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Reuse Assistance Grant Progress Report

City of Arcata Reuse Assistance Grant Project
(Part 2: November 1, 2001 to May 1, 2002)

 

Project Description

The City of Arcata spurred the salvage and reuse of building materials generated from construction, demolition and deconstruction projects with the expansion of an existing reuse facility, and through aggressive education outreach. Expanded the nonprofit Arcata Community Recycling Center's Reusables Depot facility space to enable it to accept and market recovered building materials beyond its original capability. Developed programming to educate building contractors on the availability of the Reusable Depot as an alternative to disposal of building materials. Marketing efforts also focused on establishing the Reusables Depot as a source of affordable building materials for Arcata residents and surrounding Humboldt County.

The steps required to accomplish their project are as follows:

Task 1: Develop Agreement with Contractor. (5/1/01 to 5/31/01)
A contract for services and other activities as outlined in the Reuse Assistance Grant was developed, and entered into, by and between the City of Arcata and the Arcata Community Recycling Center (ACRC). The contract references the approved task list as the basis for the contractor's contractual obligations to the City. Task 1 is 100 percent complete.

Task 2: Permitting and Approval Process for Building. (6/1/01 to 6/30/01)
On July 24, 2001 the Arcata Community Recycling Center entered into an Agreement with Danco Builders to construct a 35-foot addition to ACRC's existing Reusables Depot operations. Preliminary designs were drafted for presentation to the City's Design Review Committee.

On August 28, 2001, the contractor was notified that the Application for the Warehouse Addition was complete and would be reviewed by the City of Arcata Design Review Committee at their September 5, 2001 meeting.

On September 5, 2001, the City of Arcata Design Review Committee approved preliminary design work for the Warehouse Addition. The City of Arcata requires commercial property owners to expend a minimal percentage of project costs towards meeting ADA requirements. ACRC occupies an older building and this project requires the contractor to upgrade facilities to meet this requirement.

The contractor has completed soil testing on site. The property was found to have a clay base suitable for the structure. The ACRC is located at a former Standard Oil Bulking Facility as a soils report will be required prior to issuance of Building Permits. Monitoring Wells are on site and test readings were taken September 11, 2001.

On March 22, 2002 Engineered Design Drawings were submitted by ACRC to the City of Arcata Building Department for final review. On April 3, 2002 the City of Arcata Building Department requested minor modifications to the submitted plans. The modifications included additional paving for parking areas added as a result of ADA. Specifically, the Arcata Community Recycling Center must pave an additional 25-foot section of drive to allow backing of vehicles on a paved surface. On April 17, 2002 a building permit was issued for construction of a warehouse addition at ACRC. Task 2 is 100 percent complete.

Task 3: Building Expansion/Warehouse Addition. (7/1/01 to 9/1/01)
Task 3.0.1.1. Design and Engineering. As stated in Task 2, the City's Design Review Committee approved preliminary building designs. This approval allowed the contractor to begin final Design and Engineering of the facility expansion.

On March 22, 2002 Engineered Design Drawings were submitted by ACRC to the City of Arcata Building Department for final review. On April 3, 2002 the City of Arcata Building Department requested minor modifications to the submitted plans. Engineered Design Drawings were approved on April 9, 2002. Task 3 is 20 percent complete.

Task 4: Design and Print Building Material Reuse and Recycling Resource Guide and Other Promotional Brochures. (7/1/01 to 7/10/01)
No activity has occurred on Tasks 4 through 15 to date. ACRC's proposal assumed the addition of one full-time position to oversee the recovery and marketing of salvaged building materials. The contractor intends to fill this position approximately 30 days prior to occupancy of the new structure. The envisioned timeline allowed the contractor to coincide interaction with the construction industry and their ability to accept materials. Tasks 4 through 15 are programmatic and will be scheduled to coincide with facility completion.

Task 4.1: Print Resource Guide and Other Brochures. (7/10/01 to 7/15/01)
No activity has occurred on Tasks 4 through 15 to date. ACRC's proposal assumed the addition of one full-time position to oversee the recovery and marketing of salvaged building materials. The contractor intends to fill this position approximately 30 days prior to occupancy of the new structure. The envisioned timeline allowed the contractor to coincide interaction with the construction industry and their ability to accept materials. Tasks 4 through 15 are programmatic and will be scheduled to coincide with facility completion.

Task 4.2: Distribute Guide to Area Contractors Through Permit Process. (9/1/01 to ongoing)
No activity has occurred on Tasks 4 through 15 to date. ACRC's proposal assumed the addition of one full-time position to oversee the recovery and marketing of salvaged building materials. The contractor intends to fill this position approximately 30 days prior to occupancy of the new structure. The envisioned timeline allowed the contractor to coincide interaction with the construction industry and their ability to accept materials. Tasks 4 through 15 are programmatic and will be scheduled to coincide with facility completion.

Task 4.3: Develop Database for Direct Mail to Contractors. (7/1/01 to 7/31/01)
No activity has occurred on Tasks 4 through 15 to date. ACRC's proposal assumed the addition of one full-time position to oversee the recovery and marketing of salvaged building materials. The contractor intends to fill this position approximately 30 days prior to occupancy of the new structure. The envisioned timeline allowed the contractor to coincide interaction with the construction industry and their ability to accept materials. Tasks 4 through 15 are programmatic and will be scheduled to coincide with facility completion.

Task 5: Erect Building. (9/1/01 to 9/30/01)
No activity has occurred on Tasks 4 through 15 to date. ACRC's proposal assumed the addition of one full-time position to oversee the recovery and marketing of salvaged building materials. The contractor intends to fill this position approximately 30 days prior to occupancy of the new structure. The envisioned timeline allowed the contractor to coincide interaction with the construction industry and their ability to accept materials. Tasks 4 through 15 are programmatic and will be scheduled to coincide with facility completion.

Task 6: Add Staff for Management of Building Materials Program. (9/1/01 to 9/30/01)
No activity has occurred on Tasks 4 through 15 to date. ACRC's proposal assumed the addition of one full-time position to oversee the recovery and marketing of salvaged building materials. The contractor intends to fill this position approximately 30 days prior to occupancy of the new structure. The envisioned timeline allowed the contractor to coincide interaction with the construction industry and their ability to accept materials. Tasks 4 through 15 are programmatic and will be scheduled to coincide with facility completion.

Task 7: Construct Shelving/Storage. (10/1/01 to 10/15/01)
No activity has occurred on Tasks 4 through 15 to date. ACRC's proposal assumed the addition of one full-time position to oversee the recovery and marketing of salvaged building materials. The contractor intends to fill this position approximately 30 days prior to occupancy of the new structure. The envisioned timeline allowed the contractor to coincide interaction with the construction industry and their ability to accept materials. Tasks 4 through 15 are programmatic and will be scheduled to coincide with facility completion.

Task 8: Expanded Facility Open House/Grand Opening. (11/16/01)
No activity has occurred on Tasks 4 through 15 to date. ACRC's proposal assumed the addition of one full-time position to oversee the recovery and marketing of salvaged building materials. The contractor intends to fill this position approximately 30 days prior to occupancy of the new structure. The envisioned timeline allowed the contractor to coincide interaction with the construction industry and their ability to accept materials. Tasks 4 through 15 are programmatic and will be scheduled to coincide with facility completion.

Task 9: Distribute Promotional Brochure to Building Contractors Through Direct Mail. (10/24/01 to 11/1/01)
No activity has occurred on Tasks 4 through 15 to date. ACRC's proposal assumed the addition of one full-time position to oversee the recovery and marketing of salvaged building materials. The contractor intends to fill this position approximately 30 days prior to occupancy of the new structure. The envisioned timeline allowed the contractor to coincide interaction with the construction industry and their ability to accept materials. Tasks 4 through 15 are programmatic and will be scheduled to coincide with facility completion.

Task 10: Publish Newspaper and Related Articles. (11/1/01 to 11/9/01)
No activity has occurred on Tasks 4 through 15 to date. ACRC's proposal assumed the addition of one full-time position to oversee the recovery and marketing of salvaged building materials. The contractor intends to fill this position approximately 30 days prior to occupancy of the new structure. The envisioned timeline allowed the contractor to coincide interaction with the construction industry and their ability to accept materials. Tasks 4 through 15 are programmatic and will be scheduled to coincide with facility completion.

Task 11: Begin Direct Contact to Building Contractors. (11/19/01 to ongoing)
No activity has occurred on Tasks 4 through 15 to date. ACRC's proposal assumed the addition of one full-time position to oversee the recovery and marketing of salvaged building materials. The contractor intends to fill this position approximately 30 days prior to occupancy of the new structure. The envisioned timeline allowed the contractor to coincide interaction with the construction industry and their ability to accept materials. Tasks 4 through 15 are programmatic and will be scheduled to coincide with facility completion.

Task 12: Activities Report Due to City for 2001. (1/31/02)
No activity has occurred on Tasks 4 through 15 to date. ACRC's proposal assumed the addition of one full-time position to oversee the recovery and marketing of salvaged building materials. The contractor intends to fill this position approximately 30 days prior to occupancy of the new structure. The envisioned timeline allowed the contractor to coincide interaction with the construction industry and their ability to accept materials. Tasks 4 through 15 are programmatic and will be scheduled to coincide with facility completion.

Task 13: Quarterly Reports Due to City. (4/30/02, 7/31/02, 10/31/02, 1/31/03)
No activity has occurred on Tasks 4 through 15 to date. ACRC's proposal assumed the addition of one full-time position to oversee the recovery and marketing of salvaged building materials. The contractor intends to fill this position approximately 30 days prior to occupancy of the new structure. The envisioned timeline allowed the contractor to coincide interaction with the construction industry and their ability to accept materials. Tasks 4 through 15 are programmatic and will be scheduled to coincide with facility completion.

Task 14: Final Report Due to City. (4/30/03)
No activity has occurred on Tasks 4 through 15 to date. ACRC's proposal assumed the addition of one full-time position to oversee the recovery and marketing of salvaged building materials. The contractor intends to fill this position approximately 30 days prior to occupancy of the new structure. The envisioned timeline allowed the contractor to coincide interaction with the construction industry and their ability to accept materials. Tasks 4 through 15 are programmatic and will be scheduled to coincide with facility completion.

Task 15: Final Report due to CIWMB. (5/31/03)
No activity has occurred on Tasks 4 through 15 to date. ACRC's proposal assumed the addition of one full-time position to oversee the recovery and marketing of salvaged building materials. The contractor intends to fill this position approximately 30 days prior to occupancy of the new structure. The envisioned timeline allowed the contractor to coincide interaction with the construction industry and their ability to accept materials. Tasks 4 through 15 are programmatic and will be scheduled to coincide with facility completion.

*Permission was obtained from grant recipient to publish project profile.

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