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Neg four agmts with various cities for organics drop-off grants, 11/06/25-11/05/27, combined total NTE $29,500
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate the following agreements during the period November 6, 2025, to November 5, 2027, with a total amount not to exceed $29,500:
* PR00007831 with the City of Bloomington for an organics drop-off grant, not to exceed $15,000;
* PR00007830 with the City of Hopkins for an organics drop-off grant, not to exceed $6,100;
* PR00007829 with the City of Robbinsdale for an organics drop-off grant, not to exceed $5,000;
* PR00007832 with the City of Greenfield for an organics drop-off grant, not to exceed $3,400; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the County Administrator be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Expanding access to organics drop-off sites is a priority in the county's plan to reinvent the solid waste system and the Solid Waste Management Plan. Studies continue to show that organic materials comprise about 25-30% of trash. Organics recycling is our biggest opportunity to make further progress toward our zero waste and climate action goals.
Organics drop-off sites fill a service gap for residents who do not have access to city curbside organics recycling programs. For people who live in multifamily buildings, organics drop-off sites may be the most accessible option for recycling organic waste.
The City of Bloomington will provide an organics drop-off at either Wright's Lake Park or Smith Park. This will be the third drop-off site in Bloomington. The site will include an enclosure that is easy for residents to use while discouraging illegal dumping. The city will cover ongoing hauling, maintenance, and outreach. The city expects about 150 households to participate.
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