City Council Meeting Date: January 2, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Tim Behrendt, Streets and Parks Manager
Dave Bennett, Public Works/City Engineer
Title
Consider Accepting the Yard Waste Compost Agreement with Rice County
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council adopts a Motion approving the attached agreement with Rice County for the 2018-2020 yard waste composting.
Summary Report:
This agreement provides the City with compensation of $18,109.72 annually to manage the City compost site. Reimbursement items include wood chipping, processing yard waste, site monitoring and removal of items from the site. The City will be compensated for expenses once an itemized bill is submitted to Rice County.
Alternative Options:
Do not approve the annual agreement with Rice County for 2018-2020 yard waste composting.
Financial Impacts:
This agreement provides the City with compensation of $18,109.72 annually, which is based on a per capita rate of $0.89 per person.
Tentative Timelines:
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020.