19-066RESOLUTION 19 -066
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING 2019 HENNEPIN COUNTY
RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood supports the application and the purpose of the county's
residential recycling grant to provide funding to cities to increase recycling and help reach the
2030 recycling goal established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood is committed to the recycling grant requirements which
include the following:
1) Collect a basic list of recyclable materials as specified by the county
2) Use county terminology and images when describing recycling guidelines
3) Provide recycling information on the city's website (collection schedule, yes /no list, etc.)
4) Mail a recycling guide to residents each year
5) Support the county's outreach efforts by completing two educational activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood understands the 2019 funding policy which allocates 60
percent to recycling and 40 percent to organics is a change from the 2018 funding which allowed
for a 70/30 percentage of recycling to organics, respectively. The city continues to be committed
to exploring additional organic opportunities for the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Shorewood, Minnesota
hereby accepts the 2019 Residential Recycling Grant in the amount of $15,895 issued by the
Hennepin County Environment & Energy Department.
Passed and Adopted by the City Council on this 8th day of July 2019.
CITY OF SHORE OOD
By: Sc t erby
Mayor
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ATTEST: T�ML�,-
By: Sandie T ,one
City Clerk