HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-236 CCRMember Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
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 City Council by Resolution 94 -213 has established a rate of $2.25
per month per household for recycling services beginning January 1, 1995; and
WHEREAS, HRG has amended its rate for 1995 to $2.15 per month per
household for recycling services beginning January 1, 1995; 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 amended rates established by the HRG for recycling
services are hereby approved.
November 14, 1994
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEST:
RESOLUTION AMENDING 1995 RECYCLING RATES
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -236
Deputy Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kristen Mann and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Todd Paulson, Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, and Kristen Mann;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.