07-26-2022 Resolution No. 11990RESOLUTION NO. 11990
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW SPECIAL REVENUE
FUNDS FOR THE CITY'S ORGANIZED HAULING PROGRAM, INCLUDING
RECYCLING, ORGANICS, AND SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has a Sustainability and Organized Hauling
Program, managed by a Sustainability Specialist, that includes organized trash hauling,
organic waste drop-off, and sustainability promotion; and
WHEREAS, management of these programs includes grants from Hennepin
County and other entities; and
WHEREAS, prior to the approval of organized hauling, the Recreation Services
general fund budget is where expenses were budgeted while the program was being
established; and
WHEREAS, for transparency and accurate tracking of revenue and expenditures,
staff recommends the establishment of a new fund; and
WHEREAS, this fund will separate this financial activity by sub-program and will
include the following business units: Sustainability (20041), Recycling (20042), and
Organics (20043); and
WHEREAS, Section 7.12 of the City Code requires Council approval by
resolution of the establishment of new funds in the City of Richfield budget; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the establishment of these funds in 2022 to
coincide with the assembly of the 2023 proposed budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council approves the
establishment of three new funds for the City’s Sustainability and Organized Hauling
Program, for transparent and accurate tracking of financial activity to operate these
programs.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 26th day of
July, 2022.
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kari Sinning, City Clerk