Climate grants and food waste expansion move forward
Takoma ParkMar 2, 20261 min read
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The $200,000 Green Homes and Business Grant is open through April 26, while new multifamily food-waste bins are being installed and outreach sessions are scheduled through April 4.
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What this means
Residents, businesses, and multifamily properties can participate in several climate-related programs this spring. The committee is promoting the Green Homes and Business Grant, supporting food-waste bin rollouts, and preparing outreach on extreme heat, flooding, pollinators, and public transportation. Staff are also moving ahead with a vendor-selection process for electric-vehicle chargers at the Library and preparing a separate process for chargers at the Community Center.
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Approved the February meeting minutes.
Provided a signed letter of support for the Urban Trees Grant.
Assigned committee members to discuss possible sustainable procurement policy updates, including climate-plan consistency, interdepartmental coordination, state purchasing standards, and lifecycle cost assessments.
Planned follow-up questions for city staff about sustainable finance and banking options.
Supported promotion of the Green Homes and Business Grant, which has $200,000 available and accepts applications through April 26.
Continued installation and outreach for multifamily food-waste bins, including locations near the community center, Leland, the Kennebec/Houston neighborhood, and the Takoma Park Recreation Center.
Noted that staff are moving forward with a request for proposals for Library electric-vehicle chargers and preparing a separate request for proposals for new public chargers at the Community Center.
Supported outreach for upcoming flood-study, Healthy Homes Fair, Earth Day, and other environmental education events.
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