then : we suspect that this memo was fabricated by recycle berkeley to divert attention from the fact that recycle berkeley is facing eviction from the city for nonpayment of rent , is under investigation for an illegal slush fund whereby taxpayer money is funnelled to allied political candidates , is unable to meet its contractual obligations to the city , and is suffering from high turnover , low morale , and staff conflict , as evidenced by the ugly disruption at the california recycling association awards banquet on october 17 .