County extends contract deadline for 10‑year solid waste management plan pending state acceptance
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Summary
The board approved a contract amendment extending the delivery deadline for the county’s 10‑year solid waste management plan while the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reviews the final draft.
County staff requested and the board approved an amendment to the professional service contract with the Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC) to extend the deadline for the county’s 10‑year solid waste management plan. Staff said the final draft has been submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for approval but the contractor exceeded the original contract deadline of June 30; the amendment extends the deadline through the remainder of 2025 to accommodate MPCA review.
Why it matters: The plan is a statutory requirement in many counties and is needed to receive annual score payments from the MPCA and to document past practices and future forecasts for solid waste management.
The board approved the contract amendment by voice vote; staff said no additional county funds were requested and this action extends the schedule pending state review.