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Council authorizes city manager to sign MOU to join county edible‑food recovery program
Summary
Council authorized the city manager to execute an MOU with Humboldt County Public Works to participate in a regional edible‑food recovery program; Blue Lake's prorated consultant share is $566.07 of a roughly $64,713 professional services agreement to design how the city could divert 20% of edible food by 2025.
Council authorized the city manager to execute a memorandum of understanding with Humboldt County Public Works to participate in a regional edible‑food recovery program and feasibility study. Staff said the county‑level consultant contract totals about $64,713 and, prorated by population, Blue Lake's share is $566.07. The consultant will evaluate local edible‑food sources and options to meet the county's 20% diversion goal for 2025.
Councilmember Napier moved to authorize the city manager to execute the MOU; the motion was seconded by Carrie Bayless and passed on a voice vote. During public comment a resident described previous local food‑recovery efforts (for example, PG&E deliveries to a local shelter) and encouraged participation.
Staff said the MOU is a first step to develop a plan for collection and distribution; implementation details and any operational costs would be addressed in follow‑up steps.
