TC Resolution 23-09 Authorizing and Supporting a Grant Application to the US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) for the Composting and Food Waste Reduction Pilot Program (CFWR)Avon
COLORADO
RESOLUTION 23-09
AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) FOR THE COMPOSTING
AND FOOD WASTE REDUCTION PILOT PROGRAM (CFWR)
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon ("Town") is a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, and
therefore an eligible applicant for a grant awarded by the United States Department of
Agriculture; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council supports the submittal of an application for a Compost
and Food Waste Reduction Pilot Program (CFWR) grant from the United States Department of
Agriculture for the launching and establishment of the Avon -Vail Commercial Composting Pilot
Program; and I
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Avon -Vail Commercial Composting Pilot Program is to divert
organic waste from local restaurants, generate high -quality compost, reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, promote an environmentally sustainable regional economy, and contribute to the
Eagle County's Climate Action Plan- goal of diverting 80% of organic materials currently sent
to landfills by 2030; and
WHEREAS, the Avon -Vail Commercial Composting Pilot Program's purpose is to meet
objectives outlined by the CFWR program to enter into cooperative agreements with eligible
entities to develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans
and food waste reduction plans; and
WHEREAS, the proposed pilot project intends to engage local hauling vendors and utilize the
local composting infrastructure, provide ongoing training and education for restaurant staff, as
well as launch promotional and marketing campaigns to raise awareness and encourage
participation in composting in the region; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon is requesting $400,000 from the USDA for the Compost and
Food Reduction Pilot Program with an additional 25% matching monies to fund the Avon -Vail
Commercial Composting Pilot Program; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council finds the Avon -Vail Commercial Composting Pilot
Program will promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Avon community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF AVON that the Avon Town
Council hereby as follows:
Section 1. The above recitals are hereby incorporated as findings by the Town.
Resolution No. 23-09
May, 23 2023
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