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ORDER OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE CONSUMER RECYCLING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH GRANT AWARD FROM US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO PROVIDE IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY RECYCLING PROGRAMS.
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WHEREAS: the New Haven Health Department recognizes the importance of providing education and outreach on the importance of recycling and increasing participation in community and residential recycling programs;
WHEREAS: the City of New Haven will apply for funding from the US Department of Environmental Protection; and upon receipt of such grant, the City will accept said grant in its entirety;
WHEREAS: the US Department of Environmental Protection has issued a request for proposals, entitled Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach, intended to improve the effectiveness of residential and community recycling programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by Board of Alders of the City of New Haven that the Mayor, on behalf of the City, is authorized to apply for and accept the grant mentioned herein from the US Environmental Protection Agency.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that the Mayor is authorized to execute said application for funding for an amount of $2,000,000 and to execute any revisions, amendments or modifications to said contract.