5.g Approve 2019 Recycling Grant Agreement with Washington County
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: May 21, 2019
To: City Council
From: Brenda Eklund, Deputy Clerk
Re: 2019 Municipal Recycling Grant Agreement with Washington County
Background: Washington County desires to encourage and support residential recycling to
reduce the County’s reliance on solid waste disposal facilities. The County has budgeted funds
to be used to further develop recycling projects in the County. Scandia has been entering into a
contract for these grant funds since 1994. The grant funds are to be used towards recycling
program expenses such as recycling projects and public education related to recycling.
Issue: Should the City enter into an agreement with Washington County for distribution of
municipal recycling grant funds in 2019?
Proposal Details: The agreement provides for the County paying the city up to $7,980.00 which
is to be used for municipal recycling program expenses in 2019. Payment will be made within
60 days of executing the agreement. Staff worked in collaboration with County staff to develop
a two-year project work plan, which includes providing recycling information in the city
newsletters and website, to provide recycling collection at the annual Vinterfest event,
continue the Composter’s Registry and to promote Heavy Metal Clean -up Week with SRC.
Annual reports will be used as a measure of progress towards meeting components of the
recycling work plan activities.
Fiscal Impact: Revenue to the General Fund in the amount of $7,980.00 in 2019.
Options:
1) Approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the city.
2) Make changes to the agreement.
3) Do not approve the agreement.
Recommendation: Option 1