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MEMO TO: Clerk -Administrator and City Council FROM: City Planner Herman DATE: December 14, 1987 SUBJECT: RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW Ramsey County has made available funds to cover 100% costs of a curbside recycling program in Mounds View. would cover direct expenses plus public education and a0ministration costs not to exceed 25 percent of the recycling budget. of the The grant program total Mounds View tax payers pay for this grant program through a special levy tacked on to their property taxes. In the recent past, the levy has risen dramatically and the Recycling Coordinator for Ramsey County estimates the cost to rise from $2.24 in 1987 to approximately $e.00 is 1988. It is unclear when the levy will stabilize. On page three of the Grant Program Guidelines it states that demonstrated efforts toward organized collection of City refuse is a "minimum criteria". It seems that Ramsey County has set a target date to achieve organized collection county -wide. There are potential benefits to be gained by the community through organized collection and this requirement should not be perceived as a detriment to the program. Staff recommends applying for the grant money in order to take advantage of the opportunity to obtain a valuable service free of cost and to allow the residents of Mounds View to benefit from a tax they will pay regardless of City participation in the program. In addition, the Metroplitan Council and Ramsey County have made recycling a high priority. While the program is currently voluntary, there is reason to believe that the County may make participation manditcry if full participation is roc obtained through this program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff proposes to draft a budget and grant app ic— ai Cron based on criteria given to obtain funds for setting up a recycling program in the City of Mounds View. KJH/bac