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Home My WebLink About010523 FW_ Compost Procurement _ Drug Area Ordinances _ Surplus City Property ________________________________ From: MRSC Weekly Insights Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2023 11:04:45 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Heidi Eisenhour Subject: Compost Procurement | Drug Area Ordinances | Surplus City Property ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ Helping local governments stay informed MRSC Weekly Insights Helping local governments in Washington State stay informed View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/mrsc/weekly-insights-2023-01-05?e=b45c483d9e> January 5, 2023 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=d711899cf9&e=b45c483d9e> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=04d9578001&e=b45c483d9e> The Breakdown of Compost Product Purchasing <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=9ad9306062&e=b45c483d9e> January 4, 2023 by Josh Klika <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a6372b60ed&e=b45c483d9e> Any agency required to adopt a Compost Procurement Ordinance must also use compost for four specified types of projects and will need to report annually to the state on compost-related purchases. These agencies have some options in terms of where and how to purchase the product. Read more <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=f11194dc5f&e=b4 5c483d9e> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=3a7138fc75&e=b45c483d9e> Public Safety Tools — Is a Stay Out of Drug Area Ordinance the Right Tool for You? <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=d5d73b8e4a&e=b45c483d9e> January 3, 2023 by Steve Gross <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=5053dbc3d8&e=b45c483d9e> A Stay Out of Drug Area (SODA) ordinance is one way a local government can restrict the sales or use of illegal drugs in public places. However, SODA ordinances must be well-designed to avoid legal scrutiny and to ensure they do not disproportionally affect certain populations. 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