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District discusses phased plan for compost/organic‑waste site at MotoPark; approvals and costs still pending
Summary
Board discussed a two‑phase proposal to use MotoPark for organics/storm‑debris processing; staff outlined a first phase for city and county drop‑off and estimated site development costs but noted that parcel transfers, park management and grant matches remain unresolved.
District staff and board members discussed a proposed two‑phase plan to develop an organics and storm‑debris site at MotoPark but took no formal action.
Under the recommended first phase, the site would accept city and county government drop‑off of yard waste and storm debris and would require site development at MotoPark, including a worker and acquisition of a mulcher/grinder. Staff said the initial site work would cost either “about 100 or 275,000,” as stated in the transcript; the figure was not clarified during the meeting. Staff said grants and matching funds would be explored and that city and county approval would be required because the city currently owns MotoPark and parks manages it.
Staff said they were consulting with Marco, the district attorney, about whether the parcel should be transferred to the Solid Waste District for operations. Board members noted a potential alternative: the county fairgrounds has previously been used for storm‑debris drop‑off and could remain an option if cost‑effective.
No vote was taken. Staff will continue conversations with city and county officials, pursue grant options and return to the board with more detailed cost estimates and proposed ownership/management structures.
