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IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO RESOLUTION NO. 98-33 (2047/ 1934 ) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO SUPPORTING THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD'S APPLICATION TO THE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S 1998 JOBS FOR RECYCLING INITIATIVE TO ESTABLISH A MODEL FOR REGIONAL MARKETS FOR RECYCLABLES WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has a grant program entitled the 1998 Jobs Through Recycling Grant Initiative that will grant money to entities for the purpose of fostering recycling/reuse businesses that increase the use of recyclable or reusable materials and contribute to economic development and job creation; and WHEREAS, the California Integrated Waste Management Board has applied for one of these grants to promote the fostering of recycling/reuse businesses that increase the use of recyclable or reusable materials and contribute to economic development and job creation in the San Leandro area; and WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro supports the project that is being developed as it will assist businesses and the economic development of the San Leandro area; and WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro makes a commitment of support and will provide in -kind services for this project in the amount of $25,000; and WHEREAS, The City of San Leandro currently provides the kind of assistance the application is requesting in terms of customer service, meeting with prospective businesses, helping to identify sites appropriate for these types of recycling businesses, and helping businesses with the discretionary review process for those uses that would require use permits or planned developments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Leandro authorizes the letter of support for the California Integrated Waste Management Board's Application to the US Environmental Protection Agency's 1998 Jobs for Recycling Initiative to Establish a Model for Regional Markets for Recyclables. The City of San Leandro is authorized to commit $25,000 of in -kind staff services to assist appropriate recycling businesses through existing Development Services and Economic Development staff.