Title
Resolution Approving the City of Hampton, Virginia's Acceptance and Appropriation of Funds for the Hampton Clean City Commission from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, the Keep Hampton Green Fund and the City of Hampton's General Fund, Solid Waste Fund and Stormwater Management Fund for Fiscal Year 2017
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The Hampton Clean City Commission, established by City Council in 1978, enlists Hampton’s citizens in the effort to clean up litter and prevent it by educating others. The Commission also works to improve the appearance of the City of Hampton through urban forestry, stormwater and water quality education and beautification projects. Among the projects the Commission undertakes are the "Adopt-A-Spot Program" which enlists volunteers in keeping Hampton clean and beautiful and the "Keep Hampton Green" Urban Forestry Donation Fund which uses private donations to purchase trees and shrubs for public areas of the city. The Commission also works extensively with youth to lay the foundation for future stewardship of our city.
Discussion:
The Commonwealth of Virginia allocates 90 percent of the funds collected through three “litter taxes” to a grant program that funds local litter prevention and recycling activities. Every locality in Virginia is eligible to receive these annual, non-competitive, non-matching grant funds. Appropriated amounts are based upon a locality’s population and road mileage. The amount allocated to the City of Hampton for FY 2017 is estimated to be up to $30,000.
The City's General Fund, Solid Waste Fund and Stormwater Management Fund provide operational support funds for the Clean City Commission’s many projects and activities.
Impact:
The Keep Hampton Green Fund, because it is a function of private donations, will probably not exceed $5,000. The Litter Control & Recycling Grant is estimated to be up to $30,000 and does not require matching funds. The Solid Waste Fund is contributing $...
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