2007-063CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2007-063
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
FOR "INCENTIVE FUNDS" FOR A WASTE ABATEMENT PROJECT AT
THE DEPOT COFFEE HOUSE
WHEREAS, The Depot Coffee House is an ideal setting for organic recycling and
provides an opportunity to build public awareness on issues of waste reduction; and
WHEREAS, implementing a Source Separated Organics program could reduce up to
85% of the trash collected at The Depot Coffee House; and
WHEREAS, Hopkins students and youth will benefit from the "living laboratory" created
by this venture; and
WHEREAS, Hopkins Science and Economics students will hold classes or visit The
Depot to learn about "Green Business" practices and analyze data for cost/benefit savings; and
WHEREAS, The Depot Coffee House will provide the pilot for other civic and business
groups in the Hopkins community, to see the practical applications of organic recycling as well
as the steps for implementation; and
WHEREAS, accepting this "Incentive Fund" grant from Hennepin County will cover the
majority of the start-up costs, including: advertising, training, consulting and materials; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1) the City Council approve a grant agreement with Hennepin County to accept
"Incentive Funds" for a Source Separated Organics program at The Depot Coffee
House in Hopkins.
2) The City Council authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to enter into this grant
agreement on behalf of the City of Hopkins for this project.
Passed and adopted this 18t" day of September, 2007.
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Eu ne axwell, Mayor