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R3 will target materials which comprise the largest portion of the City's commercial waste stream; Public Agency Recycling - Data will be collected from public agency staff including potential construction and asphalt and organic materials; approved CIWMB weight conversions will be used to account for allowable diversion amounts; in-house recycling tonnages (e.g. schools, special events, public recycling receptacles) will be identified and included; Source Reduction - Collection and analysis of grass cycling activities; local and regional thrift store operators; public agency practices, such as double-sided copying. Recyclers/Materials Handlers - R3 will obtain California redemption materials tonnage data, drop-off and buyback center tonnages; transformation facilities, biomass facilities, Alternative Daily Cover data, restricted and special waste data and other materials handlers' data. Disposal Documentation - R3 will review the previous years' reports for accuracy. Reports and Base Year Modification Form - R3 will prepare a Draft Base year Reports based on the above stated tasks for submittal to the City for review and discussion. After review, R3 will prepare the Final Base Year Report for submittal to the CIWMB, including a meeting with the representatives. R3 will also assist the City in preparing the Base Year Modification Form and application for modification, as required by the CIWMB. It is anticipated that the study will be completed and application submitted by late January 2006. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $45,000 to provide review and analysis for a new base year study and application. Staff will provide the City Council with updates on the process, and the Council will have the opportunity to review the report prior to submittal of the application to the CIWMB. FISCAL IMPACT The cost of the proposed contract with R3 is not to exceed $45,000. The funds for the base year study were allocated in the 2005-06 Measure D budget. Respectfully Submitted, ~.:I}~ ~~. acquelyn Diaz Susan Rossi Nelson Fialho Assistant to the City Manager Director of Finance City Manager SR:05:288