ADMINISTRATION- Roark Haver
Title
APPROVE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH ANOKA COUNTY FOR THE FUNDING OF 2014 SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES
Background
In 1980, the Minnesota Legislature adopted the Waste Management Act. Part of this law required counties to reduce the amount of solid waste that is generated. As part of Anoka County's Solid Waste Management Plan, funds are made available to municipalities in order to help fund recycling programs and related recycling education activities. These funds come in part from a State of Minnesota sales tax on garbage service.
For the period of January through December 31, 2014, Blaine is eligible to receive revenues of up to $156,548. The execution of this Joint Powers Agreement will allow the transfer of anticipated funding from Anoka County to Blaine's sanitation fund.
Recommendation
By motion to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County.