Executive summary: the city of green river will place up to 9 full-time vista members to serve in the following areas: 1. Provide assistance to the department of public works in researching markets…

Executive summary: the city of green river will place up to 9 full-time vista members to serve in the following areas: 1. Provide assistance to the department of public works in researching markets and identifying opportunities for increased recycling participation in order to reduce overall operational costs within the solid waste division. The city is currently transitioning from a waste landfilling organization to a waste exporting organization, and identifying alternative means for disposal will assist in controlling disposal costs. The vista will assist in developing alternatives to current processes and recommending strategies for implementation at the city's new transfer station. The vista will also design educational outreach materials to increase public awareness of cost-saving opportunities. 2. At least one (1) vista member is requested for the solid waste recycling sustainability and educational outreach project. 3. IT is expected that this project will take 24-36 months to complete. 4. The mission of the city of green river department of public works is to provide and maintain the infrastructure to support our vibrant city and to encourage economic development. The solid waste division of public works is tasked with the collection and disposal of solid waste generated within our beautiful city in an environmentally and fiscally responsible manner. The city began actively managing solid waste in the 1970's, and the solid waste division continues to evolve as technologies and environmental regulations change. The city began recycling in the 1980's, and will close its landfill in 2017. All residents of the city of green river, as well as visitors and tourists, benefit from the collection, recycling, and disposal programs offered by the solid waste division. 1. Provide assistance to the city administrator, as well as city department heads, with the development of new municipal funding proposals; to monitor and report on current grant projects underway; and to enhance social media and traditional media initiatives to engage more individuals in critical issues facing their community. The vista member will learn valuable new skills in grant writing and project development and organization. All of the projects for which the city seeks grant funding are integral to the health and safety of the community or directly impact the quality of life for all citizens of green river. 2. At least onee (1) vista member is requested to assist the administration department in the areas of grant and social media outreach. 3. IT is expected that the project will take 24-36 months to complete. 4. Because the requesting organization is a municipality rather than a non-profit, IT does not have a mission statement. However the city's comprehensive plan identifies its vision as follows. 'our vision for green river is an attractive, well planned city with an active downtown and riverfront, and a vibrant economy, culture and tourism industry.' green river was formed as a union pacific railroad town in 1868 as part of america's great westward expansion. In the 1970's the community tripled in size due to a boom in mineral extraction, primarily trona. The community is still rooted in its identity as an industrial community where people work hard on the railroad or in the mines. Generally people here enjoy high standards of living but the recent economic downturn in wyoming has made life more difficult for green river's most vulnerable populations. As a municipality, projects undertaken are designed to benefit all citizens of the community, specifically in regard to water quality, sewer service, road infrastructure, and public amenities. This summer the city will also be redesigning several street curb systems to better meet the needs of our disabled citizens. 1. Assist the community development department's URA/main street agency by developing an extensive, detailed building and business inventory within o