Recycling Grant for Clean-Up Day events in 2022.

Approve the Scott County sub-grant program participation and funding and authorize execution of the Recycling Program Agreement for 2022.

Approval as requested.

Scott County offers an annual sub-grant for recycling through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Environmental Assistance Local Recycling Development Grant. Cities and townships that sponsor 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 $20,885.78 is guaranteed for the Spring Clean-Up Day scheduled for April 30, 2022, and the Fall Clean-Up Day events' expenses. Additional grant money may be available if other Scott County municipalities and townships do not hold an event in their community in 2022. 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 combined events' costs are estimated to be $60,000. Funding for the events is estimated as follows:

• County Grant                        $21,000
• Gate Fees                             $27,000
• Streets Maintenance Fund    $12,000

Under the new city refuse contract, refuse expenses for clean-up days will be covered by Dick's Sanitation and is expected to be lower than the previous year.