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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #25-202 RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ANOKA COUNTY TO RECEIVE 2026 SCORE FUNDS WHEREAS, Anoka County annually receives funding from the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 115A.557. This funding is provided by the Select Committee m Recycling and the Environment (SCORE); and WHEREAS, for calendar year 2026, Anoka County will distribute the SCORE funds amongst municipalities using the following formula: a base allocation of $10,000 plus $5.00 per household; and WHEREAS, in addition to base funding, the City of Ramsey is also eligible for additional targeted program funds to focus on activities such as monthly/quarterly drop-off events, general program enhancements, and organics recycling; and WHEREAS, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners annually sets recycling goals for municipalities to achieve and the 2026 goals are based on 225 pounds perperson for single-family households (up to four [4] units) and 150 pounds per person for multi- unit households (five [5] or more units); and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey's recycling goal for 2026 is 3,143 tons; and 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, 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, various recycling 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.