HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-209 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 98-209
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1999 RECYCLING RATES
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is a member of the Hennepin Recycling
Group (HRG), which is a joint powers group formed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, 1987, Section
471.59; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the joint powers agreement was to create an organization
by which the member cities may jointly and cooperatively provide for the efficient and economical
collection, recycling, and disposal of solid waste within and without their respective corporate
boundaries, all in compliance with Minnesota Waste Management Act, Minnesota Statutes, 1987,
Chapter 115A; and
WHEREAS, the HRG has established a curbside recycling program for its member
cities to meet the requirements of Hennepin County Ordinance No. 13, Solid Waste Source
Separation for Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Center Ordinance No. 89-11 authorizes the City to establish
rates for recycling services; and
WHEREAS, the HRG has established a rate of $2.15 per month per household for
recycling services beginning January 1, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the rates for recycling services established by the HRG reflect the
amount needed to fund the City's curbside recycling program after the projected reimbursement of
recycling program costs from Hennepin County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the above described rates established by the HRG for recycling
services are hereby approved.
November 23. 1.2AR
Date 71 Mafor
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Robert Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.