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Board approves $25,000-a-year contract to clear city compost yard
Summary
The Madison Board of Public Works and Safety approved a contract with Grama to remove compost material at least twice a year for $25,000 annually, with a five-year renewal option and no extra charge in high-volume years.
The Madison City Board of Public Works and Safety on June 2 approved a contract with Grama to remove and process material from the city compost yard for $25,000 a year.
Chris Hale, director of facilities, streets and solid waste, said the contract will ensure the compost yard is cleared a minimum of twice a year and “gives us the renewal option for the next 5 years after this year.”
Hale told the board the city collects a large volume of organic material through curbside pickup and public-space cleanups, including limbs, leaves, grass clippings and recent flood debris. He said the per-year price is not tied to volume: “So if we have a flood year where there's more, it won't cost us extra.” He added the removed material will be made into compost for gardens and farm fields.
A board member moved to accept the contract; it was seconded and approved by voice vote. The motion recorded that the city would contract services with Grama to increase compost removal frequency to twice yearly at the stated annual price.
Board members asked whether repeat removals would trigger extra charges; Hale replied twice yearly was sufficient and that the contract locks in cost control for the next five years.
The contract was presented during the new-business portion of the board meeting and drew no public opposition at the time of the vote.
Next steps include execution of the service agreement and staff oversight of removals under the terms approved by the board.
