City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: MAY 21, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/
FROM: JAMES B. SPENGLER, DIRECTOR,
RECREATION, PARKS, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
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Consideration of the Submission of a Grant Application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Litter Prevention and Recycling Program for Funding of the Adopt-A-Park Litter Control Program.
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ISSUE: Consideration of a grant application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Litter Prevention and Recycling Program for funding to support the Adopt-A-Park Litter Control Program.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve a non-competitive grant application to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Litter Prevention and Recycling Program for the Adopt-A-Park Litter Control Program due June 30, 2024; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents that may be required.
DISCUSSION: The City's Adopt-A-Park program began in 1978, with the first litter grant award. Through this program, local citizen groups enter into an agreement with the City to pick up litter (broken glass, bottles, cans and paper) in their assigned park areas. This program has been very successful in increasing cleanliness in the parks, controlling litter, and involving citizens in their neighborhood park. Approximately 33 park areas are being maintained and monitored through this program in 2024. Participation has increased with two additional groups in the West End. This was accomplished by following-up with past participating Homeowners Associations (HOA) and Civic Associations. The marketing efforts will continue with increased social media presence as well as direct mail marketing to more HOAs and Civic Associations on the West End of Alexandria and throughout the City.
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