FINANCIAL BUSINESS REQUEST (FBR)
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appropriate $3,000 to Account 21040113-56315 (Transfer Station Improvements) from Account 21090305-58915 (Undesignated) to fund the purchase of a weather-tight container for oversized televisions and other electronics at the Transfer Station.
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Background:
DEEP guidelines require covering of electronics staged for disposal at transfer stations. We have been using a large pop-up-type cover that has been replaced once and is now in need of replacement again. The average lifetime has been no more than two years. We would like to make a move to a more robust, long-lasting enclosure, as we use for virtually every other commodity. This would be a new export-type container at a cost of about $4,950, with shipping.
Department Comment/Recommendation:
We presently lack about $3,000 in funding in suitable accounts to cover the expense of this. I recommend a relatively small appropriation from undesignated capital funds to cover this. It should be noted that Transfer Station and other recycling revenues are appropriated to the undesignated fund. This has amounted to around $75,000 per year over the last five years.
Finance Director Comment/Recommendation:
Account 21090305-58915 (Undesignated) has a current, unencumbered balance of $433,378.
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Mayor Comment/Recommendation:
I support the need to replace the pop-up tent currently in place. I suggest searching "Shipping Container" on Craigslist for Eastern CT. There are many options that are airtight, waterproof and locking for up to $2,000 and possibly available more locally.
Meeting Detail:
Town Council Meeting 9/28/2022
File #: 22446 Version: 1
Type: Financial Business Request (FBR)
Title: MOTION to appropriate $3,000 to Account 21040113-56315 (Transfer Station Improvements) from Account 21090305-58915 (Undesignated) to fund the purchase of a weather-tight container for oversized televisions and other electronics at the Transfer ...
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