Resolution Number 11-26

RESOLUTION NUMBER 11-26

TRANSFERRING COLLECTION OF THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY SOLID WASTE SERVICE FEE FROM CITY UTILITY BILLING TO SAINT LOUIS COUNTY

WHEREAS, St. Louis County partially funds Solid Waste Management through a Solid Waste Service Fee that is assessed to properties within the County; and

WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron currently collects the Solid Waste Service Fee on behalf of St. Louis County by including it in the City’s utility billing to customers; and

WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron desires to discontinue collecting the Solid Waste Service Fee through its utility billing system and instead have St. Louis County assess and collect the fee directly through property tax statements for improved administrative efficiency and alignment with County collection practices;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA:

1. The City of Mountain Iron hereby requests and directs that St. Louis County cease billing the Solid Waste Service Fee through the City’s utility billing system and instead assess and collect the fee directly on County property tax statements for properties within the City of Mountain Iron, effective as soon as practicable and in accordance with applicable County procedures.

 DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 4^th DAY OF MAY, 2026.

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Mayor Peggy Anderson

ATTEST:

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City Administrator