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recycling, which would be to focus on fiber (paper and cardboard), aluminum and steel/tin cans, glass, and plastic
<br />containers, tubs, bottles and lids that have a # 1 or #2 stamped on them.
<br />It is now more important than ever to focus on recycling education to avoid the 'wish -cycling' mentality.
<br />Wish -cycling is the thought (or hope) that by placing a material or product in the recycling cart, that somebody will
<br />find a way to recycle it. This is leading to excessive contamination. The recycling motto has now shifted to 'when in
<br />doubt, throw it out'. This is where our efforts should be focused. Staff recently met with ACE Solid Waste and it
<br />was agreed that we need to work together on properly educating the public so they are equipped with the
<br />knowledge to not only recycle but to recycle the correct items.
<br />Funding Request
<br />In addition to the base allocation ($55,390), there are four (4) broad funding categories where additional funds can
<br />be requested (Drop -Off, General Enhancement, Organics, and an Open -Grant option for general program
<br />expansion). At the October 23, 2018 meeting, the City Council authorized Staff to request an additional $2,700 for
<br />the Summer Recycling Event (Drop -Off), $12,800 for General Enhancement (covers parks recycling, event
<br />promotion, etc.), and $1,600 for the Organics program for a total funding request of $72,490 (base funding of
<br />$55,390 plus $17,100 for drop-off events, general enhancements, and organics). The General Enhancement funds
<br />were capped at $9,078, which reduced Ramsey's general enhancement allocation request from $12,800 to $9,078,
<br />and resulted in a total allocation (base funding plus the enhancement funding) to $68,768.
<br />Alternatives
<br />Alternative 1: Enter into the Residential Recycling Agreement for the base allocation of $55,390 plus an additional
<br />$13,378 for general program enhancements and continuation of the organics recycling drop-off program. The
<br />additional funds will assist the City with efforts to meet the 2019 tonnage goal established by Anoka County. Staff
<br />supports this alternative.
<br />Alternative 2: Do not enter into the Residential Recycling Agreement with the County. By not executing this
<br />agreement with the County, the City would not receive any SCORE funding for 2019 (a loss of $55,390). A portion
<br />of one of the City Planner positions is funded through this allocation (duties related to managing the recycling
<br />program) as are all recycling related activities, including the spring, summer, and fall recycling events. Staff does
<br />not support this option.
<br />Funding Source:
<br />Ramsey's recycling program and related staff time are funded with SCORE funds received from Anoka County
<br />annually and recorded under the Recycling Enterprise Fund.
<br />Recommendation:
<br />Staff recommends adopting Resolution # 18-258 authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to sign the Agreement
<br />for Residential Recycling Program with Anoka County, to receive the base SCORE funds for 2019 as well as an
<br />additional allocation of $13,378 for general program enhancements and the organics recycling drop-off program.
<br />Action:
<br />Motion to adopt Resolution # 18-25 8 authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to sign the Agreement for
<br />Residential Recycling Program with Anoka County, to receive the base SCORE funds for 2019 as well as an
<br />additional allocation of $13,378 for general program enhancements and the organics recycling drop-off program.
<br />Attachments
<br />Memo from Anoka County
<br />2019 Agreement for Residnetial Recycling Program
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