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Approve revised business recycling incentive program policy; Approve revised school recycling grant eligibility guidelines; Approve Agmt PR00005330 with Osseo Area Schools for school recycling grant, 06/28/23-07/01/25, NTE $1,400
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Business Recycling Incentive Program Policy be updated to expand eligible expenses for projects that prevent waste and increase food rescue; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program eligibility guidelines be expanded to include pre-k and post-secondary schools; that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate and award School Waste Reduction and Recycling grant agreements; that following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the County Administrator be authorized to sign the agreements on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PR00005330 with Osseo Area Schools for a school waste reduction and recycling grant, during the period June 28, 2023 through July 1, 2025, with an amount not-to-exceed $1,400, 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:
The Hennepin County Business Recycling Incentive Program Policy was adopted by the county board in 2013 to provide funding for waste prevention, recycling and organics projects at businesses, non-profits, and multifamily properties (Resolution 13-0180). Since its adoption, 538 grants totaling $3.7 million have been awarded, helping businesses, nonprofits, and multifamily properties implement projects that prevent waste, expand food rescue, and improve and start recycling and organics programs.
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