After failing to receive the necessary five votes of approval from the council, city staff is bringing back a proposal to purchase up to $500,000 worth of refuse and recycling bins.
In a 4-2 vote, the council approved the emergency purchase of 800 bins earlier this month. But under the municipal code, at least five affirmative votes are required in order for the funding item to be in effect.
It is estimated that 50 bins will be needed this month and 250 every month from March until May.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 26, 2008. Read the original PDF.