Recycling Grant for Clean-Up Days

Accept the Scott County sub-grant program participation and funding and authorize execution of the Recycling Program Agreement.

Approval as requested.

Scott County offers an annual sub-grant for recycling through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Environmental Assistance Local Recycling Development Grant (LRDG). Cities and townships who provide a clean-up event for their residents are eligible to participate. The amount of funding is based on demonstrated need and population.

Shakopee has participated in this program for at least 25 years. Funding in the amount of $25,727.25 is available to Shakopee to assist with its April 25, 2020, and Fall Clean-Up Day event expenses. Both Spring and Fall events will include Louisville and Jackson residents.

Upon approving the sub-grant participation and funding, execution of the Recycling Program Agreement will follow. Last year's agreement is attached for reference.

The total combined events cost is estimated to be $80,000. Funding for the events is estimated as follows:

• County Grant                      $26,000
• Gate Fees                           $26,000
• Street Maintenance Fund    $28,000