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Home My WebLink About6.j. 2002 Dakota County Recycling & Solid Waste Abatement ApplicationV CITY OF ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 16, 2001 AGENDA ITEM: 2002 Dakota County Abatement Application AGENDA SECTION: Consent PREPARED BY: Chad Donnelly, Solid Waste Coordinator AGEND :46 ATTACHMENTS: 2002 Application, Resolution 1 APPROVED BY: 7 z� The City of Rosemount has been working together with Dakota County and neighboring communities in regards to recycling and solid waste. Under the Landfill Abatement Program adopted in 1988 and amended in 1989, the county awards a grant to each community based on the population and number of households within the community. Purposes for the funding will be outlined within the application. The City of Rosemount has participated in this program for the last several years with, to my knowledge, much success. A part of the process requires a resolution from the City Council to be attached to the application. We hope to continue in this on -going effort for the general well being of our community. RECOMMENDED ACTION: COUNCIL ACTION: if 1 CITY OF ROSEMOUNT DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2001— A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO DAKOTA COUNTY FOR FUNDING THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT'S 2002 LANDFILL ABATEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, according to the Dakota County Community Landfill Abatement Program guidelines as established in 1988 and amended in 1989, the City Council of Rosemount must submit a funding allocation and funding application to receive funding for the City's 2002 Landfill Abatement Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount has established and desires to maintain a landfill abatement program which promotes recycling, waste reduction and reuse opportunities in the community and encourages landfill abatement; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Rosemount hereby approves the 2002 Landfill Abatement Funding Application authorizing the necessary signatures thereon and its distribution to Dakota County. ADOPTED this 16` day of October, 2001. Cathy Busho, Mayor ATTEST: Linda Jentink, City Clerk CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of Rosemount at a duly authorized _meeting thereof, held on the 16` day of October, 2001, as disclosed by the records of said City in my possession. (SEAL) Linda J. Jentink, Rosemount City Clerk Motion by: Voted in favor: Second by: Voted against: Dakota County 2002 Waste Abatement Community Funding Guidelines and Application Form Funding Period: January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002 C O U N T Y Dakota County, Physical Development Division Environmental Management Department - August 2001 For additional information contact Environmental Specialist - Mike Trdan at 952- 651 -7021 Email- mike.trdan@co.dakota.mn.us ATTACHMENT A 2002 COMMUNITY LANDFILL ABATEMENT APPLICATION FOR BASE FUND Program: January 1, 2002 through December 31 2002 City/Township: Rosemount Population (2000): 15,224 Number of Households (2000) Date Submitted: 10/22/2001 Address: 2875 145 West 4742 Amount of Funds Applied for: $12,587 E -mail Address Chad.DonnellyO- ci.ros emount.mn.us Contact: Chad Phone Number: 651 - 322 -2005 Fax Number: 651 - 322 -2049 Donnelly Attach a copy of the Official Resolution /Proceedings (an official action from the governing body requesting the funding allocation or a certified copy of the official proceedings). A. Description of Program for 2002 — Provide a summary of proposed activities for 2002 in each of the following areas: 1. Recycling Operations Check Items Community must complete all J 1 Attain a level of residential waste stream recycling that supports a 50% recycling g oal for the County. V 2 Assure recycling service in all multi - family buildings that includes all recyclables collected through the curbside collection program. Continue the curbside recycling of the following materials: newspaper, 3. magazines, mixed mail, corrugated cardboard, steel /aluminum cans, glass containers, and plastic containers with a neck. i. Curbside recycling operations Describe your community's curbside recycling operations. Communities are responsible for maintaining a Targeted Community Program that includes at least bi- weekly recyclable collection for single family and multi - family households using a recycling container. The Targeted Community Program requires collection of the following recyclables: newspaper, corrugated cardboard, residential office paper, magazines, cans (food & beverage), plastic container with a neck, and three colors of glass. The Rosemount Solid Waste Program will be a continuation of a project that was started in 9988. Residents will be encouraged and educated on the recycle /reuse /reduce benefits. All City facilities will continue to have bins in place for collection of recyclable material. All parks will continue to promote recycling by providing for collection of recyclables in separate containers. The education of residents will again be a top priority of the Rosemount Solid Waste Program I r ii. Drop — offs — List the operators, addresses, days /hours of operation, and materials collected at drop -off centers located in the community. No drop off in Rosemount iii. Waste collection service requirement Describe proposed efforts to promote implementation of policies that require all residences have waste collection service. The city currently has a policy requiring weekly sanitary disposal of waste. Continuing efforts will be made to further promote this practice. B. Government Leadership Checklist — These activities apply to city in -house operations and facilities. Describe governmental leadership activities proposed for 2002. Check Items J Community must complete all (7 Points Each) 1 Complete annual checklist of environmental leadership activities (new). V 2 Manage waste from its facilities as outlined in the Regional /Dakota County Solid Waste Master Plan. V 3 Ensure that recycling programs are established for facilities under its control (State law). Responsibilities for Improvement (choose one annually - 7 Points) Increase the amount of products purchased that are made with post- consumer recycled materials. Incorporate sustainable building practices into the deconstruction, construction or remodeling of public facilities. • Decrease the toxic /hazardous character and amount of chemicals used. Decrease the amount of waste and recyclables generated on a per employee basis. • Initiate and expand a vermiculture program. Increase eco- printing techniques in community publications and documents on an ongoing basis. Increase the reduction, reuse or recycling opportunities of MS W generated from community facility operations. The City of Rosemount provides the opportunity for recycling of all recyclable materials in and around each work location. All parks and public facilitieshave bins for waste collection and recycling. The City also promotes the purchasing of materials made with recycled products E t a C. Solid Waste Education - Describe your community's public educational /promotional activities proposed for 2002. For each item indicated in the following checklist, please describe the activity. Spring newsletter, informative pamphlets regarding recycling and waste disposal efforts. The city will provide community presentations to schools and groups when asked or as the opportunity arises. Check Items Category A - Community must complete all VO 1: Produce and distribute one written communication piece to each household, including multi - family buildings. 2. Actively participate and contribute to monthly Local Solid Waste Staff meetings. 3. Continue to evaluate the effectiveness of community activities (2002 and 2004 only). 4. Support and promote Dakota County's integrated solid waste management program. V Category B (Community must complete five activities) – (5 Points Each) Make presentation to city employees regarding a government leadership activity. Make presentation. • Make presentation. • Make presentation. • Make presentation. V Sponsor a community clean up event. V Sponsor a community event for Earth Day (if attended by over 100 people – counts as two. Sponsor a community event for America Recycles Day (if attended by over 100 people - counts as two). Sponsor a community event for Pollution Prevention Week (if attended by over 100 people – counts as two). Sponsor a community event for OE A's Source Reduction Campaign (if attended by over 100 people — counts as two). Sponsor a community event for other County- approved campaign (if attended by over 100 people – count as two. V 0 Produce a written communication distributed at least once per year to every household, including multi - family buildings. The piece was: Survey and Results Produce a written communication distributed at least once per year to every household, including multi- family buildings. Distribute annual targeted public education topic /County /developed materials II. Work Plan Provide a work plan for 2002 that lists the specific development objectives to be met and the indicated dates for completion: • June 1, 2002 Clean up date accomplished and results submitted Two presentations complete First report on semi - annual recycle /reuse /reduce reports 10 !" I December 31, 2001 All programs maintained and continuing Annual report submittal to residents Fall Earth Day complete IV. Budget — Base Fund — January 1 2002 to December 31, 2002 County Share Community Sha Administrative Costs: 7, 187 Direct Salaries Direct Mileage Direct Membership/Training & Subscriptions Consultant Services and /or Temporary Help Software Other (List & Describe) Tr1T01 C� C�7 Promotional Education: Printing Costs Cam] L= D D F ` 00 D Distribution Costs Advertisements Videos /Billboards Promotional Items Special Events (Displays, Performance fees, Etc.) Other (List & Describe) TOTAL I$ * * 12587 I I $ 6000 I I $18587 11 Y " Amount of Base Fund $ 12587 Requested from County * *" Communities may list program contribution in this column (community contributions are not required). Unexpended 2001 Base Fund amounts may not be carried over to 2003. Base Fund Request may not exceed that amount shown on page 2. ATTACHMENT B 2002 COMMUNITY LANDFILL ABATEMENT APPLICATION FOR CONTAINER FUND Program Period: January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002 City/Township: Rosemonut _ Population (2000): 15,224 Number of Households (2000): 4727 Date Submitted: 10/22/01 Contact: Chad Donnelly Phone Number: 651 -322- Fax Number: 651- 322 -2049 2005 Chad.Donnelly Address: 2875 145' Street West E -Mail Address: @CI.Rosemoun t.mn.us Approval of city Administrator or Manager 1. Number of containers required in 2002 — Single Family 600 Multi- family 200 2. Delivery Location — List address for container delivery. City will pick up bins from the Eco -Site 3. Distribution Method — Indicate the distribution method for the containers. Note: Multi- family apartment containers are provided only upon agreement between building owners or managers and the City. Communities will distribute multi - family apartment containers in coordination with informational meetings for residents. The City of Rosemount has curbside recycling bins available at city hall for pick up as needed. The city will provide bins to managers and owners who are responsible for their multi -unit homes. 12