HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-158 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-158
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2005 RECYCLING RATES
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 j ointly 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, Brooklyn Center Ordinance No. 89-11 authorizes the City to establish rates
for recycling services; and
WHEREAS, the HRG has established a rate of $2.35 per month per household for recycling
services on or after January 1, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the rates for recycling services established by the HRG reflect the amount
necessary to fund the City's curbside recycling program after projected reimbursement of recycling program
costs from Hennepin County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center
that the recycling rates identified above as established by the HRG are hereby approved and shall be effective
for all billings issued on or after January 1, 2005.
November 8. 2004 y
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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, Kay Tasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.