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Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council: BACKGROUND In California, consumers purchasing motor oil currently pay a surcharge at the point of purchase. This mechanism was created to fund a program to help ensure waste oil is properly managed in California. The major goals of the Used Oil Block Grants are: 1. Providing the public with convenient collection locations for used oil 2. Increasing the demand for recycled oil products 3. Developing methods to motivate the public to recycle their used oil. The Fire Department uses existing staff, including a student intern position, as well as a contractor to staffthe Grant program. We annually visit the California Integrated Waste Management Board Certified Used Oil Collection Facilities in Pleasanton to assist them in providing used oil collection services and to help ensure they are following program guidelines. We have developed a used oil public outreach program to provide citizens with information regarding used oil and filter drop point locations, and the need to properly manage waste oil and filters to keep petroleum contaminants out of soil and surface waters. In addition, we give away free of charge oil funnels and collection containers to citizens who change their own oil. Used Oil grant funds continue to allow the City of Pleasanton to fund an effective used oil and filter management program. FISCAL IMPACT No net cost to the City. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit the Block Grant application to the CIWMB for a 2005-2008, Eleventh Cycle Used Oil Block Grant to receive funds for the three year grant term. Stewart Gary // / Susan Rossi Nelson Fialho Fire Chief !x~[./ / Director of Finance City Manager SR 05:118 Page 2 of 2