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Agency updates: RRA seeks county support for reuse center; committee advances ARPA solar block and discusses zero-waste pilots
Summary
Director Ryder briefed the committee on the Resource Recovery Agency's request for county assistance to help secure property and equipment for a proposed reuse/innovation center (the 'RICK'), progress on solar mapping and climate-smart projects, and zero-waste pilot plans. The committee passed a block of ARPA intermunicipal solar grants 25–32.
Ulster County's Resource Recovery Agency (RRA) and county staff provided several operational updates and requests during the Feb. 4 Energy, Environment and Sustainability Committee meeting.
Director Ryder said the agency has identified property options for a reuse/innovation center (referred to as the 'RICK') and that the RRA board authorized moving forward on a letter of intent for a purchase. The agency indicated the property is composed of two inseparable parcels and described an ask for county partnership funds in the $1 million to $1.5 million range to help secure property and equipment; Ryder said the agency will pursue options…
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