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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #26-236 RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ANOKA COUNTY TO RECEIVE 2027 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 cn Recycling and the Environment (SCORE); and WHEREAS, for calendar year 2027, 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 2027 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 2027 is 3,173 tons; and WHEREAS, Anoka County wishes to assist municipalities in meeting the recycling goals established by Anoka County 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.