Recycling Grant for Clean-Up Day events in 2021.

Approve the Scott County sub-grant program participation and funding and authorize execution of the Recycling Program Agreement for 2021.

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 over 25 years. Funding in the amount of $21,445.84 is guaranteed for the April 24, 2021, and Fall Clean-Up Day event expenses. Additional grant money may be available if other Scott County municipalities and townships do not hold an event in their community in 2021. Both spring and fall events will include Louisville township and Jackson township 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                      $21,500
• Gate Fees                           $29,000
• Streets Maintenance Fund    $29,500

The Streets Maintenance Fund has $40,000 allocated for this event.