primary goals adopted by the Coalition is to have replacement facilities operational before the Larimer County landfill stops accepting waste in 2025. The projected development schedule for the new facilities includes design, permitting, and construction. Supportive Policy: Process Controls The Coalition is recommending several process controls to be implemented throughout the Wasteshed. A solid waste process control is a rule that governs the way waste materials may be collected, handled, or disposed. The recommended process controls are in alignment with adopted goals for increased diversion, are anticipated to drive economic development in the region, and are designed to support the financial viability of new facilities. The proposed process controls are: 1. Flow Control for Construction and Demolition Debris a. All mixed waste from building projects over 1,000sf must be sent to a County-owned processing facility. 2. Flow Control for Single-Stream Recyclables a. Residential and business recycling must be sent to a County-owned recycling transfer or recovery facility. May 22, 2018 Page 3 3. Waste Stream Ban on Yard Trimmings a. Green waste such as branches, leaves, and grass clippings must not be sent to landfills. Intergovernmental Agreement To facilitate implementation of the recommended infrastructure and policy, an intergovernmental agreement is needed that would likely include the following elements: • County commits to finance and construct facilities • Municipalities commit to adopt rules for waste handling that support use of County facilities • Hauler licensing required throughout Larimer County • Coordinated data collection and reporting • Distribution of consistent public education • Formation of an Advisory Board Outreach Conducted • A Stakeholder Advisory Group met six times between May 2017 and March 2018 to provide input and review technical and policy information produced by the Wasteshed Coalition. o Over 50 stakeholders were invited to participate from key sectors including: the business community, academia, regional governments, waste haulers and recyclers, boards and commissions, state agencies, and advocacy groups. • Coalition staff met directly with local haulers twice over the past five months to discuss impacts on their operations. • Coalition staff presented updates to the Local Legislative Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce two times in 2018. • Four public meetings in an open house format were held in May 2018 throughout the County and an online town hall meeting is currently live at <http://nfrwasteshedpublicmeeting.com/>. • See Information Presented at Public Meetings (Attachment 1) and Public Engagement Summary (Attachment 2) for further details. Previous Relevant Analysis An earlier, less fine-grained Regional Wasteshed Planning Study was prepared in 2016 that established how the region handles waste materials and explored opportunities and challenges that exist for the future (www.fcgov.com/Ph1_wasteshed_report <http://www.fcgov.com/Ph1_wasteshed_report>). A “waste characterization” study of material accepted for disposal at the Larimer County Landfill was conducted in 2016. A major finding was that organics (yard trimmings and food scraps), as well as construction and demolition materials, offer a significant opportunity for waste diversion (<https://www.fcgov.com/recycling/publications- resources.php>). Bottom Line Unprecedented regional collaboration for solid waste planning, spurred by the Larimer County Landfill nearing capacity, has yielded a recommended infrastructure master plan to divert significant waste from landfills without capital investment needed from the City of Fort Collins. To support this project, the role of municipalities in the region is to adopt specific policies that would ensure the economic viability of County-built resource recovery facilities. If directed by Council, an intergovernmental agreement formalizing roles of the Wasteshed jurisdictions will be developed for review by City Council in August. The proposed facilities are projected to recover as much as 40% of what is currently landfilled in the Wasteshed, delivering useable products back into the regional economy and helping Fort Collins meet its goals for Zero Waste. May 22, 2018 Page 4 Next Steps During the summer 2018, the Coalition will release a final report detailing recommendations for solid waste infrastructure and policy and then conduct extensive, targeted stakeholder engagement. Depending on Council support for entering into a formal agreement with the County, next steps prior to an August 14 work session are: • implement a public engagement plan • conduct local environmental/economic analysis • provide Council with a draft IGA and ordinance language ATTACHMENTS 1. Information Presented at Public Meetings (PDF) 2. Public Engagement Summary (PDF) 3. Powerpoint Presentation (PDF) North Front Range Regional Wasteshed Planning Study PHASE 2 NFRWASTESHEDPUBLICMEETING.COM WELCOME ATTACHMENT 1 North Front Range Regional Wasteshed Planning Study Phase 2 1 GOALS ESTABLISHED AUGUST 2017 FOR ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF THE WASTESHED PLANNING STUDY, PLEASE JOIN US FOR A PRESENTATION THAT IS SCHEDULED TO RESTART EVERY 15 MINUTES Implement programs and facilities › Materials Recovery Facility Transfer Station › New County Landﬁll › Central Transfer Station › Yard Waste Organics Processing Facility › Food Waste Compost: Static Aerated Bins › Construction & Demolition (C&D) Processing Facility Achieve regional waste diversion/ reduction goals › Diversion/reduction of 40% by 2025 for total material currently received at the Larimer County Landﬁll Conduct consistent public education and outreach › Coalition implements consolidated education programs with haulers Establish regional materials management system › 390k tons landﬁlled/year in 2017 with a goal of 540k tons/year by 2025 › Proposed system would divert ~40% North Front Range Regional Wasteshed Planning Study Phase 2 2 OUR COALITION AREA MUNICIPALITIES THAT SHARE THE NORTH FRONT RANGE REGIONAL WASTESHED SELECTED REPRESENTATIVES TO HELP INFORM THE STUDY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Frank Lancaster Town of Estes Park › Martin Carcasson - Colorado State University Facilitation › Todd Blomstrom › Stephen Gillette › Ron Gilkerson Larimer County › Honore Depew › Susan Gordon › Caroline Mitchell City of Fort Collins › Mick Mercer › Tyler Bandemer City of Loveland › Ken Zornes Town of Estes Park › Steve Johnson Larimer County › Wade Troxell › Ross Cunniff City of Fort Collins › Leah Johnson City of Loveland North Front Range Regional Wasteshed Planning Study Phase 2 3 STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY GROUP THE COALITION ACTIVELY E NGAGED THIS GROUP MADE UP OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE FOLLOWING: Local Business › Waste Haulers › Uncle Benny’s › Biochar Now › Etc. › Sierra Club - Pourde Canyon › TYMA of the Rockies › Estes Park League of Women Voters › Etc. › Colorado State University › Poudre School District › Thompson School District › Fort Collins Natural Resources Advisory Board › Larimer County Environmental Science Board › Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce › Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) › Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Community Groups Educational Institutions Regional Governance Boards & Commissions WHAT WE LEARNED FROM ADVISORY GROUP MEETINGS PUBLIC OUTREACH SIX MEETINGS TOOK PLACE BETWEEN MAY 2017 AND MARCH 2018 More Than 1,200 Larimer County residents responded to a survey regarding their recycling habits and attitudes in summer of 2016 96% provided consensus to move forward with the ﬁve Infrastructure Recommendations 95% agreed to the proposed solid waste process controls for construction and demolition debris generated in Larimer County 100% agreed to the proposed process controls for yard waste generated North Front Range Regional Wasteshed Planning Study Phase 2 4 OUR COMPREHENSIVE WASTE SYSTEM AFTER INTENSIVE DATA COLLECTION, THOROUGH ANALYSIS, AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT, THE FOLLOWING FACILITIES ARE RECOMMENDED AS THE MOST FEASIBLE FOR THE WASTESHED TO MEET ESTABLISHED GOALS: 9 EXISTING MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY TRANSFER STATION 1 NEW COUNTY LANDFILL 2 CENTRAL TRANSFER STATION 3 YARD WASTE ORGANICS PROCESSING FACILITY 4 FOOD WASTE COMPOST: STATIC AERATED BINS 5 CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION (C&D) PROCESSING FACILITY North Front Range Regional Wasteshed Planning Study Phase 2 5 NEW COUNTY LANDFILL TO BE DEVELOPED IN THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY, SUBSEQUENT TO THE CLOSURE OF THE EXISTING COUNTY LANDFILL, AS A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL FACILITY TO DISPOSE OF SOLID WASTE MATERIALS BY BURYING AND COVERING WITH SOIL. RECOMMENDED PROCESS CONTROLS Hauler licensing ■ Pay as you throw, or PAYT, has a volume based pricing structure ■ Potential bundling of recycling and trash collection for multi-family unit & single family residential customers ■ Direct haul to the new landﬁll will be limited ■ Landﬁll Gas Capture for Municipal Solid Waste collected in Larimer County BENEFITS County owned tract of land available for environmentally sound facility Self-sustaining revenues that support other County programs such as household hazardous waste, recycling, convenience centers, and public education First phase of landﬁll at $11.7m can handle all solid waste generated in County Social, economic, and environmental monetary beneﬁts outweigh the costs Solid Waste 191,311 Tons Single Stream Recyclables 39,995 Tons Yard Waste 15,257 Tons Construction & Demolition Debris 119,169 Tons Residential & Commercial Food Waste ~ 25,000 Tons 9 1 OUR WASTE SYSTEM The future Larimer County Solid Waste Management Site has already been selected. DATA BREAKDOWN 2016 Waste Composition and Characterization Analysis Numbers North Front Range Regional Wasteshed Planning Study Phase 2 6 CENTRAL TRANSFER STATION A FACILITY THAT RECEIVES MATERIALS FROM WASTE HAULERS AND THE PUBLIC TO BE TAKEN OFF-SITE ON A LARGER TRANSFER VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORT TO A SOLID WASTE HANDLING FACILITY LIKE A LANDFILL. RECOMMENDED PROCESS CONTROLS Hauler licensing ■ Pay as you throw, or PAYT, has a volume based pricing structure ■ Potential bundling of recycling and trash collection for multi-family unit & single family residential customers ■ Direct haul to the new landﬁll will be limited BENEFITS Continued convenient disposal location for existing customers — centrally located amongst high density population areas Increases collection efﬁciencies for customers by consolidating waste in one location for eventual transfer For $15.8m various waste materials can be managed and provides ﬂexibility for future changes in waste management Social, economic, and environmental monetary beneﬁts outweigh the costs Images of example Central Transfer Station facilities. Solid Waste 191,311 Tons Single Stream Recyclables 39,995 Tons Yard Waste 15,257 Tons Construction & Demolition Debris 119,169 Tons Residential & Commercial Food Waste ~ 25,000 Tons 9 2 OUR WASTE SYSTEM DATA BREAKDOWN 2016 Waste Composition and Characterization Analysis Numbers North Front Range Regional Wasteshed Planning Study Phase 2 7 YARD WASTE ORGANICS PROCESSING FACILITY A FACILITY THAT TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THE NATURAL PROCESS THAT CONVERTS ORGANIC MATERIAL INTO A STABLE RICH SOIL AMENDMENT. ■ Aerobic composting places organics into windrows that aerate through turning the piles by machine, introducing oxygen and moisture. RECOMMENDED PROCESS CONTROLS Hauler licensing ■ Waste ban — prohibits disposal of yard waste in Municipal Solid Waste landﬁlls into the waste stream ■ Yard waste bundled with trash and recycling for single-family residential within certain, deﬁned areas ■ Commercial landscaping businesses required to be licensed BENEFITS Diverts 100% of yard waste materials from being buried and creates compost for beneﬁcial reuse Compost material available for gardens, ﬂower beds, landscaping, etc. Provides compost material for use in parks and recreational facilities At $11.8m can handle yard waste from the County, Fort Collins and Loveland Social, economic, and environmental monetary beneﬁts outweigh the costs Images of example Yard Waste Organics Processing facilities. Solid Waste 191,311 Tons Single Stream Recyclables 39,995 Tons Yard Waste 15,257 Tons Construction & Demolition Debris 119,169 Tons Residential & Commercial Food Waste ~ 25,000 Tons 9 3 OUR WASTE SYSTEM DATA BREAKDOWN 2016 Waste Composition and Characterization Analysis Numbers North Front Range Regional Wasteshed Planning Study Phase 2 8 FOOD WASTE COMPOST: STATIC AERATED BINS RECOMMENDED PROCESS CONTROLS BENEFITS Diverts 100% of food waste collected and segregated for nutrient rich material in composting with yard waste Compost material available for gardens, ﬂower beds, landscaping, etc. Provides compost material for use in parks and recreational facilities Removes a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions from landﬁlls Social, economic, and environmental monetary beneﬁts outweigh the costs Images of example Food Waste Compost facilities and Static Aerated Bins. Solid Waste 191,311 Tons Single Stream Recyclables 39,995 Tons Yard Waste 15,257 Tons Construction & Demolition Debris 119,169 Tons Residential & Commercial Food Waste ~ 25,000 Tons 9 4 OUR WASTE SYSTEM Hauler licensing In the future, may consider process controls for pre- and post-consumer food scraps Process control requirements where grocers send food scraps to a permitted facility A FACILITY THAT USES AERATED PILES THAT DON’T NEED TO BE TURNED IS THE SIMPLEST AND MOST COST-EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO COMPOSTING LARGE VOLUMES OF ORGANIC WASTE MATERIALS. ■ The Aerated Static process is the simplest and least cost approach to composting large volumes of organic waste materials. DATA BREAKDOWN 2016 Waste Composition and Characterization Analysis Numbers North Front Range Regional Wasteshed Planning Study Phase 2 9 C&D PROCESSING FACILITY A CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION (C&D) PROCESSING FACILITY EXTRACTS WOOD, METAL, GYPSUM BOARD, CONCRETE AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION RELATED MATERIALS, AND PROCESSES FOR REUSE, RECYCLING, AND/OR COMPOSTING. RECOMMENDED PROCESS CONTROLS DATA BREAKDOWN BENEFITS Diverts approximately 30% of the current waste stream from being buried in the landﬁll Creates jobs and develops end markets for better management of resources Provides jobsite convenience for builders to use mixed-material roll-offs Segregated materials are processed for end markets for reuse or repurpose At $13.7m can handle 30% of the waste stream Social, economic, and environmental monetary beneﬁts outweigh the costs Images of example Construction & Demolition Processing facilities. Solid Waste 191,311 Tons Single Stream Recyclables 39,995 Tons Yard Waste 15,257 Tons Construction & Demolition Debris 119,169 Tons Residential & Commercial Food Waste ~ 25,000 Tons 9 5 OUR WASTE SYSTEM Require the recycling of metal, wood, cardboard, drywall and aggregate from construction and demolition sites Would apply to all residential and commercial new buildings, and demolition Term limited ﬂow control of construction and demolition debris waste to County facility (10 years) 2016 Waste Composition and Characterization Analysis Numbers 1 WASTESHED PLANNING PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY PROJECT TITLE: Regional Wasteshed Planning OVERALL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT LEVEL: Collaborate with key stakeholders and the public to review materials and recommendations developed by the North Front Range Wasteshed Coalition and consultant. BOTTOM LINE QUESTION: What infrastructure and policy options will best meet the needs of communities within the North Front Range Wasteshed after the Larimer County Landfill closes? 2016-18 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: City Boards and Commissions Presentations Natural Resources Advisory Board July 20, 2016 and May 16, 2018 Fort Collins Super Board Meeting October 9, 2017 Meetings with Fort Collins Haulers Wasteshed Coalition staff met with Waste Management, and Gallegos Sanitation, and Ram Waste on December 7, 2017 and May 2, 2018. • Several representatives from the local hauling industry have also participated in the Stakeholder Advisory Group Town Hall Meetings • The Coalition held four public meetings in 2016, throughout Larimer County, with the assistance of CSU’s Center for Public Deliberation. • The Coalition held four public meetings in May 2018, throughout Larimer County. Wasteshed Survey From June 24 until July 31, 2016, citizens from across Larimer County were solicited to participate in a professionally-conducted online survey posted by City and County officials, promoted through various media outlets. During this time, over 1200 responses were collected, 42% from Fort Collins. Of Fort Collins respondents, • 51% indicated that current disposal options for food scraps are inadequate • 47% indicated that current disposal options for yard trimmings are inadequate. Other outreach • Project website with updates and project documents • Email updates to 850+ subscribers • Met with Executive Director of Downtown Development Authority November 14, 2017 • Presented to the Local Legislative Affairs Committee of the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce December 2016, January 2018 and April 2018 Stakeholder Advisory Group A dedicated Stakeholder Advisory Group met six times between May 2017 and March 2018 to provide input and review technical and policy information produced by the TAC. Over 50 stakeholders were invited to participate from key sectors including: the business community, academia, regional governments, waste haulers and recyclers, local government boards and commissions, state agencies, and advocacy groups. Key themes in stakeholder feedback: • Desire for future solid waste programs to be within the Wasteshed 2 2018 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PLAN: Public Meetings Fort Collins staff will hold public meetings during the summer of 2018 to seek feedback on recommendations for infrastructure and policy. City Boards and Commissions Presentations • Water Board, June 17, 2018 • Additional presentations as appropriate Other outreach • Virtual Town Hall meeting led by consultant Various Stakeholders Fort Collins staff will conduct individual and group interviews to gain insight on the impacts of proposed rule changes on specific stakeholders. Examples of target sectors include: • General waste and recycling haulers • Construction waste haulers • Builders and developers • Recycling businesses • Landscaping businesses • Multi-family housing managers 1 Regional Wasteshed Project Jackie Kozak Thiel, Honore Depew; Sustainability Services Ron Gilkerson; Larimer County 5-22-18 ATTACHMENT 3 Council Direction 2 1. Does Council support moving forward to create an intergovernmental agreement that includes a Larimer County capital construction plan and Fort Collins process controls? 3 Strategic Plan Goals Impacted 3.2 Maintain and grow diverse employment opportunities 4.5 Achieve the 2020 Road to Zero Waste goals and work toward 2030 zero waste goals 4.1 Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2020 goals and continue progress toward the 2030 goals Council-Adopted Goals 4 GHG emissions 20% below 2005 levels GHG emissions 80% below 2005 levels 90% diversion ൑ 2.8 lbs/person landfilled per day Carbon Neutral 2013 2015 2020 2025 2030 2050 Road to Zero Waste Goals Adopted 75% diversion Approaching Zero Waste Climate Action Goals Adopted Wasteshed Coalition 5 TAC Technical Advisory Committee PAC Policy Advisory Committee Stakeholder Advisory Group Larimer County Capital Investments 6 Recommended Facilities New Landfill $11.7M (Equity – 1 st Phase) Central Transfer Station $15.8M (Equity) Yard Waste & Food Waste Composting Facilities $11.8M (Finance) Construction & Demolition Debris Processing Facility $13.7M (Equity) Total: $53M Recommended Facilities 7 NEW LANDFILL CENTRAL TRANSFER STATION Recommended Facilities 8 FOOD WASTE COMPOSTING FACILITY YARD WASTE COMPOSTING FACILITY Recommended Facilities 9 RECYCLING TRANSFER UPGRADES CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION DEBRIS PROCESSING FACILITY 10 Infrastructure Timeline Facility Years to Build New Landfill 6 Transfer Station 5 Compost: Yard Waste 4 Compost: Food Waste 2 Construction Waste 4 • Timeline Includes: • Permitting •Design • Construction • All facilities to be operational by 2025 11 • County commits to finance and construct facilities • Municipalities commit to adopt rules for waste handling • Hauler licensing throughout Larimer County • Coordinated data collection and reporting • Consistent public education • Formation of an Advisory Board Intergovernmental Agreement Process Controls 12 Flow Control Construction & Demolition Debris Waste Ban Yard Trimmings Flow Control Mixed Recyclables • Mixed loads • 10-year term • Jobsite convenience • Market development • “Single-stream” recyclables • Residential and commercial • Assured volumes attract investment • Wood, branches, leaves, etc. • Readily recyclable at multiple sites • Generates finished compost Economic Development • Public-Private Opportunities • Transfer Hauling • Operation • Production Facilities • Maturing markets • Raw materials for a circular economy 13 Estimated Tipping Fees 14 Facility Cost per ton Current Landfill $22 Transfer Station: Trash $29 Compost: Yard $38 Compost: Food $38 Construction Debris $37 Trash Cart Rate ($13.00 per month) Trash Cart Rate ($13.80 per month) Household Cost Estimate 15 City of Loveland Solid Waste Disposal Fee Increase (+50%) Collection Fee Increase (+6%) Stakeholder Engagement 16 • Stakeholder Advisory Group • 50+ Diverse Members • 8 Meetings over 10 Months • Strong Support for Coalition Recommendations • Four Public Open Houses • Multiple 1x1 Meetings with • Private Haulers • Fort Collins Chamber Next Steps 17 June July August County Commissioners to Adopt Master Plan Stakeholder Engagement Economic/Environmental Analysis IGA Development 8/14 Work Session Council Direction 18 Does Council support moving forward to create an intergovernmental agreement that includes a Larimer County capital construction plan and Fort Collins process controls? • Interest in regional end-markets for “waste” material • Maintaining affordability & convenience for citizens • Need for public education • Strong support for Coalition recommendations ATTACHMENT 2 in Larimer County 90% agreed to the proposed process controls for single stream recycling generated in Larimer County 4 public forums were held in the fall of 2016