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Manistee County packet includes interlocal agreement language and $18 annual recycling surcharge for participating townships
Summary
Appendix materials include an interlocal agreement that sets a proposed annual surcharge of $18 per improved parcel to fund recycling programs under PA 69; the agreement term is Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2026 and includes responsibilities for county and townships.
Appendix materials in the committee packet include an interlocal agreement reciting statutory authority (P.A. 641, Act 641 P.A. 1978 as amended, and P.A. 69 of 2005) and defining county and township roles for countywide recycling. The interlocal agreement text states the parties agree to "impose and collect by the County Treasurer an annual surcharge of $18.00 per improved parcel to cover the cost of waste reduction program(s) and collect consumers recyclable material as defined by Act 641, P.A. 1978."
The agreement text clarifies responsibilities: the county will manage finances, a recycling coordinator and carrier, and site monitors; townships must provide and maintain appropriate sites and be responsible for site upkeep and relocation costs. The packet states the agreement term is two years, January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026, and that county revenues collected are to be administered by the county treasurer to support recycling program costs.
The materials also summarize authorization under state law for a surcharge (up to $25) and state that the county reserves the right to adjust fees with proper notice. The interlocal language will guide county and township obligations if the Board and participating townships adopt the agreement terms.
