87-7382R52
RESOLUTION N0. 7382
EXECUTION OF RECYCLING CONTRACT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF RECYCLING EXPENSES
WHEREAS, the city is required by law to achieve a 16%
recycling goal by 1991, and
WHEREAS, the city provides curbside collection of
recyclables and has extended the contract for such services
through October 8, 1988 and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County Funding Policy reimburses
municipalities for recycling expenses based on the percentage of
solid waste recycled, and
WHEREAS, Richfield anticipates recycling between 8%-10% of
its solid waste stream, qualifying the city for 60% reimbursement
of recycling expenses. 60% reimbursement translates into
X69,960.48 out of the total X116,600.80 that will be expended for
recycling in 1988.
BE IT RESOLVED, THEREFORE by this Richfield City Council
that the Council approve Hennepin County Contract Number 80083
and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the contract
with Hennepin County for the 1988 recycling program.
Passed by the City Council of the City of ~~ield this
28th day of December, 1987. ,~ ,
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ATTEST:
homas P. Ferber