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STAFF REPORT <br /> DATE: 5/6/24 <br /> CONSENT <br /> <br />TO: City Council <br />FROM: Ashley Monterusso, City Planner <br />AGENDA ITEM: Washington County Recycling Grant <br />REVIEWED BY: Nicole Miller, City Administrator, <br /> Clarissa Hadler Finance Director <br /> <br />CORE STRATEGIES: <br /> <br />☒ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☐ Efficient, reliable, innovative services <br />☐ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☒ Balanced Finances now and future <br />☐ Managed Growth ☒ Resilient Infrastructure <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: <br />For several years, the City has been a participant in the Recycling Grant program offered by Washington <br />County. This program allows for reimbursement of costs related to encouraging residential recycling in <br />the City of Lake Elmo. <br /> <br />ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: <br />Should the city approve the Recycling Grant Agreement with Washington County? <br /> <br />PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: <br />Staff has identified projects including community outreach via the City’s website, newsletter and other <br />digital and physical communications to encourage recycling and inform residents of opportunities to reduce <br />their solid waste through recycling. The city will also use the grant to purchase reusable totes for residents <br />that include information about Washington County’s recycling programs to hand out at community events <br />such as National Night Out. The project plan has been accepted by Washington County and upon <br />completion of the tasks included the City will receive a grant of $30,412.00 for 2025. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT: <br />• Up to $30,412 will be received if all projects are completed within the scope <br /> <br />OPTIONS: <br />• Approve the Recycling Grant Agreement <br />• Deny the Recycling Grant Agreement <br />• Table for future discussion <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />If removed from the Consent Agenda, staff recommends the following motion: <br /> <br />“Motion to approve the 2025 Grant Agreement for Municipal Recycling Grant Distribution between the <br />City of Lake Elmo and Washington County.” <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />• Grant Agreement <br />• 2025 Recycling Work Plan