94-120 RES
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RESOLUTION 94- 120
A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
RELATING TO THE SOLID WASTE FEE STUDY
BY THE MINNESOTA OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute Section 115A.921 allows cities to use seventy-
five percent (75%) of the surcharge monies collected from landfills
for general fund purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River, in reliance on this Statute, has obligated these
monies for future payments on public buildings; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elk River feels it is appropriate that
the current portion of landfill surcharge monies that are allowed for
general fund purposes continue to be used to help offset negative
affects of having a landfill located in the community; and,
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WHEREAS, the Elk River City Council has reviewed the Minnesota Office of
Environmental Assistance (OEA) Solid Waste Fee Report, which
includes a recommendation that all landfill surcharge monies
collected by cities be used only for solid waste activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River that the City of Elk River is in strong opposition to OEA's
recommendation to eliminate landfill surcharge monies from going
to general fund purposes.
Passed and adopted by the Elk River City Council this 21 st day of November,
1994.
ATTEST:
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Sandra A. Thackeray, City Clerk
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