84-6878R12
RESOLUTION N0. 6878
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECYCLING PROGRAM FUNDING REQUEST
FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY
and
WHEREAS, recycling solid wastes conserves our natural resources and energy,
WHEREAS, recycling reduces the need for landfills, and
WHEREAS, a recycling program using volunteers from the city's civic and
service groups can provide a significant income for the groups, and
WHEREAS, the planning and implementation of any recycling effort are best
left to a local jurisdiction, and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County has jurisdiction of landfill siting and
management, and
and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County encourages cities to implement recycling programs,
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Legislature is considering legislation to
require recycling programs, and
WHEREAS, money is needed for administration, promotion and equipment to
initiate the project,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT .RESOLVED by the City of Richfield as follows:
1. A recycling program be implemented.
2. The recycling program be undertaken in cooperation with. volunteers
from Richfield's civic and service groups.
3. Promotion and administrative costs of an estimated $10,000 be provided
by Community Development Block Grant Funds and equipment costs of
$20,000 be requested from Hennepin County.
Passed by the city council of the C
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