Form revised March 16, 2004

FISCAL NOTE FOR NON-CAPITAL PROJECTS

Department:	Contact Person/Phone:	DOF Analyst/Phone:
Executive Administration	Brenda Bauer/4-4525	Tyler Running Deer/4-8075

Legislation Title:

AN ORDINANCE related to The City of Seattle’s purchasing programs and procurement of reusable products, recycled content products and recyclable products; amending definitions, clarifying that the City may adopt standards promulgated by Federal and State Agencies; clarifying roles and responsibilities, and amending reporting requirements; amending Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 3.04 in connection therewith; and recodifying SMC Ch. 3.04 Subchapter II Purchases and Subchapter III Recycled Content Product Procurement Program as SMC Ch. 20.60.

· Summary of the Legislation:

The proposed Council Bill relates to the City’s “Buy Recycled” legislation, amending many sections of the Seattle Municipal Code so that our recycled products standards are consistent with current technology and practices. The legislation also recodifies the City’s purchasing legislation from SMC Title 3 to SMC Title 20, “Public Works, Improvements and Purchasing,” so that it is easier for City employees and citizens to find.

· Background: (Include brief description of the purpose and context of legislation and include record of previous legislation and funding history, if applicable):

The City’s current ordinances related to the procurement of environmentally-friendly goods date were enacted in 1992. Since then, the market and product standards have changed substantially. The proposed legislation updates these ordinances to better tie procurement practices to the City’s Environmental Management Program and Sustainable Purchase Policy, and to standards set by State and Federal Agencies. The attached briefing paper provides additional background and context for this legislation.

· Please check one of the following:

_X_ This legislation does not have any financial implications.

Please list attachments to the fiscal note below:

Attachment A to Fiscal Note: Purchasing & Contracting Best Practices Initiative