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CITY COUNCIL <br />REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT <br />AGENDA ITEM 6C <br />Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator <br />October 9th, 2023 <br />Consideration of Resolution 23-107, Approving 2024 Anoka <br />County Recycling Grant Agreement <br />3/5 <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: <br /> MEETING DATE: <br /> TOPIC: <br />VOTE REQUIRED: <br />INTRODUCTION <br />The City of Lino Lakes receives Select Committee on Recycling and the <br />Environment (SCORE) funds each year from Anoka County. Cities using SCORE funds <br />allocated from Anoka County are required to enter into a cooperative agreement with the <br />county. <br />BACKGROUND <br />In 1989, the Governor’s Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment recommended <br />to the Legislature to adopt a comprehensive set of laws referred to as SCORE. This act <br />initiated a state funding source for recycling programs, waste reduction initiatives, <br />management of household hazardous waste, and problem materials. Locally, <br />Anoka County distributes these funds to cities for use on residential recycling programs. <br />These funds are available for specific program areas, such as drop-off events (Recycling <br />Saturday), promotional materials, the organics drop-off program, and labor and staffing. <br />Total SCORE grant funds available for 2024: $81,795.00 <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Approve Resolution No. 23-107, Approving Anoka County Contract No. C0010116, 2024 <br />Agreement for Residential Recycling Program. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1. Resolution No. 23-107 <br />2. Anoka County Contract # C0010116 – 2024 Agreement for Residential Recycling Program <br />___________________________________________________________________________________