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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—DECEMBER 15, 2014 8 household for weekly service with recycling carts. As noted, these figures only reflect the amount due to the contractor for each month of service per household. For the total cost to residents per month/year the cost of the cleanup day events and administration must be added. In 2015,the total cost to residents for the complete recycling program is $3.92 per month or $47.00 per year. That breaks down to $3.27 for the contractor's services and $0.65 for cleanup day and administration expense. City Planner Streff stated that staff is in the process of applying for a Public Entity Innovation Grant (PEIG) through Ramsey County for residential recycling carts. PEIG grants are typically awarded up to $100,000 for the purchase of recycling carts. However, the City is applying for $125,000 to cover the entire cost for the transition to recycling carts. If the City only receives a PEIG in the amount $100,000 for the purchase of recycling carts, the City would then need to use the reserves within the recycling fund or raise the current rate for recycling services to cover this additional expense. The recycling fund currently has approximately$80,000 in reserves. City Planner Streff reported that staff is continuing to work with Republic Services to negotiate the final contract for residential recycling services. Staff plans to have a final contract prepared for the Council's consideration at the City Council meeting on January 12, 2015. A few highlights of the draft contract have been provided below. • The Contractor shall be responsible and pay for all aspects of cart management and operations including; receiving, assembly, distribution (aka new cart "roll out"), excess cart inventory, (i.e., provide "warehouse" services), cart switches/replacements, cart maintenance, repair or replace damaged carts, and manage all aspects of warranty repairs. • The Contractor shall provide recycling collection services at the City owned and operated buildings and parks at no additional cost to the City. • The Contractor and the City shall work together in the preparation and distribution of educational materials to insure accurate information and program directions. The Contractor shall pay for the annual design, printing and mailing of a curbside program flyer. • The Contractor shall conduct its own promotions and public education to increase participation. The publicity and promotion program may include articles for city newsletters, public appearances, provision of information for local environmental groups, or attendance at public events sponsored by the City. The Contractor shall at a minimum provide one (1) newsletter article per year. • Recyclables collection shall be $3.03 per eligible residential dwelling unit per month for weekly recycling service. Eligible residential dwelling units with more than one (1) cart will be charged an additional fee of$2.00 per household per month per cart. • Recyclables collection shall be $55.00 per eligible multi-dwelling unit per month for each four yard container serviced once per week or$4.25 per eligible multi-dwelling unit per month for each 65 gallon cart serviced once per week.