HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 17_10/11/2007VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
MEETING AGENDA ROUTING SHEET
MEETING DATE: 10/11/2007
REQUESTED ACTION/SUMMARY:
Council approval of Needle Disposal Program and associated fees.
RESOLUTION OR ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Fire Rescue
FUNDING SOURCE: NA
ACCOUNT NUMBER:
CURRENT BUDGETED AMOUNT AVAILABLE: $
AMOUNT OF THIS ITEM: $
AMOUNT REMAINING AFTER THIS ITEM: $
BUDGET TRANSFER REQUIRED: ^ Yes X No
APPROPRIATE FUND BALANCE: ^ Yes X No
Piggyback Contract Name and #:
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Competitiv
APPROVE
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FINANCE
VILLAGE
VILLAGE MANAGER RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE ITEM: ^
DENY ITEM: ^
VILLAGE ATTORNEY: APPROVED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
^ Yes ^ No
^ Not Applicable (N/A)
Memorandum
To: Michael R. Couzzo, Village M na
From: James M. Weinand, Fire Chie
Date: September 20, 2007
Subject: Needle Disposal Program fo roper disposal of
Bio-Hazardous Waste.
Attached is a draft of the proposed Needle Disposal Program
for the Village of Tequesta. In this draft program, fees
have been proposed to cover the cost of the containers and
disposal fees.
I am requesting that the Village Council review this fee
schedule to approve or adjust the fees to a level they feel
is appropriate. The costs associated with this type of
program will fluctuate over time. Therefore, I am
requesting that the Council provide me with a directive
such as:
1."The Fire-Rescue Department shall not charge a user
fee for this service."
2. "Fees will be established by the Fire-Rescue
Department and adjusted accordingly to cover the
actual costs of the containers and associated disposal
fees, with a loo mark up for non-residents".
3. "Fees will be established by the Fire-Rescue
Department and adjusted accordingly at 50 over actual
costs of materials and disposal fees, with a 25o mark
up for non-residents".
The current cost of the 1 quart container is $2.75 and it
has a disposal cost of $0.75.
The 4.7 quart container costs $4.50 and has a disposal cost
$3.75.
If you see fit, please forward this contract to Council for
consideration at the October 2007, Village Council meeting.
Attch.
M:Wdministration Documents\Village Manager\Needle Disposal Program.doc
Needle Disposal Program
The Village of Tequesta Fire Rescue Needle Disposal Program is designed as a community
service to assist residents with a safe and environmentally sound method to dispose of used
needles, syringes, and lancets (sharps).
The improper disposal of sharps threatens the safety of every member of our community:
• They clog sewer lift stations.
• They end up at recycling centers among the cans and plastics.
• They puncture solid waste containers and place at risk workers along collection routes
and at the landfill.
• They can be contaminated with hepatitis, HIV, AIDS, and other potentially fatal diseases.
Associated Fees
• Containers costs: 1 quart $2.75 or 4.7 quart $4.50; .25% more for non-residents
• Disposal Fee: 1 quart $0.75 or 4.7 quart $3.75; .25% more for non-residents
How the Program Works
• Stop by Tequesta Fire Rescue during regular business hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F.
• Ask for an approved sharps container.
• Personal check orcash -exact payment is required.
• Take the container home and place it out of reach of children.
• Perform your routine blood test, ect.
• Administer your normal injection.
• Dispose of your syringes and lancets completely intact. Do not clip the needle. Do not
recap the needle.
• When the container is % full, permanently close the top following the directions.
• Return the filled sharps container to: Tequesta Fire Rescue, 357 Tequesta Drive, during
regular business hours for proper disposal, and purchase another container at that site.
For further information contact Tequesta Fire Rescue at 744-4051.
Note: This Program is being provided for the private sector only. All professionals and
businesses are regulated under state and federal biohazard waste laws and may not participate.