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Stevens County joins regional demolition‑debris grant application; agrees $2,300 match share
Summary
The board approved joining a regional grant application led by Otter Tail County to study regional demolition‑debris landfill options. Stevens County's 10 percent match was estimated at $2,300; the county will provide the funding and a consultant is engaged.
Staff presented a regional grant opportunity to study demolition debris landfill options and to evaluate a regional approach to construction and demolition debris management. The program could provide up to $300,000 for regional planning and feasibility, with a required 10 percent local match and a minimum three‑county regional applicant requirement.
Chris McCahon, Otter Tail County Solid Waste Administrator, is leading the regional application and consulting support will be provided (Stantec engineer Brad Sullivan is engaged and is also the county's engineer). Stevens County's 10 percent match portion was estimated at $2,300 based on population criteria used by the lead county.
A board member asked if Stevens County could host a regional site; staff said the study would evaluate locations and noted the county's existing lined cells and permit status. Commissioners approved participating in the regional grant and providing the $2,300 match.
Why it matters: The grant would fund regional study of demolition waste disposal options and possible long‑term regional facilities. Participation allows Stevens County to assess options and protect the county's existing facility in the context of evolving state rules.
