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June 13, 2002
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 02151
BY: PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE, CHARLES E. PALMER, CHAIRPERSON
RE: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT - ACCEPTANCE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY POLLUTION PREVENTION GRANT-REAP2 PROJECT
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Waste Resource Management Division (OCWRMD) has
identified the growing volume and the inherent toxicity in waste electrical and electronic equipment (e-
waste) as a challenge to the viability of both our waste handling capacity and the economic viability of our
resident businesses who are world-wide leaders in technology; and
WHEREAS, the OCWRMD has identified the development of a recycling infrastructure and a
mechanism for assisting in evolving technology businesses and equipment to be more environmentally
friendly to be of vital importance, and made a partnership with Automation Alley to achieve this goal; and
WHEREAS, in the fall of 2000 the Oakland County Waste Resource Management Division made
application to the Environmental Assistance Division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
for $100,000 to conduct a pollution prevention project targeting the toxins contained in waste electrical and
electronic equipment called Recycling Electronics and Pollution Prevention (REAP2; and
WI-IEREAS, in the winter of 2001 the Oakland County Waste Resource Management Division
began implementing aspects the of REAP2 project utilizing general fund monies earmarked for this activity
which were intended to serve both as match monies for any award as well as funding for non-eligible project
activities; and
WHEREAS, in the spring of 2001 the Oakland County Waste Resource Management Division was
notified of its selection as a grantee of $80,000 and began negotiations with the Environmental Assistance
Division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to clarify work plan, budget, eligible grant
activities, and the like, finally concluding the negotiations acceptably in May of 2002; and
WHEREAS, the terms of the project agreement call for the use of recycled content products when
available;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
accepts the Environmental Assistance Division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality grant
award for $80,000 to conduct a pollution prevention project targeting the toxins contained in waste electrical
and electronic equipment called Recycling Electronics and Pollution Prevention (REAP2; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
execute the attached agreement, subject to corporation counsel's final approval of contract.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committe, I move the adoption of the
foregoing resolution.
Planning & Building Committee vote:
Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE DIVISION
MICHIGAN REGIONAL POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM
OAKLAND COUNTY DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
RECYCLING ELECTRONICS AND POLLUTION PREVENTION (REAP2)
Project funded by the Clean Michigan Initiative, PA 52 of 2000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Statement of Purpose 2
II. Project Scope 2
III. Agreement Period 2
IV. Grantee Responsibilities 2
V. Agreement Amendments 3
VI. Assignability 4
VII. Su bag reements 4
VIII. Covenant against Contingent Fees 4
IX. Non-discrimination 4
X. Unfair Labor Practices 4
XI. Patents, Copyrights, and Rights in Data 5
XII. Liability 5
XIII. Gratuities 5
XIV. Conflict of Interest 6
XV. Audit and Access to Records 6
XVI. Insurance 6
XVII. Fees and Other Sources of Funding 6
XVIII. Disclosure of Information 6
XIX. Quality Assurance/Quality Control 6
)(X. Cancellation 7
XXI. Compensation Clause 7
)0(11. Closeout 8
)0(111. Agreement Notices 9
)0(IV. Authorized Signatures 10
• Appendix A — Workplan, Timetable, and Budget
GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
AND
OAKLAND COUNTY DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
EFFECTIVE FOR THE PERIOD (START DATE) THROUGH (END DATE)
This GRANT AGREEMENT is made between the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ),
Environmental Assistance Division (EAD), (hereafter "State") and Oakland County Division of Solid
Waste Management (hereafter "Grantee").
I. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide funding for Recycling Electronics and Pollution
Prevention (REAP2). The State is authorized to provide grant assistance, pursuant to Part 145, Waste
Reduction Assistance, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), PA 451 of
1994. Legislative appropriation of Clean Michigan Initiative funds for grant assistance is set forth in PA
52 of 2000. This Project is subject to the terms and conditions specified in this Agreement.
II. PROJECT SCOPE
This Agreement and its appendices constitute the entire Agreement between the parties and
may be modified only in writing and executed by the parties.
The scope of this project is limited to the activities specified in Appendix A, including the project
description, timetable, work plan, and budget, and such activities as are authorized by the State under
this Agreement. Any change in Appendix A requires prior written approval in accordance with the terms
and conditions in this Agreement. By acceptance of this Agreement, the Grantee commits to complete
the project identified in Appendix A within the time period shown above.
III. AGREEMENT PERIOD
This Agreement shall take effect on the date shown above. The Grantee shall complete the
project specified in Appendix A in accordance with all the terms and conditions specified in this
Agreement no later than the ending date shown above. The State shall have no responsibility to
provide financial assistance to the Grantee for project work performed outside of the time period
shown above.
IV. GRANTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
(A) The Grantee understands that it is a crime to knowingly and willfully file false information with the
State for the purpose of obtaining this Agreement or any payment pursuant to, and that any such filing
may subject the Grantee, its agents, and/or employees to criminal and civil prosecution. If the Grantee
knowingly and willfully presents false information to the State for the purpose of obtaining this
Agreement or any payment under this Agreement, the State may cancel this Agreement with no further
liability whatsoever to the Grantee, and the Grantee, upon demand by the State, shall reimburse the
State for all money received under this Agreement.
(B) The grantee agrees to abide by all local, state, and federal laws and regulations in the
performance of this grant.
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(C) All local, state, and federal permits, if required, are the responsibility of the Grantee and
issuance is not automatic. Award of this grant is not a guarantee of permit approval by the DEQ.
(ID) The Grantee shall secure all personnel necessary to complete the project. All personnel shall be
under the direct supervision of the Grantee. The Grantee shall make all payments required by law for
workers' compensation insurance, social security, income tax, unemployment compensation, and all
other taxes or payroll deductions as required by law.
(E) The Grantee shall be solely responsible to pay all taxes, if any, that arise from the Grantee's
receipt of this grant.
(F) The Grantee shall purchase and use recycled materials and products to the maximum extent
possible in performing the project. The State shall provide information and assistance to the Grantee
regarding the use of recycled products in the project.
(G) The Grantee is responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion,
and the coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, reports, and other services furnished by the
Grantee under this Agreement. The Grantee shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise
any errors, omissions, or other deficiencies in his/her designs, drawings, specifications, reports, and
other services.
(H) The Grantee shall perform the professional services necessary to accomplish the work required
under this Agreement, in accordance with this Agreement and applicable State requirements in effect on
the date of execution of the Agreement for this project.
(I) The State's approval of drawings, designs, specifications, reports, and incidental work or
materials furnished hereunder shall not in any way relieve the Grantee of responsibility for the technical
adequacy of his/her work. The State's review, approval, acceptance, or payment for any of the services
shall not be construed as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement, or of any cause of action arising
out of the performance of this Agreement.
(J) The Grantee's obligations under this clause are in addition to the Grantee's other express or
implied warranties under this Agreement or State law, and in no way diminish any other rights that the
State may have against the Grantee for faulty materials, equipment, or work.
(K) The Grantee shall request any change to Appendix A in writing and receive written approval
from the State prior to implementation.
V. AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS
The Grantee shall not make any changes to this Agreement without the prior written
authorization of the State. A request to amend this Agreement shall be submitted by the Grantee in
writing. An amendment does not become effective unless approved by the State. The State has 30
days to respond to a request for an amendment.
The State may, at any time, by written order, make changes within the general scope of this
Agreement in the services or work to be performed. If such changes cause an increase or decrease
in the Grantee's cost or time required to perform any services under this Agreement, an equitable
adjustment shall be made and this Agreement shall be modified in writing. The Grantee must assert
any claim for adjustment under this clause in writing within 30 days from the date of receipt by the
Grantee of the notification of changes unless the State grants additional time before the date of final
payment.
No services for which an additional compensation will be charged by the Grantee shall be
furnished without the written authorization of the State.
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VI. ASSIGNABILITY
The Grantee shall not have the right to assign this Agreement or to assign or delegate any of
its duties or obligations under this Agreement to any other party without the prior written consent of
the State. The State does not assume responsibility regarding the contractual relationships between
the Grantee and any subgrantee.
The Grantee shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement (whether by assignment
or novation), without the prior written consent of the State; provided, however, that claims for money due
or to become due to the Grantee from the State under this Agreement may be assigned to a bank, trust
company, or other financial institution without such approval. Notice of any such assignment or transfer
shall be furnished promptly to the State.
VII. SUBAGREEMENTS
The Grantee will be required to assume responsibility for all contractual activities offered in
this proposal whether or not the Grantee performs them. Further, the State will consider the Grantee
to be the sole point of contact with regard to contractual matters, including payment of any and all
charges resulting from the anticipated grant. All subcontractors used by the Grantee in performing
the project shall be subject to the provisions of this Agreement, and shall be professionally qualified
to perform the duties required.
Grantees are responsible for the content and work done by their subcontractors. All
subcontractors must meet the same criteria as the DEQ project contract. The DEQ reserves the right to
approve all subcontractors, review the qualifications of key personnel assigned by the grantee to the
project, and to ensure that this condition of the project grant agreement is met. The DEQ also reserves
the right to review and approve drafts of the sub-contracts before they are finalized and signed by the
grantee.
VIII. COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
The Grantee warrants that no person or subcontractor has been employed or retained to solicit
or secure this Agreement based upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage,
brokerage, or contingent fee, with the exception of bona fide employees. For breach or violation of this
warranty, the State shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or in its discretion to
deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover the full amount of such
commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee.
IX. NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Grantee shall not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment with
respect to their hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or
indirectly related to employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex,
height, weight, marital status, physical or mental disability unrelated to the individual's ability to perform
the duties of the particular job or position. The Grantee further agrees that any sub-agreement shall
contain a nondiscrimination provision identical to this provision and binding upon any and all
subcontractors. This covenant is required pursuant to the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act, 1976 Public Act
453, as amended, MCL 37.2201, et seq, and the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, 1976 Public
Act 220, as amended, MCL 37.1101, et seq, and any breach thereof may be regarded as a material
breach of the contract or purchase order.
X. UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES
Pursuant to 1980 Public Act 278, as amended, MCL 423.231, et seq, the State shall not
award a contract or subcontract to an employer whose name appears in the current register of
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employers failing to correct an unfair labor practice compiled pursuant to Section 2 of the Act. A
grantee of the State, in relation to this agreement, shall not enter into a contract with a subcontractor,
manufacturer, or supplier whose name appears in this register. Pursuant to Section 4 of 1980 Public
Act 278, MCL 423.324, the State may void any contract if, subsequent to award of the contract, the
name of the grantee as an employer, or the name of the subcontractor, manufacturer, or supplier of
the grantee appears in this register.
Xl. PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, AND RIGHTS IN DATA
If this Agreement involves research, development, experimental, or demonstration work, and any
discovery or invention arises or is developed in the course of or under this Agreement, the State shall
retain sole authority to patent or license.
The Grantee agrees that any plans, drawings, specifications, computer programs, technical
reports, operating manuals, and other work submitted, or which are specified to be delivered under this
Agreement, or which are developed or produced and paid for under this Agreement are subject to the
rights of the State. The DEQ shall retain an irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, and use in whole
or in part, and to authorize others to do so.
Any presentation, educational or promotional materials, training materials, or publications such
as brochures, fact sheets, posters, information articles, audio visual materials, or research papers
developed by the Grantee as part of this Agreement shall include the following statement: "Funding for
this project was made available through a grant from the Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality."
This clause shall be included in all subcontracts.
XII. LIABILITY
(A) All liability, loss, or damage as a result of claims, demands, costs, or judgments arising out of
activities to be carried out pursuant to the obligations of the Grantee under this Agreement shall be
the responsibility of the Grantee and not the responsibility of the State if the liability, loss, or damage
is caused by, or arises out of the actions or failure to act on the part of the Grantee, any
subcontractor, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by the Grantee, provided that nothing herein
shall be construed as a waiver of any governmental immunity the Grantee has as provided by statute
or modified by court decisions.
(B) All liability, loss, or damage as a result of claims, demands, costs, or judgments arising out of
activities to be carried out pursuant to the obligations of the State under this contract shall be the
responsibility of the State and not the responsibility of the Grantee if the liability, loss, or damage is
caused by, or arises out of the action or failure to act on the part of any State employee or agent,
provided that nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of any governmental immunity the State, its
agencies, or employees has as provided by statute or modified by court decisions.
XIII. GRATUITIES
(A) If the State finds, after a notice and hearing, that the Grantee, or any of the Grantee's agents or
representatives offered or gave gratuities (in the form of entertainment, gifts, or otherwise) to any
official, employee, or agent of the State in an attempt to secure a sub-agreement or favorable treatment
in awarding, amending, or making any determinations related to the performance of this Agreement, the
State may, by written notice to the Grantee, terminate this Agreement. The State may also pursue other
rights and remedies that the law or this Agreement provides.
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(B) In the event this Agreement is terminated as provided in this paragraph, the State may pursue
the same remedies against the Grantee as it could pursue in the event of a breach of the Agreement by
the Grantee. The State may also pursue as a penalty, in addition to any other damages to which it may
be entitled by law, exemplary damages in an amount (as determined by the State) which shall be not
less than three, nor more than ten times the cost the Grantee incurs in providing any such gratuities to
any such officer or employee.
XIV. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No member of the legislature, judicial, or executive branch of State government, or any local unit
of government official shall benefit from this Agreement. No member of, or delegate to Congress, or
resident Commissioner shall be admitted to any share or part of this Agreement or to any benefit that
may arise therefrom.
XV. AUDIT AND ACCESS TO RECORDS
The Grantee will be required to maintain all pertinent financial and accounting records, and
evidence pertaining to the grant in accordance with generally accepted principles of accounting and
other procedures specified by the State. The State or any of its duly authorized representatives shall
have access, upon reasonable notice, to such books, records, documents, and other evidence for the
purpose of inspection, audit, and copying. The Grantee will provide proper facilities for such access and
inspection. All records shall be maintained for a minimum of five years after Agreement termination or
completion.
XVI. INSURANCE
(A) The Grantee shall maintain such insurance as will protect them from claims which may arise out
of, or result from the Grantee's operations under this Agreement, whether such operations be by
themselves, by any Subcontractor, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or
anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. The Grantee may be self-insured.
(B) The Grantee agrees to comply with the insurance and workers' compensation laws of the State
of Michigan while engaging in all activities authorized under this Agreement.
XVII. FEES AND OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING
The Grantee shall not seek nor obtain funding through fees or charges to any client receiving
services for which the State reimburses the Grantee under this Agreement. The Grantee guarantees
that any claims made to the State under this Agreement shall not be financed by any source other than
the State under the terms of this Agreement. If funding is received through any other source, the
Grantee agrees to delete from Grantee's billings, or to immediately refund to the State the total amount
representing such duplication of funding.
XVIII. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
The Grantee agrees that his/her reports, project products, and conclusions are for the
confidential information of the State and that he/she will not disclose these conclusions, in whole or in
part, to any unauthorized person without the prior written consent of the State's representative.
XIX. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL
No costs for monitoring and analysis can be incurred by any entity other than the State until a
Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) is approved by the State, in accordance with the Quality
Assurance Document developed by the DEQ and any other applicable QAPP. If the QAPP element is
approved, costs for monitoring and/or laboratory analysis shall be reimbursable.
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XX. CANCELLATION
(A) This Agreement may be canceled by either party, upon 30 days written notice to the other party,
for the following reasons:
(1) Failure of the other party to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement; or
(2) Violation of any material term or condition of this Agreement.
(B) In addition to the reasons specified above, the State may also cancel this Agreement for any of
the following reasons upon 30 days written notice to the Grantee:
(1) Grantee provides false information to the State;
(2) Executive Order or other budgetary reduction; or
(3) Lack of funding.
(C) The State may immediately cancel this Agreement without further liability if the Grantee, or
any agent of the Grantee, or any agent of any sub-agreement is: (1) convicted of a criminal offense
incident to the application for or performance of a State, public, or private contract or subcontract; (2)
convicted of a criminal offense, including but not limited to any of the following: embezzlement, theft,
forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, receiving stolen property, or attempting to
influence a public employee to breach the ethical conduct standards for State of Michigan employees;
(3) convicted under State or federal antitrust statutes; or (4) convicted of any other criminal offense
which, in the sole discretion of the State, reflects on the Grantee's business integrity.
)0(1. COMPENSATION CLAUSE
(A) In accordance with the grant budget in Appendix A, the State shall pay the Grantee a total
amount not to exceed $80,000. The amount of match committed by the Grantee is $27,000, for a
total project cost of $107,000.
(B) The Grant will be administered on a cost reimbursable basis, for tasks included in the work
plan, Appendix A. The Grantee must meet or exceed the match amount committed in order to
receive the full amount of the grant award.
(C) Expenditures made by the Grantee for this project after (fill in date) and through
(fill in date) are eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement. Expenditures made by
the Grantee outside of this time period are not eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement.
(D) Quarterly Status Reports shall be submitted by the Grantee consistent with State fiscal year
quarters. State fiscal years cover the period of October 1 to September 30. Quarters end
December 31, March 31, June 30, and September 30. Reports are due 30 days after the quarter's
end. Quarterly Status Reports may only be submitted more frequently if agreed to in advance by the
State.
(E) The Grantee shall be responsible for the payment of all costs and expenses incurred in the
completion of the project. In order to receive reimbursement for the State share of eligible project
expenditures, the Grantee must submit required reports and supporting documentation of eligible
project expenditures paid, as specified by the State. All expenditures must be incurred during the
time period allowed for project completion as specified in this Agreement. All of the following shall
be submitted by the Grantee, as part of the Status Report:
(1) A letter to the State's Grant Administrator requesting reimbursement for expenditures
incurred during that reporting period.
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(2) A narrative status report which identifies work accomplished during the reporting period by
task; work to be accomplished during the subsequent reporting period; problems, real or
anticipated which should be brought to the attention of the Grant Administrator; and a
description of any significant deviation from the agreed-upon work plan, Appendix A.
A financial status report submitted on a form provided by the State. This report must
clearly identify the total reimbursement requested for the billing period and equal the
amount indicated on the reimbursement request letter. All expenses included in the
financial status report must be for items used only for the project funded by this
Agreement.
(4) Supporting documentation of eligible project expenditures incurred during the Payment
Request and Report period.
Must be submitted 30 days after each calendar quarter. If the Grantee is unable to submit a
payment request for the quarter ending September 30, an estimate of expenditures through
September 30 must be submitted by October 31, in order that•the State may establish fiscal
year-end accruals.
(6) Five copies of any products produced during the reporting period, including newsletters
and other related informational/educational materials.
Any additional information required by the State.
(F) The Grantee must submit two copies of the completed Project Status Report and Financial
Status Report, and supporting documents to Ms. Marcia Horan, Chief, Pollution Prevention Section,
P.O. Box 30457, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-7957. The Grantee will also submit one copy of the
completed Project Status Report and Financial Status Report, and supporting documents to the Grant
Administrator, Ms. Carol Panagiotides, Southeast Michigan District Office, DEQ-EAD, 38980 7 Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, 48152-1006.
(G) During the life of the agreement, the State will make payment within 30 days of receipt of
properly completed and accurate forms.
(H) An amount equal to 10 percent of the total grant award, $8,000, shall be withheld by the State
until the final project documents are received and approved. The State will make final payment within
60 days of determination of project completion. As a condition of final payment, the Grantee shall
deliver to the State a release of all claims against the State arising under this Agreement. Unless
otherwise provided for in this Agreement or by State law, final payment under this Agreement shall
not constitute a waiver of the State's claims against the Grantee. Release of final payment will not be
made unless the match amount committed in this Agreement and identified above is met. Final
project documents shall include all products identified in the work plan, as well as a final project
report, which meets the guidelines established by the State. Total expenditures are subject to audit
and repayment of any overpayment of the State share if an audit determines that total project costs
were not incurred as billed.
XXII. CLOSEOUT
(A) A determination of project completion shall be made by the State through the following:
(1) A financial audit and project review of this Agreement and all payment requests, financial
reports, supporting documentation, and narrative progress reports submitted by the
Grantee.
(2) A site inspection, if applicable.
(3)
(5)
(7)
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(B) The Grantee shall provide the State, within 30 days of the ending date, all outstanding financial,
performance, and other reports available and required as a condition of the Agreement.
(C) The Grantee shall immediately refund to the State any payments or funds advanced to the
Grantee in excess of allowable reimbursable billings.
(D) The Grantee shall provide the State with five copies of the final report and acknowledge in the
report that the project was made possible with funding from the DEQ-EAD.
(E) If the Project Equipment, Supplies, and Materials (line item 4 in the project budget) exceeds
$10,000, the grantee must provide the State an annual project report on the status of this grant for a
period of three years after the end of this Agreement.
)0(111. AGREEMENT NOTICES
All notices shall be sent to the following addresses:
(1) Grantee Project Manager:
Mr. Martin Seaman, Manager
Solid Waste Management Division
Oakland County Division of Solid Waste Management
Public Works Building
One Public Works Drive - #95 West
County Services Center
Waterford, Michigan 48328
248-858-2113
248-858-1066 (fax)
seamanm@co.oakland.mi.us
(2) State Grant Manager:
Ms. Carol Panagiotides, Grant Administrator
Michigan Regional Pollution Prevention Program
Southeast Michigan District Office
Department of Environmental Quality
Environmental Assistance Division
38980 7 Mile Road
Livonia, Michigan 481 52-1 006
734-953-1420
734-432-1278 (fax)
panagioc@michigan.gov
It is the responsibility of each party to inform the other party of a change in address or
representative.
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)0(1V. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
The individuals signing below certify by their signatures that they are authorized to sign this
grant Agreement on behalf of their agencies, and that the parties will fulfill the terms of this
Agreement, including attached exhibits.
FOR THE STATE: FOR THE GRANTEE:
Authorized Signature Authorized Signature
Russell J. Harding
Name Name
Director
Title Title
Date Date
Federal Employer ID Number
County
State Legislative District(s)
Remittance Address:
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Appendix A
Workplan
Timetable
Budget
May—June 2002
Task: 1, Waste Characterization/Handling Methodology
Quarter 1
Activity Personnel
subcontractors
% of Time
7.5
Task: 2 Pilot Collection subcontractors, partners 6
Task: 3 P2 Best Practices Task Forces subcontractors, partners 5
Appendix A- Task Implementation Timetable by Quarter by Task
Oakland County-Recycling Electronics and Pollution Prevention-REAP2
Collect and analyze information then prepare a report, documenting the amount, characteristics, and management of WEEE in municipal
and business waste streams; include review and analysis of current practices, processes, and organizations involved with WEEE
recycling. This task includes a literature search and survey of best practices in the state of Michigan. This task will be completed under
the supervision of Oakland County's project manager during and in conjunction with the round one pilot collection and throughout the
entire project.
At the completion of quarter one, Oakland County will submit a written project status report and written financial status report to the
MDEQ by the prescribed deadline as described in the boilerplate. Measurement of waste reduction, using the numerous data collection
methods, will be provided in these reports, throughout the entire project.
Oakland County in conjunction with its partners and successful subcontractors will develop a regional consortium of WEEE collectors.
We will notify municipalities about the project and invite their participation through an application. We will select and contract with
communities to collect and recycle consumer WEEE material, collect data on the amount, characteristics and management of WEEE
within the municipal waste stream and the portion that which is accessible through collection events, determine the cost of collection,
transportation, processing and recycling and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different collection and processing options.
Up to five communities around the state will be selected by the end of the second quarter. Minimal information to be collected during this
part of the task include: number of households participating, number of businesses participating, names and addresses of businesses
participating. Additionally, Oakland County will report on how this pilot was used to supplement existing publicly funded
electronic/electrical equipment collections.
Oakland County will work with the subcontractors and partners to establish two on-going task forces; one representing the business
sector and the other representing municipal generators of WEEE to formulate and disseminate best management practices for WEEE
and facilitate pollution prevention initiatives. Washtenaw County will be included in all Task Force activities and correspondence to
ensure integration of mutual program findings and to avoid duplication of efforts throughout the grant period. Oakland County will
accomplish this by organizing and conducting meetings of the Community and Business P2 Best Practices Task Forces, involving our
Task: 2 Pilot Collection subcontractors 15
partners, pilot communities, Automation Alley businesses and other interested parties. The purpose of the initial meetings is to establish
rosters, meeting and communication schedules, protocols and agendas regarding the task forces' mission.
Members of the task forces will form the cooperative base for the implementation of WEEE recycling pilot collections, process needs
assessment, testing of advanced de-manufacturing techniques, and the development and dissemination of pollution prevention
techniques and practices.
The subcontractors will gather and establish a database of services and service providers existing and desired, programs and contacts
from different regions and industries, and will maintain and modify this information throughout the project for the task forces' review,
analysis, and potential implementation.
Quarter 2 July — September 2002
Activity Personnel % of Time
Task: 1, Waste Characterization/Handling Methodology subcontractors 7.5
This task will reflect pilot experiences, task force results, and changes in the WEEE industry with the original report updated quarterly to
document the findings based on project results. Tasks not designated above but not completed during 1 st quarter will be completed in
2nd quarter.
At the completion of quarter two, Oakland County will submit a written project status report and written financial status report to the
MDEQ by the prescribed deadline as described in the boilerplate.
The subcontractor, with direction from Oakland County will assist participating communities in planning and conducting collections using
best management practices learned from the first pilot collection. This pilot collection will detail WEEE and test handling techniques,
processing and pollution prevention techniques. A pilot curbside collection will be conducted as part of these activities in January. This
pilot will assist in determining the feasibility of curbside collections of WEEE. A collection event will be held in conjunction with the MRC's
annual conference.
We will select and contract with communities to collect and recycle consumer WEEE material, collect data on the amount, characteristics
and management of WEEE within the municipal waste stream and the portion that which s accessible through collection events,
determine the cost of collection, transportation, processing and recycling and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different
collection and processing options. Minimal information to be collected during this part of the task include: number of households
participating, number of businesses participating, names and addresses of businesses participating. Additionally, Oakland County will
report on how this pilot was used to supplement existing publicly funded electronic/electrical equipment collections.
Task: 3 P2 Best Practices Task Forces subcontractors 17.5
% of Time
2.5
Task: 2 Pilot Collection subcontractors 5
The Business and Community P2 Best Practices Task Forces will continue to meet monthly. The Community Task Force will share
information and lessons learned while establishing collection programs, and looking for opportunities to share or pool resources and
equipment and jointly purchase processing services. The Business Task Force will seek continuous improvement through educational
meetings, where key speakers from member companies and outside experts will address the issues of source reduction, lifecycle
analysis, pollution prevention and design for the environment as they relate to EEE. Reports will be compiled for each meeting.
The Task Forces will conduct one joint meeting in September to discuss the application of current project results to municipal collection
policies and procedures and the production environments of Automation Alley, and to establish criteria for preferred processing services.
The meeting will result in recommendations regarding the completion of the project.
Quarter 3
Activity October — December 2002 Personnel
Task: 1, Waste Characterization/Handling Methodology subcontractors
Pilot experiences, task force results, and changes in the WEEE industry will be monitored with the original report updated quarterly to
reflect these findings. Data and report formats will be provided to reflect information in usable fashion, and modified based on project
results.
At the completion of quarter three, Oakland County will submit a written project status report and written financial status report to the
MDEQ by the prescribed deadline as described in the boilerplate.
The subcontractor, with direction from Oakland County will assist and help pilot communities plan for and conduct unique collections
designed to collect WEEE and test handling, processing and pollution prevention techniques.
We will select and contract with communities to collect and recycle consumer WEEE material, collect data on the amount, characteristics
and management of WEEE within the municipal waste stream and the portion that which s accessible through collection events,
determine the cost of collection, transportation, processing and recycling and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different
collection and processing options. Minimal information to be collected during this part of the task include: number of households
participating, number of businesses participating, names and addresses of businesses participating. Additionally, Oakland County will
- report on how this pilot was used to supplement existing publicly funded electronic/electrical equipment collections.
Task: 3 P2 Best Practices Task Forces subcontractor 15
Task: 1, Waste Characterization/Handling Methodology subcontractors 6.5
Task: 2 Pilot Collection subcontractors 2
The Business and Community P2 Best Practices Task Forces will continue to meet monthly. The Community Task Force will share
information and lessons learned while establishing collection programs, and look for opportunities to share or pool resources and
equipment and jointly purchase processing services. The Business Task Force will seek continuous improvement through educational
meetings, where key speakers from member companies and outside experts will address the issues of source reduction, lifecycle
analysis, pollution prevention and design for the environment as they relate to EEE.
The Task Forces will conduct one joint meeting in April to discuss the application of current project results to municipal policies and
procedures and the production environments of Automation Alley, and to establish criteria for preferred processing services.
This task will produce a report detailing the lessons learned while establishing and operating collection programs. This report will include
a technical update of the baseline report and a preliminary implementation manual. This report will be shared with communities and
businesses throughout the state, with a training program offered in conjunction with the annual recycling conference in May.
Quarter 4 January — March 2003
Activity Personnel % of Time
Pilot experiences, task force results, and changes in the WEEE industry will be monitored with the original report updated quarterly to
memorialize these findings. Additionally, sections regarding recommendations and findings will be added, and simplified/executive
summary of the report produced for broad dissemination.
At the completion of quarter four, Oakland County will submit a written project status report and written financial status report to the
MDEQ by the prescribed deadline as described in the boilerplate.
The subcontractor with direction from Oakland County will assist and help pilot communities plan for and conduct unique collections
designed to capture WEEE and test handling, processing and pollution prevention techniques.
We will select and contract with communities to collect and recycle consumer WEEE material, collect data on the amount, characteristics
and management of WEEE within the municipal waste stream and the portion that which s accessible through collection events,
determine the cost of collection, transportation, processing and recycling and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different
collection and processing options. Minimal information to be collected during this part of the task include: number of households
participating, number of businesses participating, names and addresses of businesses participating. Additionally, Oakland County will
report on how this pilot was used to supplement existing publicly funded electronic/electrical equipment collections.
Task: 3 P2 Best Practices Task Forces subcontractors 7.5
Task: 3 P2 Best Practices Task Forces subcontractors 2.5
The Business and Community P2 Best Practices Task Forces will continue to meet monthly. The Community Task Force will share
information and lessons learned while establishing collection programs, and look for opportunities to share or pool resources and
equipment and jointly purchase processing services. The Business Task Force will seek continuous improvement through educational
meetings, where key speakers from member companies and outside experts will address the issues of source reduction, lifecycle
analysis, pollution prevention and design for the environment as they relate to EEE. Reports will be compiled for each meeting.
The Task Forces will conduct one joint meeting in August to discuss the application of current project results to municipal policies and
procedures and the production environments of Automation Alley, and to establish criteria for preferred processing services, for inclusion
in the revised report described in Task 1.
Quarter 5 April—June 2003 -
Activity Personnel % of Time
Task: 1, Waste Characterization/Handling Methodology subcontractors .5
Feedback from stakeholders, participants, other resources will be reviewed and original report updated to recognize these insights. We
will complete a final report to quantify any waste reduced, fate of waste and recommendations on strengthening electronics recycling
infrastructure.
At the completion of quarter one, Oakland County will submit a written project status report and written financial status report to the
MDEQ by the prescribed deadline as described in the boilerplate.
The Business and Community P2 Best Practices Task Forces will continue to meet monthly and will conduct one final joint meeting in
November. The agendas will focus on a review of peer and stakeholder feedback of project results, project evaluation, evaluation of
BMP implementation, planning for future activities and recommendations about potential opportunities for improved WEEE handling.
The technical reports and implementation manuals will be updated based on this review and will include documentation of BMP
successes.
Oakland County
Recycling Electronics and Pollution Prevention (REAP2)
Appendix A: The Work Plan, Timetable and Budget
As of June 11, 2001
Work Plan
Project Description:
Goals 84 Objectives
REAP2 seeks to achieve a recycling rate of greater than 10% for waste electronics in Michigan
doubling current rates, and to demonstrate and encourage adoption of pollution prevention techniques
and methodologies in the manufacture of electronics.
Specific objectives of REAP2 include to: 1) collect and analyze information about the amount,
characteristics and management of waste electronics and electrical equipment (WEEE); 2) establish
on-going task-forces representing the business and municipal generators of WEEE to formulate and
disseminate best-management practices for WEEE and facilitate pollution prevention initiatives; 3)
conduct demanufacturing and source reduction demonstrations targeting the recycling and reduction of
critical pollutants; 4) address the large backlog of stored WEEE by conducting and evaluating model
pilot collection programs that can be replicated across the region.
Oakland County recognizes that the products and generators potentially affected by this project are
governed by an array of regulations regarding their transport, disposal/recycling and reporting. The
program will be operated in a manner that is consistent with electronics waste management regulations
and will include as many participants and products as is feasible and allowable, particularly households
and conditionally exempt small quantity generators.
Organization
Oakland County's Division of Solid Waste Management, under the control of the Oakland County
Executive, will be responsible for REAP2 project management, with assistance from the County's
Fiscal Services Division for grant administration.
The Solid Waste Division conducts a range of planning and implementation initiatives designed to
involve both citizens and the corporate community in environmental protection through sound solid
waste management practices, brownfield redevelopment and conservation efforts. Martin J Seaman is
the Division Manager and the REAP2 project leader. The Division's efforts are supported by
administrative staff and significant research, planning and environmental consulting services.
Partners & Contractors
The REAP2 project has established partnerships with Automation Alley (AA) and the Michigan
Recycling Coalition (MRC). Small and Large businesses will participate in and develop an expanded
recycling capacity and recovery of WEEE. Municipalities and non-profits in Southeast Michigan and
beyond, including fellow grant recipient Washtenaw County, will be primary partners in developing
coordinated collection of residential WEEE.
Automation Alley is the name for the cluster of over 350 leading technology companies, academic and
public institutions located in and around Oakland County. Existing AA committee's will be engaged,
as will a task force with targeted working groups. While the entire business community of southeast
Michigan will be encouraged to participate and benefit from this project, AA members will form the
cooperative base for the implementation of WEEE recycling collection events, processing needs
assessment and testing of advanced demanufacturing techniques, and the development and
dissemination of pollution prevention techniques and practices.
Oakland County intends to contract with the MRC to manage pilot collections and coordinate a task-
force of residential and institutional members who will conduct and evaluate WEEE pilot collections,
sharing the results and working together to develop and disseminate best-practice models for WEEE
recycling and waste reduction. The MRC is the state's leading professional association for recycling,
bringing together over 300 municipalities, non-profits, small and large businesses to improve recycling
throughout the state, conducting training sessions and holding the pre-eminent recycling conference
each year. They will be using these forums, and newly created ones to promote WEEE recovery,
recycling and the REAP2 and Washtenaw County projects.
Oakland County, and its partners will seek a market-sustainable infrastructure that strives for the
highest degree of environmental responsibility from its vendors and in developing the REAP2
program, defined as seeking the greatest level of reuse and recovery/recycling, and remanufacture into
value-added products.
Sustainability
This is part of a broader project that will create lasting change that is market-sustainable. Pilot
collections will be conducted with a significant amount of non-grant financial and in-kind support,
which is indicative of the likely sustained interest in the project. Significant private investment, along
with the development and dissemination of best practices, will create the greatest possibility of
sustained action by providing the lowest possible costs to initiate and continue recycling by non-
participants.
Evaluation
The REAP2 project will gather and establish a database of services and service providers existing and
desired, programs and contacts from different regions and industries, and current best available
technologies and practices, maintaining and modifying this information throughout the project.
Unique information about recycling activities conducted will be gathered and a systematic review of
project activities and progress towards project goals will be memorialized in:
• Baseline reports/documents the amount, type and fate of WEEE in Oakland county, southeast
Michigan, and the Great Lakes region will be evaluated, with reports written and then updated at
least twice during the project.
• Reports/regular reviews project progress will be continuously evaluated and summarized in reports
to participants and the EAD. The reports will include: when task force meetings were held, who
attended, and meeting minutes; frequency of WEEE collections including who participated, a
characterization of the types and amount of waste collected, and the fate of the waste collected;
descriptions of technologies used or demonstrated including the type of technology, type of waste
reduced and amount of waste reduced. The technology demonstration information can be provided
in the form of a case study.
• Best-management practices developed by the respective task forces will be disseminated and
tracked for implementation success. E-mail alerts, newsletters, and a web site, as well as technical
reports, implementation manuals, and recommendations will be produced and delivered through
formal presentations, workshops and direct correspondence.
- $
- $
- $
- $
- $
- $
14,500 $
35,000 $
8,600 $
15,400 $
73,500 $
8,000 $
1,500 $
9,500 $
3,200 $
600 $
3,800 ,$
5,500 $
- $
6,400 $
- $
11,900 $
8,000
1,500
9,500
3,200
600
3,800
20,000
35,000
15,000
15,400
85,400
Project Supplies and Equipment
Postage
Educational Materials
Grant Total
- $
6,500 $
6,500 $
- $
80,000 I $
1,800 $
- $
1,800 $
27,000 I $ 107,000
1,800
6,500
8,300
See attached for notes to budget
Oakland County
Recycling Electronics and Pollution Prevention REAP2
as of May 14, 2001
Grant Funds Local Match Category Total Budget Categories
Staffing Cost
M. Seaman 200hrs/$40/hr
Autrnation Alley 50hrs/$30/hr
Fringe Benefits @ 40%
M. Seaman
Automation Alley
Contractual Services
Waste Characterization/Handling Methodology
WEEE Waste Collection Pilot
P2 Best Practices Task Forces
Project Development / Manager
•;!7!= $
Oakland County
Recycling Electronics and Pollution Prevention REAP2
Bud2et Notes
Waste Characterization / Handling Methodology
Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. has been chosen as the consulting firm to compile the waste
characterization survey and handling methodology reports. We anticipate 250 hours at a blended rate of
$80 to total $20,000.
WEEE Waste Collection Pilot
Cost of Pilot Collection's will vary by type of material and event. We anticipate up to three events to cost
up to $20,000 including:
Collection and promotional activities $2,167
Collection activities include costs for staffing, rental of equipment, etc.
Promotional materials include printing and mailing costs
Recycling Fee $3,500
Cost for reprocessing electronic waste
Transportation $1,000
Includes costs for processor to haul waste to reprocessing facility
Total x 3 events $20,000
An additional $15,000 in payments to pilot partners of between $1,000 and $2,000 (est. 10 recipients at
average cost of $1500). Cost is to reimburse municipalities for additional staff time to provide pilot
information and to subsidize additional costs of testing various collection methods.
P2 Best Practices Task Forces
Michigan Recycling Coalition will oversee the Task Force for the Best Practices project detailed in task 3.
We anticipate 400 hours at a rate of $37.50 to total $15,000.
Project Development / Manager
Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. has been chosen as the consulting firm to manage and develop the
REAP2 project. We anticipate 220 hours at a blended rate of $70 to total $15,400.
Postage
We anticipate the mailing of the Best Management Practices and Educational Materials to be priced as
follows:
Distribution of the Best Management Practices
200 packets @ $3.50 each $700
Task Force Mailing
150 @ .7222 = $108.30 (6 mailings) $650
Express Mailing Fees $150
Distribution of Educational Materials
150 packets @ .35 = $60 (5 mailings) $300
TOTAL $1,800
Educational Materials
We anticipate the education materials (production, layout and artwork) to be priced as follows:
Best Management Practices manual $4,400
layout, graphics and 2 review of materials
Best Management Practices Help Sheets $1,000
Promotional Materials $ 800
FISCAL NOTE (MR #02151) June 13, 2002
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: ACCEPTANCE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY POLLUTION
PREVENTION GRANT - REAP2 PROJECT
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has
reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. The resolution authorizes acceptance of a grant for the Recycling
Electronics and Pollution Prevention (REAP2) Project in the
amount of $80,000 from the Environmental Assistance Division of
the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
2. The grant is funded by the Clean Michigan Initiative, P.A. 52 of
2000.
3. The original grant application was in the amount of $100,000.
4. The purpose of the grant is to conduct a pollution prevention
project targeting toxins contained in waste electrical and
electronic equipment.
5. The total grant contract of $107,000, consists of the $80,000
grant award and a local match of $27,000 for in-kind costs, which
is available in the FY 2002 Solid Waste Management Budget.
6. No additional General Fund/General Purpose appropriation is
required.
7. Acceptance of the contract is subject to Corporation Counsel
negotiating suitable contract language with the Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub absent.
G. William Caddell, County Clerk
f
Resolution #02151 June 13, 2002
Moved by Palmer supported by Middleton the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss,
Palmer, Patterson, Suarez, Taub, Webster Amos, Appel, Brian, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman,
Crawford. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, G. William Caddell, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true
and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on June 13, 2002,
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the coounty of Oakland at Pontiac,
Michigan this 13th day of June, 2002.