Resolution - #13-02-029 - 02/12/2013

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Mayor Strommen introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #13-02-029 RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ANOKA COUNTY TO RECEIVE 2013 SCORE FUNDS WHEREAS, Anoka County annually receives funding from the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board and the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 115A.557. This funding is provided by the Select Committee On Recycling and the Environment (SCORE). WHEREAS, in 2013, Anoka County will distribute the SCORE funds amongst municipalities using the following formula: a base allocation of $10,000 plus $5.00 per household. WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey’s allocation of base SCORE funds for 2013 would be $50,505.00. WHEREAS , the City of Ramsey is eligible for up to an additional targeted program funds to focus on activities such as monthly drop-off events (up to $15,000.00), municipal parks recycling (up to $6,000.00), and community event recycling (up to $6,000.00). WHEREAS, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners annually sets recycling goals for municipalities to achieve; and WHEREAS , the City of Ramsey’s recycling goal for 2013 is 2,205 tons. WHEREAS, Anoka County wishes to assist municipalities in meeting the recycling goals established by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners by providing SCORE funds to municipalities for solid waste recycling programs; and WHEREAS, the SCORE funding can be and previously has been used to implement various components of the City’s recycling program including: recycling and waste reduction education and awareness activities, notifying new residents of Ramsey’s recycling program, spring and fall recycle day events, and to fund the recycling coordinator position; and WHEREAS, in order to receive SCORE funds, the City of Ramsey must enter into a Residential Recycling Program Agreement with Anoka County. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: