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ACTION REQUESTED <br />Consent <br />Special <br />Public Hearing <br />Report <br />Discussion/Action <br />Resolution <br />Work session <br />x <br />x <br />LAUDE <br />1 <br />ALE COUNCIL <br />MEETING DATE October 24, 2017 <br />ITEM NUMBER SCORE Funding for Recycling Program <br />STAFF INITIAL Jim <br />APPROVED BY ADMINISTRATOR <br />DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE AND PAST COUNCIL ACTION: <br />In 1989, the Minnesota Legislature adopted comprehensive waste reduction and recycling <br />legislation based on the recommendations of the Governor's Select Committee on Recycling <br />and the Environment. This set of laws, commonly referred to as SCORE, is a part of <br />Minnesota's Waste Management Act. The SCORE legislation has provided counties with a <br />funding source to develop effective waste reduction, recycling and solid waste management <br />programs. <br />SCORE funding grants are automatically provided to municipalities in Ramsey County on an <br />annual basis with submittal of a grant application. Last year, Lauderdale received $6,213 to help <br />cover expenses related to the City's recycling program such as administration, promotion, <br />equipment, and collection. We do not know what Lauderdale is eligible for this year because the <br />Minnesota Pollution Control Agency does not provide counties with their allocations until <br />November. However, Ramsey County requires the grant application to be submitted by the end <br />of October. <br />A resolution is required as part of the grant application. Adopting the attached resolution means <br />the city accepts the funding. A grant agreement should be ready for signing in November. <br />OPTIONS: <br />• Adopt the prepared resolution as part of the consent agenda. <br />• Remove from the consent agenda for discussion and action. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: <br />By approving the consent agenda, the Council is adopting the attached resolution. <br />COUNCIL ACTION: <br />