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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 07
Chapter 07.06
Section 07.06.221
 

Title 07 Finance

Chapter 07.06 Procurement of Goods, Services and Works

Article II. Public Bidding and Other Provisions

Section 07.06.221 Use of Composted Materials in City Projects
  1. Before issuance of a solicitation for bids or proposals, the City shall consider whether the use of composted material is practicable and feasible in the project. At minimum, the City shall consider whether the use of composted material, as defined by RCW 70A.205.015(3), may be utilized in the following:
    1. Landscaping projects and City-maintained areas;
    2. Construction and post-construction soil amendments;
    3. Applications to prevent erosion, filter stormwater runoff, promote vegetation growth, or improve the stability and longevity of roadways; and
    4. Low-impact development and green infrastructure to filter pollutants and keep water on-site, or both.
  1. The City shall prioritize purchasing compost products from companies that satisfy the following:
  1. Produce compost products locally;
  2. Are certified by a nationally recognized organization such as the US Composting Council;
  3. Produce compost products that are derived from municipal solid waste compost programs; and
  4. Meet quality standards adopted by the Washington State Department of Transportation or adopted by rule by the Washington State Department of Ecology.
  1. The City is not required to use composted products if:
    1. Compost products are not available within a reasonable period of time or distance from the project;
    2. Compost products that are available do not comply with existing purchasing standards;
    3. Compost products that are available do not comply with federal or state health, quality, and safety standards; or
    4. Compost purchase prices are not reasonable or are not competitive.
  1. The City shall develop and implement strategies to inform residents about the value of compost and how the City uses compost in its operations.
  1. Pursuant to RCW 43.19A.150, the City shall report to the Department of Ecology the City’s previous year’s compost procurement activities.

Date Passed: Monday, October 7, 2024

Effective Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024

ORD C36581 Section 1