RESOLUTION 08-99

Introduced by Councilor Marin

A RESOLUTION DECLARING HOME TOWN PRIDE CLEAN UP DAY AND AUTHORIZING REDUCED RATES AT TRANSFER STATION

            WHEREAS, The City of Albert will be sponsoring a “Home Town Pride Clean Up Day on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; and

            WHEREAS, the City desires to encourage resident to dispose of rubbish and waste in order to maintain a clean and attractive community; and

            WHEREAS, the City of Albert Lea owns and operates a transfer station and will authorize a reduced rate for miscellaneous solid waste items; now, therefore

THE CITY OF ALBERT LEA RESOLVES:

            Sec. 1.       That the City will sponsor “Home Town Pride Clean Up Day” on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; and

            Sec. 2.       That as part of the “Home Town Pride Clean Up Day”, the City will allow residents with proof of city residency to deposit up to one load of mixed household waste at the Albert Lea Transfer Station and Demolition Landfill site, free of charge.

                                    Free                             Brush and Yard Waste
                                    Free                             Household Garbage
                                    Free                             Demolition Debris
                                    $10.00                         Per Appliance/Sofa Beds
                                    $5.00                           Per Furniture Piece
                                    $1.00                           Per Tire
                                    Regular Rates for rims & e-waste

            Sec. 3.       That no hazardous waste will be accepted as part of this clean up day.

            Sec. 4.       That reading of this resolution is waived by Council consent.

            Sec. 5.       That publication of this resolution shall be dispensed with under provisions of Section 3.08 of the Charter of the City of Albert Lea.

That the motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilor Baker, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilors Rasmussen, Baker, Marin, Olson, Severtson, Brooks and Mayor Erdman.

And the following voted against the same:  None.

Introduced, read and passed April 28, 2008.

    /s/        ___________________________
Mayor Randall Erdman
Filed and attested April 29, 2008.

   /s/                                                                    
Secretary of the Council