HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-136 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-136
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING 2007 RECYCLING RATE
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is a member of the Hennepin Recycling Group
(HRG), which is a joint powers group organized pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59 (1987); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the joint powers agreement is to create an organization by which
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 in compliance with the
Minnesota Waste Management Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 115A (1987); 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, the HRG invoices the City of Brooklyn Center for the cost of recycling
serviced based on a per household rate; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center must establish rates to fund the City's curbside
recycling program and the cost for projected reimbursement of recycling charges from the HRG along
with other program operating charges; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Center Ordinance No. 89-11 authorizes the City to establish rates
for recycling services; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City of Brooklyn Center
that the per household monthly recycling rate of $2.45 shall remain the same for the 2007 calendar year.
November 27. 2006
Date
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ATTEST: 7+d~
City Clerk
Mayor
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, Kay Lasman, and Diane Niesen;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.