Res 2008-81 Seeking Funding for Program:1
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RESOLUTION NO. 08-81
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Legislature has mandated that communities in
the metropolitan area implement recycling programs in order to reduce the volume of
waste being taken for burial in landfills; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County has adopted a solid waste master plan which sets
goals and targets for the accomplishment of solid waste recycling in each community in
the County; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County provides the local communities with grant funding
for implementation and maintenance of local community recycling programs; and
WHEREAS, The City of Mendota Heights has participated faithfully and
successfully in the Community Landfill Abatement Program from 1989 to 2008 and will
continue to participate in 2009; and
WHEREAS, The City of Mendota Heights supports a joint application by ISD
197, Somerset Elementary School for Local Negotiated Initiative Funding for a cafeteria
composting project in 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Mendota Heights that the City Council does hereby transmit the 2009 funding
request, seeking funds in the amount of $13,900 for solid waste abatement in 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights that the City Council approves of a 2009 Local Negotiated Initiative Fund grant
to Somerset Elementary, seeking funds in the amount of $6,201 for a for a Cafeteria
Compost Project in 2009.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 4th day of November,
2008.
ATTEST:
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Kateen M. Swanson, City Clerk
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