Submitted by: Sean Corcoran
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Agenda Section: Discussion
Item Title:
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Municipal Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to ban gas-powered leaf blowers (GPLBs) as follows:
? Effective July 1, 2022 - The use of gas-powered leaf blowers by the City will cease entirely, including City staff and City contracts. Also, this date will be the start of the 75 percent rebate window for the trade-in of GPLBs towards the purchase of an electric leaf blower.
? Effective July 1, 2023 - The 75 percent rebate window will end, and the 50 percent rebate window will begin for GPLB trade-ins.
? Effective January 1, 2024 - The 50 percent rebate window will end, and the 25 percent rebate window will begin for GPLB trade-ins.
? Effective July 1, 2024 - the use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be prohibited permanently, and the 25 percent rebate window will end for GPLB trade-ins.
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Summary Background:
See "Recommendation to Address Noise and other Impacts from GPLBs in Hyattsville" attachment for additional background information.
Budget appropriation for this motion will be addressed separately and included in the upcoming budget discussions.
Estimated budget amounts for future Council consideration are itemized by Fiscal Year (FY) below:
? FY22: $12,000.00
o Replace City GPLBs: $7,000.00
o Communications and Outreach: $5,000.00
? FY23: $40,600.00
o GPLB Rebate: $40,600.00
o Contracted Services to Manage GPLB Rebate: Amount TBD
? FY24: $10,000.00
o GPLB Rebate: $10,000.00
? Total anticipated budget request: $62,600.00
Staff Resources Required to Implement:
? Communications support will be needed to ensure a smooth rollout including advance notice and
communications.
? Department of Public Works (DPW) support is needed to replace existing City GPLBs and transition City contracts to bar GPLB use.
? Ongoing Code enforcement supp...
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