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Editor's Note: Former § 5.04.005, Definitions, was repealed by Ord. 14-1331. Chapter 5.04 was formerly titled "One Percent for Recycling Program" and was renamed by Ord. 02-937A and formerly titled "Recycling Business Assistance Program" and renamed by Ord. 17-1415.
[Ord. 88-250, § 1; Ord. 02-937A, § 1 & 4; Ord. 02-974, § 1; Ord. 17-1415]
The Investment and Innovative Program is established to invest public resources to create, expand, preserve, and diversify efforts that advance waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and energy recovery consistent with Metro's Regional Waste Plan and Metro's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
[Ord. 88-250, § 1; Ord. 02-937A, § 1 & 5; Ord. 02-974, § 1; Ord. 17-1415]
As part of Metro's annual budget process, the Chief Operating Officer may propose a budget for the Investment and Innovation Program to the Council for approval.
[Ord. 17-1415]
(a) 
The Chief Operating Officer will adopt program guidelines that address at least the following:
(1) 
A public process for proposal applications;
(2) 
A description of the criteria used to evaluate proposals;
(3) 
A process for the review and approval or denial of proposals; and
(4) 
A process to inform the Council of program funding decisions.
(b) 
Before adoption or amending, the Chief Operating Officer must bring the program guidelines to the Council for review and comment.
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Editor's Note: Former § 5.04.030, Application Process, Criteria, and Approval of Loans and Grants, was repealed by Ord. 17-1415.
[Ord. 17-1415]
If the Council approves a budget under Metro Code Section 5.04.020, the Chief Operating Officer will provide a report to the Council that includes (1) information regarding the projects and persons that received funding; (2) the amount of funds dispersed; and (3) the history and current status of all projects.
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Editor's Note: Former § 5.04.040, Recycling Advisory Committee, was repealed by Ord. 00-860A.