Sponsor: Public Health
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Fiscal Agent Agreement with Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy
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Recommendation
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1. Approve the fiscal agent agreement with Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board for a term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030, in a not-to-exceed amount of $30,000 per year.
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the agreement.
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Background and Rationale
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The joint powers agreement (Part VI.C.) provides that the Ramsey County Finance Department shall act as the fiscal agent on behalf of the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board, performing functions subject to the terms of a fiscal agent agreement between the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board (R&E) and Ramsey County. A fiscal agent agreement was first approved in October 2015 and expired on December 31, 2025. A new and revised fiscal agent agreement has been developed with a term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030.
The fiscal agent agreement is consistent with Ramsey County’s fiscal agent policies, the joint powers agreement, and the bylaws of the R&E Board. Both Washington County and Ramsey County’s Finance Departments have reviewed and approved of the fiscal agent agreement.
At its meeting on November 20, 2025, the R&E Board approved the revised fiscal agent agreement Ramsey County, with a term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
There is no known racial equity impact from the fiscal agent agreement.
Community Participation Level and Impact
While there was no community engagement/participation specific to this agreement, R&E routinely engages communities in its work.
☒ Inform ☒ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal agent agreement provides for an annual administrative fee paid by the R&E Board to the Ramsey County Finance Department for staffing and other services. The amount of the administrative fee is $30,000 per year, which is included in the joint activities budget approved by R&E.
Last Previous Action
On October 20, 2020, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Agreement with Recycling and Energy (Resolution B2020-200).
Attachments
1. Ramsey County Fiscal Agreement Renewal with Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy