DEPARTMENT: Environmental Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Burnsville For Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day Event
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 18-493 (September 18, 2018), the Dakota County Solid Waste Master Plan (Master Plan) was adopted; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan supports the Dakota County Board of Commissioner’s desire to remove household hazardous waste (HHW) from the solid waste stream because of health, safety, and environmental concerns; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan includes a strategy for proper HHW management opportunities in communities located in the County; and
WHEREAS, each year, Dakota County requests feedback on community interest and ability to host a one-day HHW drop-off day event to promote ease of collection in each part of the County; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County has collaborated with cities for two to four HHW events each year since 1985 through approved joint powers agreements (JPA); and
WHEREAS, a HHW in 2022 has been requested by the City of Burnsville; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burnsville has identified the ability to provide the necessary facilities and resources to serve the vehicle participants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Environmental Resources Director to execute a joint powers agreement with the City of Burnsville to conduct a household hazardous waste event in 2022, subject to the availability of adequate funds, subject to review by the County Risk Manager, and subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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