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City of Brookings
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Brookings City Council
Brookings City & County
Government Center
520 3rd St., Suite 230
Brookings, SD 57006
Phone: (605) 692-6281
Fax: (605) 692-6907
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Council Chambers6:00 PMTuesday, October 22, 2019
The City of Brookings is committed to providing a high quality of life for its citizens and fostering a diverse
economic base through innovative thinking, strategic planning, and proactive, fiscally responsible municipal
management.
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Record of Council Attendance.
3. Consent Agenda:
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Matters appearing on the Consent Agenda are expected to be non-controversial and will
be acted upon by the Council at one time, without discussion, unless a member of the
Council or City Manager requests an opportunity to address any given item. Items
removed from the Consent Agenda will be discussed at the beginning of the formal
items. Approval by the Council of the Consent Agenda items means that the
recommendation of the City Manager is approved along with the terms and conditions
described in the agenda supporting documentation.
3.A. Action to approve the agenda.
3.B.ID 2019-0440 Action to approve the October 8, 2019 City Council minutes.
10/8/2019 MinutesAttachments:
4. Items removed from Consent Agenda.
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
5. Open Forum/Presentations/Reports:
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stating the issue, requested outcome, and time. A majority vote is required.
11. Adjourn.
Brookings City Council: Keith Corbett, Mayor; Patty Bacon, Deputy Mayor
Council Members Leah Brink, Dan Hansen, Ope Niemeyer, Holly Tilton Byrne, and Nick Wendell
Council Staff:
Paul M. Briseno, City Manager Steven Britzman, City Attorney Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 2019-0440,Version:1
Action to approve the October 8, 2019 City Council minutes.
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Brookings City Council
October 8, 2019 (unapproved)
The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM, at
City Hall with the following City Council members present: Mayor Keith Corbett, Council
Members Patty Bacon, Leah Brink, Dan Hansen, Holly Tilton Byrne, Nick Wendell, and
Ope Niemeyer. City Manager Paul Briseno, City Attorney Steve Britzman, and City
Clerk Bonnie Foster were also present.
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
Consent Agenda:A motion was made by Council Member Wendell, seconded by
Council Member Hansen, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Hansen, Brink, Bacon, Wendell, and Tilton
Byrne.
3.A. Action to approve the agenda.
3.B. Action to approve the September 24, 2019 City Council Minutes.
3.C. Action on Resolution 19-072, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
sign a Liquor Operating Agreement 5-year renewal for Jim’s Tap, 309 Main Ave.,
Don Urquhart & Mary VandeCrommert, owners, legal description: Lot 5, Block 3,
Original Plat Addition.
Resolution 19-072 - Jim’s Tap Liquor Operating Agreement Renewal
Be It Resolved by the City of Brookings, South Dakota, that the City Council hereby
approves a Lease Renewal Agreement for the Liquor Operating Management
Agreement between the City of Brookings and Jim’s Tap, Don Urquhart & Mary
VandeCrommert, owners, for the purpose of a liquor manager to operate the On-Sale
Establishment or business for and on behalf of the City of Brookings at 309 Main Ave.
Be It Further Resolved that the City Manager be authorized to execute the Agreement
on behalf of the City, which shall be for the remaining 5-years of the 10-year agreement.
3.D. Action on Resolution 19-083, a Resolution Fixing Time and Place for Hearing
upon Assessment Roll for Sidewalk Assessment Project No. 2018-01SWR (2018
Sidewalk Repair Sites).
Resolution 19-083 - Resolution Fixing Time and Place for Hearing Upon Assessment
Roll for Sidewalk Assessment Project No. 2018-01SWR, (2018 Sidewalk Repair Sites)
Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South Dakota, as follows:
1. The assessment roll for Sidewalk Assessment Project No. 2018-01SWR having
been filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 2nd day of October, 2019, and the City
Council shall meet in the Chambers at the City & County Government Center, 520 3rd
Street, Brookings, SD on Tuesday, the 22nd day of October, 2019, at 6:00 o'clock PM,
the said date being not less than twenty (20) days from the filing of said assessment
roll.
2. The City Engineer is authorized and directed to prepare a notice describing, in
general terms Sidewalk Assessment Project No. 2018-01SWR, the date of filing the
assessment roll, the time and place of hearing thereon, stating that the assessment roll
will be open for public inspection at the office of the City Engineer and referring to the
assessment roll for further particulars.
3. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to publish said notice in the official
newspaper at least one week prior to the date set for hearing and to mail a copy thereof,
by first class mail addressed to the owner or owners of any property to be assessed at
his, her or their last mailing address as shown by the records of the Director of
Equalization not less than ten nor more than twenty days prior to the hearing.
3.E. Action on Resolution 19-084, a Resolution declaring surplus property for
the City of Brookings.
Resolution 19-084 - Declaring Surplus Property
Whereas, the City of Brookings is the owner of the following described equipment
formerly used at the City of Brookings: Police Dept. 2018 Ford Taurus Police
Interceptor, AWD, w/ V6 Ecoboost motor. VIN# 1FAHP2MT0JG112360.
Whereas, this vehicle was damaged in a heavy rain/flooding event when an officer was
responding to an alarm call. The vehicle was inspected by the City’s insurance adjuster
and deemed a total loss due to the water damage it experienced to both the engine and
the interior of the vehicle; and
Whereas, in the best financial interest, it is the desire of the City of Brookings to dispose
of as surplus property; and
Whereas, the City Manager is hereby authorized to sell or dispose of said surplus
property.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the governing body of the City of Brookings, SD, that
this property be declared surplus property according to SDCL Chapter 6-13.
Resolution 19-082. A motion was made by Council Member Bacon, seconded by
Council Member Hansen, that Resolution 19-082, a Resolution Awarding Bids on
2019-20, Contractor Snow Removal Contacts, be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Hansen, Brink, Bacon, Wendell, and Tilton
Byrne.
Resolution 19-082 - Resolution Awarding Snow Removal Equipment Contracts
Whereas, the City of Brookings opened bids for Snow Removal Equipment on Tuesday,
September 24, 2019 at 1:30 pm at Brookings City & County Government Center; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has received the following bids for Snow Removal
Equipment: Four (4) Motorgraders with Wings: Two bids were received. Bowes
Construction, two (2) 140H, $195.00/hr. One (1) 3- to 6-Yard Loader: Four bids were
received. Winter Contracting LLC, 624K, 3.50 cubic yards, $145.00/hr.; Bowes
Construction, 966H CAT, 5.00 cubic yards, $215.00/hr., Bowes Construction, CAT, 4.00
cubic yards, $185.00/hr., Bowes Construction, CAT, 3.00 cubic yards, $165.00/hr.
Four (4) Loaders with Reversible Blades: One bid received. Bowes Construction, 950
CAT, $205.00/hr. Ten (10) End-Dump Trucks: Eight bids were received. Winter
Contracting LLC, #14, 23.00 cubic yards, $125.00/hr.; Bowes Construction, #23, 22.7
cubic yards, $125.00/hr.; Bowes Construction, #24, 22.7 cubic yards, $125.00/hr.;
Prussman Contracting Inc, #19, 22.8 cubic yards, $135.00/hr.; Prussman Contracting
Inc, #20, 22.8 cubic yards, $135.00/hr.; Prussman Contracting Inc, #22, 22.2 cubic
yards, $135.00/hr.; Prussman Contracting Inc, #21, 20.6 cubic yards, $135.00/hr.;
Prussman Contracting Inc. #23, 19.5 cubic yards, $135.00/hr. Four (4) Side-Dump
Trucks: Four bids were received. Winter Contracting LLC, #10, 34 cubic yards,
$150.00/hr.; Winter Contracting LLC, #12, 32 cubic yards, $150.00/hr.; Bowes
Construction, #9, 17 cubic yards, $140.00/hr.; Bowes Construction, #18, 17 cubic
yards, $140.00/hr.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved the following bids be accepted:
Four (4) Motorgraders with Wings: Two bids were received. Bowes Construction, two
(2) 140H, $195.00/hr. One (1) 3- to 6-Yard Loader: Four bids were received. Winter
Contracting LLC, 624K, 3.50 cubic yards, $145.00/hr.; Bowes Construction, 966H CAT,
5.00 cubic yards, $215.00/hr., Bowes Construction, CAT, 4.00 cubic yards, $185.00/hr.,
Bowes Construction, CAT, 3.00 cubic yards, $165.00/hr. Four (4) Loaders withTen (10)
End-Dump Trucks: Eight bids were received. Winter Contracting LLC, #14, 23.00 cubic
yards, $125.00/hr.; Bowes Construction, #23, 22.7 cubic yards, $125.00/hr.; Bowes
Construction, #24, 22.7 cubic yards, $125.00/hr.; Prussman Contracting Inc, #19,
22.8 cubic yards, $135.00/hr.; Prussman Contracting Inc, #20, 22.8 cubic yards,
$135.00/hr.; Prussman Contracting Inc, #22, 22.2 cubic yards, $135.00/hr.; Prussman
Contracting Inc, #21, 20.6 cubic yards, $135.00/hr.; Prussman Contracting Inc. #23,
19.5 cubic yards, $135.00/hr. Four (4) Side-Dump Trucks: Four bids were received.
Winter Contracting LLC, #10, 34 cubic yards, $150.00/hr.; Winter Contracting LLC, #12,
32 cubic yards, $150.00/hr.; Bowes Construction, #9, 17 cubic yards, $140.00/hr.;
Bowes Construction, #18, 17 cubic yards, $140.00/hr.
Ordinance 19-022. A public hearing was held on Ordinance 19-022, an Ordinance
rezoning for Lots 6 & 7, Block 12, Folsom Addition from R-3A to B-3 District (166 & 170
1st Avenue South). A motion was made by Council Member Wendell, seconded by
Council Member Bacon, that Ordinance 19-022 be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Hansen, Brink, Bacon, Wendell, and Tilton
Byrne.
Resolution 19-067. A motion was made by Council Member Bacon, seconded by
Council Member Niemeyer, that Resolution 19-067, a Resolution Urging the Legislature
to Protect Consumer Choice and the Ability of Municipal Electric Utilities to Annex
Service Territory, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 -
Corbett, Niemeyer, Hansen, Brink, Bacon, Wendell, and Tilton Byrne.
Resolution 19-067 - Resolution Urging South Dakota Legislators to Preserve Consumer
Choice and the Ability of Municipal Electric Utilities to Serve All Municipal Citizens
Including those in Newly Annexed Areas
Whereas, the City of Brookings has chosen to own and operate a Municipal Electric
Utility and serve all the citizens of Brookings for over 120 years; and
Whereas, the Municipal Electric Utilities of South Dakota represent the values of the
communities they serve, providing operational and rate setting decisions locally by
citizens of the community at open and public meetings, and revenues are reinvested
locally to foster economic development and innovation; and
Whereas, the citizens of Brookings have chosen to invest in this Municipal Electric
Utility to help attain the community’s desired future through their resilient electrical
system that attracts essential businesses and jobs; and
Whereas, the Municipal Electric Utilities of South Dakota have consistently been one of
the most important economic development resources for job creation in our region by
allowing the cities involved to attract businesses with lower costs of power and highly
reliable service; and
Whereas, transfers from the Brookings Municipal Electric Fund to our General Fund
assists in providing for the health, safety and welfare of Brookings’ citizens, low
municipal real estate taxes, increased quality of life, livability, safe neighborhoods,
school funding and a welcoming sense of community; and
Whereas, any legislation prohibiting Municipal Electric Utilities to have a reasonable
opportunity for future growth would be harmful to the City of Brookings and not in the
public interest of all citizens of South Dakota.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City of Brookings that the South Dakota
Legislators be urged to support the Coalition to Preserve Customer Choice as they
advocate continuing to allow municipally owned electric utilities to serve all municipal
citizens in areas annexed into the cities.
Charter Amendment. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Niemeyer, that the proposal to Amend Section 2.08 of City of
Brookings Charter to provide for appointment of the Clerk by the City Manager be
approved. The motion failed by the following vote: No: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Hansen,
Brink, Bacon, Wendell, and Tilton Byrne.
Executive Session.A motion was made by Council Member Niemeyer, seconded by
Council Member Hansen, to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2, for
purposes of consulting with legal counsel or reviewing communications from legal
counsel about proposed or pending litigation or contractual matters, at 6:21 p.m. The
motion carried by a unanimous vote. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen,
seconded by Council Member Tilton Byrne, to exit Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. The
motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Adjourn.A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by Council
Member Brink, that this meeting be adjourned at 6:41 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
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Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
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File #:ID 2019-0446,Version:1
Recognition of City Attorney Steve Britzman for receiving the South Dakota Municipal Attorney’s
Association Distinguished Service Award.
Summary:
City Attorney Steve Britzman received the Distinguished Service Award from the South Dakota
Municipal Attorney’s Association at the South Dakota Municipal League Conference held in Aberdeen
on October 8-11, 2019. The award was presented in recognition of and appreciation for Steve’s
outstanding contributions and commitment to the South Dakota Municipal Attorney’s Association.
The City Council would like to recognize Steve Britzman for his commitment and dedication to
excellence in government as the City Attorney for the City of Brookings.
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File #:ID 2019-0444,Version:1
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: October 2019.
Summary:
Mark Sternhagen, Chair of the Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities, will be
accepting the Proclamation.
Attachments:
Proclamation
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Mayoral Proclamation
City of Brookings, South Dakota
WHEREAS, the National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2019 Theme is
“The Right Talent, Right Now;” and
WHEREAS, this is a time to celebrate the contributions and talents of Americans with
disabilities make to our city’s workforce and economic strength; and
WHEREAS, workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people, including people with
disabilities, are a critical part of our efforts to build an inclusive community and strong
economy; and
WHEREAS, National Disability Employment Awareness Month will honor the
thirtieth anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990, a celebration that will run through 2020; and
WHEREAS, today more than ever, there is a race for talent, and smart businesses are
navigating this by tapping into more talent pools, including people with
disabilities, who offer not just needed skills, but also creative ways of thinking
about how to solve problems and achieve business success; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, KEITH W. CORBETT, Mayor of the
City of Brookings, South Dakota, hereby proclaim October 2019 as
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set forth my hand and caused to be affixed
the Great Seal of the City of Brookings, this 22nd day of October, 2019.
Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
City of Brookings
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Sustainability Council Report on Plastic Bag Reduction / Elimination.
Summary:
The Sustainability Council has created and will present a report on the pros and cons of plastic bag
bans, the current use of plastic bag ordinances, a list of communities who have banned plastic bags,
and alternative tactics to reducing the use of plastic bags which do not require a plastic bag ban.
Background:
The Brookings Sustainability Council was established by ordinance in March 2011. The purpose of
the Sustainability Council is to investigate, propose, educate, communicate, and advocate investment
strategies and policies that will improve our future quality of life while still meeting the needs of the
present.
Areas of emphasis for the Sustainability Council include green community wide practices and future
quality of life issues. Given the Sustainability Council’s purpose and areas of emphasis, City Council
requested the Sustainability Council to research and report on plastic bag reduction and elimination
strategies.
June 25, 2019 City Council Minutes excerpt: “A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne,
seconded by Council Member Wendell, that the Sustainability Council study what peer communities
are doing to reduce or eliminate the use of plastic bags and single-use plastics for City Council
review at a future study session. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.”
Fiscal Impact:
None
Recommendation:
The Brookings Sustainability Council recommends that the City adopt a multi-faceted bag reduction
strategy.
Attachments:
Memo
Report
List of Cities with Plastic Bag Bans
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City Council Agenda Memo
From:The Brookings Sustainability Council
Council Meeting:October 22, 2019
Subject:Plastic Bag Reduction/Elimination
Person(s) Responsible: Jennifer McLaughlin, Chair, Brookings Sustainability Council
Summary:
The Sustainability Council has created and will present a report on the pros and cons of
plastic bag bans, the current use of plastic bag ordinances, a list of communities who
have banned plastic bags, and develop alternative tactics to reducing the use of plastic
bags which do not require a plastic bag ban.
Background:
The Brookings Sustainability Council was established by ordinance in March 2011. The
purpose of the Sustainability Council is to investigate, propose, educate, communicate,
and advocate investment strategies and policies that will improve our future quality of
life while still meeting the needs of the present.
Areas of emphasis for the Sustainability Council include green community wide
practices and future quality of life issues. Given the Sustainability Council’s purpose and
areas of emphasis, City Council requested the Sustainability Council to research and
report on plastic bag reduction and elimination strategies.
June 25, 2019 City Council Minutes excerpt: “A motion was made by Council Member
Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member Wendell, that the Sustainability Council
study what peer communities are doing to reduce or eliminate the use of plastic bags
and single-use plastics for City Council review at a future study session. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.”
Discussion:
The Brookings Sustainability Council will present findings on reducing and/or eliminating
the use of plastic bags. While there are both benefits and drawbacks to plastic bag
bans, reduction strategies can be employed to reduce the use of the plastic bags in the
community. Reduction strategies include spotlighting local business who are utilizing
sustainable practices, working with private sector outlets for plastic bag recycling, and
continually educating the public on the impact of plastic bag use.
An additional alternative to a plastic bag ban would be to consider the use of a
disincentive fee for the use of plastic bags. This fee could range from $.05 to $.25 on
the use of some or all single use bags.
Legal Consideration:
There are no legal considerations at this time.
Financial Consideration:
There are no financial considerations at this time.
Options:
The City Council has the following options:
1. Utilize the report for information purposes
2. Implement a plastic bag ban or disincentive fee
3. Consider other approaches to reduce plastic bag use in Brookings
Recommendation:
The Brookings Sustainability Council recommends that the City instead adopt a multi-
faceted bag reduction strategy through:
1. Education to help consumers reduce their use of plastic bags (and reuse/recycle
when reduction isn’t feasible).
2. Showcasing local business initiatives in this area to encourage other businesses
to take action.
3. Supporting incentives for reducing plastic bag use by both consumers and
businesses.
4. Partnering with businesses who offer plastic bag recycling or providing plastic
bag drop-off locations.
Additionally, the Brookings Sustainability Council recommends that the City adopt
policies, strategies and actions that support an overall Reduce-Reuse-Recycle culture
with an emphasis on reduction for all single-use plastics and not just plastic bags.
The Sustainability Council recommends that the City Council not pursue a plastic bag
ban at this time.
Action Requested:
There is no action requested at this time as the Plastic Bag Reduction/Elimination
Report is informational and advisory.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Report
2. List of Cities with Plastic Bag Bans
Plastic Bag Reduction/Elimination Report
I.Concerns with Plastic Bags
Reuse This Bag estimates that a plastic bag has a 12-minute lifespan from when it's initially filled with
groceries at the grocery store to when it is discarded. Compare this with estimates that those same
plastic bags take anywhere from 10 to 1,000 years to decompose depending on what environmental
conditions the bag is disposed of in. Quickly, the picture becomes clear that for a few minutes of use,
plastic bags weigh heavily on long-term environmental impact.
These bags eventually make their way to landfills and into our oceans, adding to the 8 million metric
tons of plastic entering the ocean every year. This impact every scale of marine ecosystems, from
bottom feeders and microorganisms to whales.
II.Current Status of Plastic Bag Bans in the USA
There are four states that have passed plastic bag bans. They are California, Hawaii, New York, and
Connecticut. The New York plastic bag legislation was signed into law in April of 2019 with
implementation in March of 2020. The Connecticut legislation was signed into law in June of 2019 with
implementation on July 1, 2021.
There are over 350 cities that have passed plastic bag bans. Many of the city bans will go into effect
either this year or 2020. The cities are mostly located on the west coast or the east coast. Cities in
California have had their bans in place for a few years so they should have some history on how it works.
There are a few cities nearby in Colorado and Illinois including Chicago that have plastic bag bans too.
The plastic bag bans are either just a simple ban on single-use plastic bags or a ban on single-use plastic
bags plus typically a 10 cent tax on paper bags.
There are also 13 states that have state statues banning political subdivisions from passing ordinances
banning plastic bags. Our neighboring states of Minnesota, Iowa, and North Dakota are among the 13
states stopping cities from writing ordinances banning plastic bags. Suspect the main reason is not to
have a myriad of the different ordinances and different rules in each jurisdiction in the same state.
South Dakota has no legislation related to the issue of plastic bags.
III.Pros and Cons of Plastic Bag Bans
The following are some arguments for and against plastic bag bans.
Pros of Ban Bags:
Ocean Contamination Plastic bags contribute to the garbage that is found in the ocean. The
plastic eventually breaks down into microscopic pieces that are consumed by the sea life and
works into the food chain. (So if you eat seafood, you might be consuming minute amounts of
plastic.)
Decomposition Time Plastic bags tend to be slow to degrade, especially in landfills. It is
speculated that plastic in a controlled environment such as a landfill could take up to a thousand
years to decompose.
Difficult to Recycle Plastic bags are difficult to recycle. The USEPA estimates that less than 5% of
plastic bags are recycled. (Note: Millennium Recycling in Sioux Falls no longer accepts single-use
plastic bags.)
Cons of Ban Bags:
Environmentally Friendly According to the Environmental Agency of England, reusable cotton
bags need to be used 131 times to equal the environmental impact of plastic bags. (This reflects
energy, other resources consumed to raise and process the cotton.) Raising cotton can have
additional environmental concerns such as fertilizer runoff from cotton fields.
Cost and Convenience For retailers, plastic bags are cheap, easy to transport and store, as well
as being simple to open and fill.
Jobs Plastic bag bans could cost jobs in the plastic industry.
Sanitary Conditions If unwashed, reusable bags can become contaminated especially if used to
transport food such as uncooked meat.
Unintended Consequences According to research done at the University of California–Berkeley,
paper bag usage went up more than 31 million kilograms per year in California after several
counties starting banning and taxing plastic bags in 2008. Single-use paper bags also require
more energy to make, transport, and recycle than plastic.
According to the Berkeley study, after bans were enforced in California, thicker kitchen garbage bags
and large trash bags purchases rose by as much as 67 percent.
(“The Pros and Cons of Banning Plastic Bags: Critics Weigh In” Jared Gnam, Special to the Epoch Times,
February 22, 2018
IV.Plastic Bag Ordinances – Summary of Ordinances Currently in Place
Plastic bag ban ordinances can vary greatly depending on what the intent of the elected leaders of the
various cities were trying to achieve. Plastic bag ban ordinances can include several elements such as
the size of the store (exempting smaller retailers), thickness of the plastic, taxes on paper bags,
implementation date etc. As a result, the ordinances range from fairly simple to fairly complex.
Size of Store Some cities are targeting large retailers and trying to exempt smaller businesses.
As a result some ordinances use 20,000 square feet as a cut off. Large retailers subject to the
ban and smaller businesses would be exempt.
Thickness of Plastic Some cities are targeting certain types of plastic bags. Therefore, some
ordinances refer to the mils of thickness of the plastic bag. Ranges can be from 2.25 mils to 12
mils. Some stores such as clothing stores use a thicker, better quality bag than many big box
retailers.
Taxes Some cities and states are targeting all bags and as a result put a 10 cent tax on paper
bags as well as banning single-use plastic bags.
Implementation Date Most ordinances set an implementation date that is one to two years
later than the date the ordinance is passed. This is to give the retailers time to react to the ban.
Miscellaneous Exemptions could be given to entities that are exempt from sales tax such as
churches, food distribution centers, Goodwill, government entities, etc.
V.Cities around the USA that have banned plastic bags
There is a popular and growing movement to ban or heavily tax single-use plastic bags across the United
States and globally. Here, we've collected the 349 known cities, counties, and states to have, in some
way, banned or taxed plastic bag use.
Currently, only Hawaii and California have statewide plastic bag bans, with several other cities having
either mandatory recycling programs, taxes on plastic bag use, etc.
Source: Wiki Commons
NOTE: When looking through the list of cities that have partially or wholly banned plastic bags, it's
important to note this is an active area of legislation. Local governments across the United States have
plans to vote on a ban in the coming years. If you'd like to use a great interactive map of each state, visit
Bag The Ban.https://www.bagtheban.com/
**See separate document with list of cities that have banned plastic bags.
VI.Considerations Other Than a Ban or Fee program: Encouraging and
Incentivizing Reduce-Reuse-Recycle
There are businesses in Brookings who are already taking on sustainability initiatives and making
efforts forward in a Reduce/Reuse/Recycle culture with an emphasis on Reduction. An opportunity
may be to put the spotlight on those businesses to encourage more sustainable practices. For
example, the Sustainability Council is aware that Cottonwood Coffee recently made a change in
their business practices in that they no longer put several of their to-go items in plastic “to-go
containers” (which were often also put into a plastic bag!). Their breakfast sandwiches and burritos
are wrapped in tinfoil as before but are now put into small paper “lunch-bags” and handed to the
customer. The Brookings Sustainability Council would like to promote sustainable business practices
and changes such as the one undertaken by Cottonwood Coffee.
Additionally, the City of Brookings currently does not have an outlet for plastic bag recycling. As
such, it is not feasible to provide plastic bag recycling containers at this time. However, the
Sustainability Council is making contact with private sector businesses in the community who
currently offer plastic bag recycling opportunities. The Sustainability Council is working to identify
strategic ways to support businesses who offer plastic bag recycling through promotion, branding,
and education.
VII.Notes to consider should the City proceed with a Plastic Bag Ban or
other Plastic Bag program:
1) Although it is not what the Sustainability Council recommends, the City could implement a
plastic bag ban in which case, we would recommend the following considerations:
a. Like with any cultural change effort, education will be vital to a successful program
should the City proceed with a Plastic Bag Ban. Several of our peer communities have
done educational campaigns at events and speaking engagements. Social media,
presentations, mailers, and booths have been used in peer communities. Using statistics
specific to Brookings has the potential to make the campaign more effective. See
examples from Moscow, Idaho.
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b. The Brookings Sustainability Council would recommend the City carefully investigate the
legal aspects of a ban, especially as it pertains to any conflicts with current or pending
state legislation.
2) While it is also not what the Sustainability Council would recommend, the City could consider
implementing a “disincentive” fee rather than a ban. If so, the Sustainability Council would
recommend the City consider the following:
a. Multiple cities have successfully implemented a fee on some or all (paper & plastic)
single use bags. These fees range in price from $0.05 - $0.25. According to Surfrider,
having a fee is an effective way to change behavior. In Washington D.C. a $0.05 fee on
plastic bags has reduced their plastic bag usage by 60%. In a survey done after the fee
was initiated, it stated that “53% of residents and 63% of businesses supporting the law
outright. Only 16% of residents and 8% of businesses said they were bothered by the
law, while the rest said they had no feelings about the bag law either way.” Another
option in the fee area, would be to charge retailers who distribute a large amount of
plastic bags an extra fee on their regular trash & recycling hauling fee.
(https://ddoe.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/ddoe/publication/attachments/DDOE%
202013%20Bag%20Law%20Survey%20Final%20Report%20(2).pdf) (Surfrider:
http://publicfiles.surfrider.org/Plastics/Plastic_Bag_Law_Activist_Toolkit_2019.pdf)
b. A few things to note with a bag fee:
i. Should include a fee on both paper and plastic as they both have environmental
impacts. We would need to decide what thickness of plastic bag would be
included in the fee.
ii. Have programs to ensure low income community members receive the reusable
bags they need or are exempt from the fee
1. Some communities have handed reusable bags out for free. Other
communities have allowed community members using SNAP/WIC no to
bypass the fee.
iii. Need to decide where that fee money goes and what it is used for
1. This varies from city to city, but options include a general fund,
environmental fund, or monies staying with the retailer.
iv. How would single use bags be handled in situations such as HyVee Aisle Online?
Plastic bag bans across the United States
Wiki Commons
City / County State Ban
DEL MAR CA City-wide ban on plastics bags and a 10-cent fee on
paper and reusable bags
ALAMEDA COUNTY CA County-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper
and reusable bags in all stores, and in all restaurants
ST. HELENA CA City-wide ban on plastic bags and a 10-cent fee on paper bags
OCEANSIDE CA City-wide ban on plastic bags and ten-cent fee on paper bags
SAN DIEGO CA City-wide ban on single-use plastic bags and ten-cent fee on
paper bags
DANVILLE CA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
SACRAMENTO COUNTY CA County-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper bags
YOUNTVILLE CA Town-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper bags
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CA County-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper bags
CATHEDRAL CITY CA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper bags
HERMOSA BEACH CA City-wide ban on plastic and 10-cent fee on paper
AMERICAN CANYON CA City-wide ban on plastic bags
MILPITAS CA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper bags
SEASIDE CA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper and
reusable bags
LAFAYETTE CA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper bags
MANHATTAN BEACH CA Ban on plastic bags
FAIRFAX CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
PACIFICA CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent paper bag fee
SACRAMENTO CA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee for paper bags
MARINA CA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper bags
ENCINITAS CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
HERCULES CA Ban on plastic and ten cent fee on recycled and reusable paper
bags
PACIFIC GROVE CA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee for allowable
carryout bags
PLEASANT HILL CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent paper bag fee
NEVADA CITY CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent paper bag fee
MOUNTAIN VIEW CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent paper bag fee
MONROVIA CA Ban on plastic bags
KING CITY CA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper and
reusable bags
MARTINEZ CA Ban on plastic bags
CHICO CA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee for paper bags
GRASS VALLEY CA City-wide ban on plastic bags
CALISTOGA CA City-wide ban on plastic bags
INDIO CA City-wide ban on plastic bags
WALNUT CREEK CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
BELVEDERE CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on reusable
bags
SOUTH PASADENA CA City-wide ban on plastic bags
ARCATA CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent tax on paper bags
PALM SPRINGS CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent tax on paper bags
LOS ALAMOS CA Ban on plastic bags
SANTA BARBARA CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent tax on paper bags
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 5-cent fee on paper bags
MONTEREY (COUNTY)CA County-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper and
reusable bags
SAN RAFAEL CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
NOVATO CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent paper bag fee
PETALUMA CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent tax on paper bags
SANTA ROSA CA City-wide ban on plastic bags
SALINAS CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent paper bag fee
ROHNERT PARK CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent tax on paper bags
COTATI CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
CLOVERDALE CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
HEALDSBURGH CA Ban on plastic and ten cent fee on paper
SAUSALITO CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
SEBASTOPOL CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
SONOMA CITY CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
SONOMA COUNTY CA City-wide ban on plastic bags
WINDSOR CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
DAVIS CITY CA City-wide ban on plastic bags
LOS ANGELES CITY CA Ban on plastic bags and ten-cent fee on paper bags
TRUCKEE CA City-wide ban on plastic bags
ORCUTT CA Ban on plastic bags and paper bag tax
LOS GATOS CA Plastic bag ban
CAMPBELL CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a small fee on paper and
reusable bags
PITTSBURG CA Ban on plastic bags and tax on paper bags
RICHMOND CA Ban on plastic bags and 5-cent paper bag tax
EL CERRITO CA City-wide ban on plastic bags
SAN PABLO CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 5-cent tax on plastic or
reusable bags
CULVER CITY CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
SAN JOSE CA City-wide ban on plastic with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
MILL VALLEY CA Ban on plastic bags
EAST PALO ALTO CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
REDWOOD CITY (IN SAN
MATEO COUNTY)CA Ban on plastic bags
CUPERTINO CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
LOS ALTOS CA Plastic bag ban and 25 cent fee on paper bags
PALO ALTO CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent tax on paper bags
SAN CARLOS CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 5-cent fee on paper bags
HALF MOON BAY CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
SAN BRUNO CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent tax on paper bags
PORTOLA VALLEY CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent paper bag fee
PACIFICA CA Ban on plastic bags and 25-cent tax on paper bags
MORGAN HILL CITY CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent paper bag fee
MENLO PARK CA Ban on plastic bags
BELMONT CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 25-cent fee on paper bags
FOSTER CITY CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent tax on paper bags
DALY CITY CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
COLMA CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
SAN MATEO CITY CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent tax on paper bags
SAN MATEO COUNTY CA County-wide ban on plastic bags
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
WOODSIDE CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
CARPINTERIA CA City-wide ban on plastic and paper bags
SANTA CRUZ CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent tax on paper bags
DANA POINT CA City-wide ban on plastic bags
CAPITOLA CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 25-cent tax on paper bags
BURLINGAME CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
BRISBANE CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
SUNNYVALE CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper and
reusable bags
WEST HOLLYWOOD CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent tax on paper bags
CARMEL BY THE SEA CA City-wide ban on plastic bags
MENDOCINO COUNTY CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent tax on paper bags
UKIAH COUNTY CA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent tax on paper bags
PLEASANTON CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent tax on paper and reusable bags
PIEDMONT CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper bags
OAKLAND CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper and reusable bags
NEWARK CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent tax on paper and reusable bags
MONTEREY CA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 25-cent paper bag fee
ALBANY CA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper and
reusable bags
LIVERMORE CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent tax on paper and reusable bags
BERKLEY COUNTY CA City-wide ban on plastic bags
HAYWARD CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent tax on paper bags
GLENDALE CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
FREMONT CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent tax on reusable
and paper bags
EMERYVILLE CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent tax on reusable
and paper bags
DUBLIN CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent tax on reusable
and paper bags
CORVALLIS CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 5-cent fee on paper bags
LAGUNA BEACH CA Ban on plastic bags and a ten cent fee on paper bags
SAN LEANDRO CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent tax on paper
and reusable bags
UNION CITY CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent tax on paper
and reusable bags
FORT BRAGG CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
ARROYO GRANDE CA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper
PISMO BEACH CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent tax on paper bags
PASO ROBLES CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent paper bag fee
MORRO BAY CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent tax on paper bags
ATASCADERO CA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper bags
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CA County-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent tax on paper
bags
GROVER BEACH CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent tax on paper bags
WATSONVILLE CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-25 cent fee on paper
bags
MILLBRAE CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent tax on paper bags
SOLANA BEACH CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
PASADENA CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent tax on paper bags
OJAI CA Ban on plastic bags and 10-cent paper bag fee
SAN LUIS OBISPO CA City-wide ban with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
SAN FRANCISCO CA City-wide ban on plastic bags
MARIN COUNTY CA Ban on plastic bags
LOS ANGELES COUNTY CA Ban on plastic bags and ten cent fee for paper bags
SANTA CLARA COUNTY CA County-wide ban on plastic bags with a 15 cent fee on paper bags
SANTA MONICA CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
LONG BEACH CA Ban on plastic bags and ten cent fee on paper bags
CALABASAS CA City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent fee on paper bags
MALIBU CA Ban on plastic bags
CALIFORNIA (STATEWIDE)CA Statewide ban on single-use plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper
and reusable bags
BISBEE AZ City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 5-cent tax on paper bags
ANCHORAGE AK City-wide ban on plastic bags, 10-50-cent tax for paper bags
UNALASKA AK City-wide ban on plastic bags
PALMER AK City-wide ban on plastic bags
WASILLA AK City-wide ban on plastic bags
CORDOVA AK City-wide ban on plastic bags
HOOPER BAY AK City-wide ban on plastic bags
BETHEL AK City-wide ban on plastic bags
CRESTED BUTTE CO City-wide ban on plastic bags
AVON CO Town-wide ban on plastic bags, 10-cent tax on paper bags
NEDERLAND CO City-wide 10-cent fee on paper and plastic bags
BRECKENRIDGE CO City-wide 10-percent tax on plastic bags
BOULDER CO 10-cent fee on plastic bags
ASPEN CO City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 20-cent fee on paper bags
CARBONDALE CO City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 20-cent tax on paper bags
TELLURIDE CO City-wide ban on plastic bags with a 10-cent tax on paper bags
GREENWICH CT City-wide ban on plastic bags (3 year sunset)
WESTPORT CT Westport, CT implemented a ban on plastic bags for all retailers
in the city
WASHINGTON DC City-wide 5-cent tax on plastic and paper bags
CORAL GABLES FL City-wide ban on plastic bags
OAHU HI County-wide ban on plastic bags, 15-cent tax on reusable plastic
bags, and ban on all plastic bags by 2020
OAHU HI Ban on plastic bags
HAWAII COUNTY HI County-wide ban on plastic bags
HONOLULU HI City-wide ban on plastic bags
MAUI COUNTY HI County-wide ban on plastic bags
KAUAI COUNTY HI County-wide ban on plastic bags
MARSHALL COUNTY IA County-wide ban on plastic bags
OAK PARK IL City-wide 10-cent tax for retailers over 5,000 square feet
CHICAGO IL City-wide 7-cent tax on plastic and paper bags
EVANSTON IL City-wide ban on plastic bags less than 225ml thick
DARTMOUTH MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
WILMINGTON MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
HAVERHILL MA City-wide ban on plastic bags for businesses with 8,000 square
feet or more
ANDOVER MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
LOWELL MA City-wide ban on plastic bags (retail establishments 3,000 sq ft
or greater)
DANVERS MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
WESTFORD MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
GLOUCESTER MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
HOPKINTON MA Town-wide plastic bag ban
BELMONT MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
BOSTON MA City-wide ban on plastic bags, Five-cent tax on paper,
reusable and compostable bags
COHASSET MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
WINCHESTER MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
MARSHFIELD MA Town-wide plastic bag ban
WESTBOROUGH MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
SWAMPSCOTT MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
TOPSFIELD MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
WAYLAND MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
WAKEFIELD MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
MELROSE MA City-wide ban on plastic bags (businesses over 8,000 sq ft)
SOUTH HADLEY MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
SUDBURY MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
DALTON MA City-wide ban on plastic bags less than 40 mils
YARMOUTH MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
ARLINGTON MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
STOCKBRIDGE MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
BOURNE MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
OAK BLUFFS MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
FRAMINGHAM MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
EDGARTOWN MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags and fee on paper and
reusable bags
ATHOL MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
SANDWICH MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
IPSWICH MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags and fee on paper bags
DENNIS MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
BEDFORD MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
PLYMOUTH MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
NATICK MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
WATERTOWN MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
SHREWSBURY MA City-wide ban on plastic bags less than 40 mils thick
LENOX MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
LEE MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags and tax on paper bags
ADAMS MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
AMHERST MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
CHILMARK MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags and fee on paper and
reusable bags
AQUINNAH MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
WEST TISBURY MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags and fee on paper and
reusable bags
TISBURY MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags and fee on paper and
reusable bags
SALEM MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
WELLESLY MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
BARNSTABLE MA City-wide ban on plastic bags less than 3 mils thick
SOMERVILLE MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
FALMOUTH MA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper bags
HAMILTON MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
HARWICH MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
CAMBRIDGE MA City-wide ban on single-use plastic bags and 10-cent fee
on paper and composed plastic bags
TRURO MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
BRIDGEWATER MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
NORTHAMPTON MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
CONCORD MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
CHATHAM MA City-wide ban on single-use plastic bags
WELLFLEET MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
WILLIAMSTOWN MA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
NEWTON MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
MARBLEHEAD MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
PROVINCETOWN MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
NEWBURYPORT MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
GREAT BARRINGTON MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
MANCHESTER MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
BROOKLINE MA City-wide ban on plastic bags
HARFORD MD County-wide ban on plastic yard waste bags
ABERDEEN MD City-wide ban on plastic yard waste bags
TAKOMA PARK MD City-wide ban on plastic bags
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MD Five-cent charge on each paper or plastic carryout bag provided
by retail establishments
CHESTERTOWN MD Chestertown, MD implemented a ban on plastic bags for all
retailers
ROCKLAND ME City-wide ban on plastic bags
MANCHESTER ME Town-wide ban on plastic bags
BLUE HILL ME Town-wide plastic bag ban
BATH ME City-wide ban on plastic bags, and a five-cent tax on paper bags
(increasing to 10-cents and 15-cents in 2019 and 2020)
BELFAST ME City-wide ban on plastic bags
CAPE ELIZABETH ME Town-wide five-cent tax on plastic bags
BRUNSWICK ME Town-wide ban on plastic bags
TOPSHAM ME Town-wide 5-cent fee on plastic bags
SACO ME City-wide ban on plastic bags
FREEPORT ME Town-wide ban on plastic bags and five-cent fee on paper bags
KENNEBUNK ME Town-wide ban on plastic bags
FALMOUTH ME City-wide 5-cent fee on plastic and paper bags
YORK ME Town-wide ban on plastic bags
SOUTH PORTLAND ME City-wide 5-cent fee on plastic and paper bags
PORTLAND ME City-wide 5-cent fee on plastic and paper bags
WASHTENAW COUNTY MI County-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on reusable
bags
HYDE COUNTY NC County-wide ban on plastic bags
DARE COUNTY NC County-wide ban on plastic bags
CURRITUCK COUNTY NC County-wide ban on plastic bags
JERSEY CITY NJ City-wide ban on plastic bags
BELMAR NJ Borough-wide ban on plastic bags
BRIGANTINE BEACH NJ City-wide ban on plastic bags
HOBOKEN NJ City-wide ban on plastic bags, fee on paper and reusable bags
(up to 25-cents); low-income customers exempt
BRADLEY BEACH NJ Borough-wide ban on plastic bags
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP NJ Town-wide ban on plastic bags
ATLANTIC COUNTY NJ County-wide ban on plastic bags and straws within parks
TEANECK NJ 5-cent tax on plastic bags
MONMOUTH BEACH NJ Borough-wide ban on plastic bags
LONG BEACH NJ Town-wide ban on plastic bags
POINT PLEASANT BEACH NJ Borough-wide ban on plastic bags
LONGPORT NJ 10-cent fee on paper and plastic bags
SILVER CITY NM City-wide ban on plastic bags
SANTA FE NM City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent tax on paper bags
BEDFORD NY Town-wide 10-cent fee on plastic and paper bags
LEWISBORO NY Town-wide ban on plastic bags,15-cent fee on paper bags
SEA CLIFF NY Village-wide minimum 5-cent tax on plastic bags
SUFFOLK COUNTY NY County-wide five-cent fee on paper and plastic bags
LONG BEACH NY City-wide five-cent fee on plastic bags
NEW CASTLE NY City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper bags
NEW YORK CITY NY City-wide 5-cent fee on plastic bags
PATCHOGUE VILLAGE NY City-wide ban on plastic bags
SAG HARBOR NY Village-wide ban on plastic bags
SOUTHAMPTON NY City-wide ban on plastic bags
NEW PALTZ VILLAGE NY Village-wide ban on plastic bags
HASTINGS ON HUDSON NY City-wide ban on plastic bags
LARCHMONT NY City-wide ban on plastic bags
MAMARONECK NY Village-wide ban on plastic bags
RYE NY City-wide ban on plastic bags
EAST HAMPTON NY City-wide ban on plastic bags
NEW YORK (STATEWIDE)NY Proposal for State-wide ban on plastic bags w/Amendments
MILWAUKIE OR City-wide ban on plastic bags
MANZANITA OR City-wide ban on plastic bags
MCMINNVILLE OR City-wide ban on plastic bags
HOOD RIVER OR City-wide ban on plastic bags
FOREST GROVE OR City-wide ban on plastic bags
ASHLAND OR City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent fee on paper bags
EUGENE OR City-wide ban on plastic bags and 5-cent fee on paper bags
CORVALLIS OR City-wide ban on plastic bags and 5-cent fee on paper bags
PORTLAND OR City-wide ban on plastic bags
PROVIDENCE RI City-wide ban on plastic bags and 10-cent tax on paper and
reusable bags
NORTH KINGSTOWN RI Town-wide ban on plastic bags
JAMESTOWN RI City-wide ban on plastic bags
NEW SHOREHAM RI Town-wide ban on plastic bags
NEWPORT RI City-wide ban on plastic bags
MIDDLETOWN RI City-wide ban on plastic bags
BARRINGTON RI City-wide ban on plastic bags
MOUNT PLEASANT SC City-wide ban on plastic bags
BEAUFORT COUNTY SC County-wide ban on plastic bags
SURFSIDE BEACH SC City-wide ban on plastic bags
FOLLY BEACH SC City-wide ban on plastic bags
ISLE OF PALMS SC City-wide ban on plastic bags
BROWNSVILLE TX City-wide ban of plastic bags
EAGLE PASS TX City-wide ban on plastic bags
PORT ARANSAS TX City-wide ban on plastic bags suspended
LAREDO TX City-wide plastic bag ban
KERMIT TX Plastic bag ban and 10-cent tax on paper bags
SUNSET VALLEY TX City-wide plastic bag ban
FREER TX City-wide plastic bag ban
AUSTIN TX The ordinance include specific carryout bag standards,
exemptions and signage requirements
LAGUNA VISTA TX Plastic bag ban at all retailers
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND TX City-wide plastic bag ban
FORT STOCKTON TX A bag ban ordinance with an exception for plastic bags that
are labeled 100% recyclable
MOAB UT City-wide ban on plastic bags
PARK CITY UT City-wide ban on plastic bags in stores larger than 12,000 sq ft
PARK CITY UT City-wide ban on plastic bags in stores larger than 12,000 sq ft
BRATTLEBORO VT Town-wide ban on plastic bags
KENMORE WA City-wide ban on plastic bags, 5-cent fee on paper bags
LA CONNER WA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
PORT ANGELES WA City-wide ban on plastic bags less than 225 mm, 5-cent tax on
all bags
TACOMA WA City-wide ban on plastic bags less than 225 mils thick
FRIDAY HARBOR WA Town-wide ban on plastic bags
SAN JUAN COUNTY WA County-wide ban on plastic bags
TUMWATER WA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 5-cent fee on paper bags
THURSTON COUNTY WA County-wide ban on plastic bags and 5-cent fee on paper bags
OLYMPIA WA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 5-cent fee on paper bags
LACEY WA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 5-cent fee on paper bags
MERCER ISLAND WA City-wide ban on plastic bags
SHORELINE WA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 5-cent fee on paper bags
ISSAQUAH WA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 5-cent fee on paper bags
MUKILTEO WA City-wide ban on plastic bags
PORT TOWNSEND WA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 5-cent fee on paper bags
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND WA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 5-cent fee on paper bags
BELLINGHAM WA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 5-cent fee on paper bags
SEATTLE WA City-wide ban on plastic bags and 5-cent fee on paper bags
EDMONDS WA City-wide ban on plastic bags
What you'll notice is that there are quite a few states that are missing from the list above.
Since plastic bag bans have been pushed by local governments, they may not be a top
priority for certain regions. However, one thing is clear, the list will continue to grow.
“US To Ban Plastic Bags, Will Your City Be Next?” Trevor Nace, Senior Contributor,
Forbes, Sept. 20, 2018
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 2019-0443,Version:1
Department Presentation: Street
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STREET DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
WHO WE ARE
It is the mission of the City of Brookings Street Department to fund
equipment, materials, and personnel in order to provide a safe network of
streets, avenues, and alleys throughout the City. We intend to do this by responding promptly and courteously to citizen’s requests and concerns.
CORE SERVICES
•Asphalt Maintenance
•Traffic Safety
•Mosquito Control
•Snow Removal
•Dust Control / Alley Maintenance
Asphalt Maintenance
•Crew of 5 FT and 2 PT summer employees
•Asphalt budget of $70,000
•Focus is in the chip seal area
•7 year rotation
•Emergency patches and potholes
•Crack sealing
•Pavement Maintenance Program
•Developed by Banner Associates
•GIS based
•Runs on tablets
Asphalt Maintenance Program
Traffic Safety
•Crew of 2 FT and 2 PT summer employees
•Maintain all city signage and street markings
•3,550 signs
•950 gallons of paint
•Thermoplastic crosswalks and stop bars –7 years of life
•Sign and Paint budget of $50,000
•Sign Maintenance Program
•Developed by Banner Associates
•GIS based
•Runs on tablets
Sign Maintenance Program
Snow Removal
•City crews and contractors
•City crews respond first
•Collaborative departmental effort
•Contractors have specific areas
•Contractors assist with snow hauling
•Contractor budget of $98,880
•Equipment Innovations
•Side dump
•Loaders with two way plows and wings
•Operations Plan to be presented in November
Mosquito Control
•Crew of 2 FT employees
•Focus is to prevent West Nile Virus
•Liquid Larvacide and Granular Applications
•Liquid –PCT 3-15 ULV
•Granular –VectoBac 12AS
•Operation budget of $30,000
•$6,500 in SD Mosquito Grants
Dust Control / Alley Maintenance
•Crew of 1 FT employee
•Dust Control
•Self performed chloride application
•3500 gallon chloride tank
•Operation budget of $17,000
•No contractor cost
•More coverage and response ability
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
STREET DEPARTMENT
125 2nd Street
(605) 692-2016
mbartley@cityofbrookings.org
LARSON ICE ARENA
•Project Overview
•Ammonia ice plant system replacement
•Sub floor heating system replacement
•Water mitigation installation
•New concrete rink floors
•McKinstry Construction
•Awarded Contract in February 2019
•Construction started April 2019
•Construction finished September 2019
•NTE budget of $3,690,278.00
•Benefits of new ammonia (NH3) system
•More environmentally friendly
•R22 no longer in production
•Energy efficiency
•Direct drive compressors
•Reduced maintenance costs
•Ability to control both rink temperatures separately
•Hockey vs. Figure Skating
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:RES 19-085,Version:1
Public Hearing and Action on Resolution 19-085, a Resolution Levying Assessment for Project 2018-
01SWR, 2018 Sidewalk Repair Sites.
Summary:
This project is the annual concrete project and entails construction of miscellaneous concrete work
including the replacing sidewalks that constitute a trip hazard. The City Council adopted Resolution
18-051 on July 24, 2018 which authorized the sidewalk assessment project. The project has been
completed and this is the final step in the assessment process. The assessment cost for each
property owner is calculated by using their specific sidewalk cost plus a 6% fee for engineering and
administration. The City mailed each property owner a notice of the public hearing and a copy of the
assessment roll which details the cost of the sidewalk repairs at their address. The assessment is
attached.
This resolution will levy the sidewalk assessment for project 2018-01SWR, 2018 Sidewalk Repairs.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.
Attachments:
Memo
Resolution
Assessment Roll
Map
Notice
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City Council Agenda Memo
From:Jackie Lanning, City Engineer
Council Meeting:October 22, 2019
Subject:Public Hearing and Action on Resolution 19-085, a
Resolution Levying Assessment for Project 2018-01SWR,
2018 Sidewalk Repair Sites.
Person(s) Responsible: Jackie Lanning, City Engineer
Summary:
This resolution will levy the sidewalk assessment for Project 2018-01SWR, 2018
Sidewalk Repairs.
Background:
This project is the annual concrete project and entails construction of miscellaneous
concrete work including the replacing sidewalks that constitute a trip hazard. The City
Council adopted Resolution 18-051 on July 24, 2018 which authorized the sidewalk
assessment project. The project has been completed and this is the final step in the
assessment process. The assessment cost for each property owner is calculated by
using their specific sidewalk cost plus a 6% fee for engineering and administration.
The City mailed each property owner a notice of the public hearing and a copy of the
assessment roll which details the cost of the sidewalk repairs at their address.
Discussion:
Approval of this resolution will levy the assessment for the 2018-01SWR, 2018 Sidewalk
Repairs. Upon approval, the Finance Office will send each property owner an invoice
for the repairs.
Legal Consideration:
None.
Financial Consideration:
The payments from the sidewalk assessment costs will be recovered into the
assessment fund.
Options:
The City Council has the following options:
1. Approve as presented
2. Deny
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the resolution as presented.
Action Requested:
Approval of the resolution to authorize the City to assess the repair costs.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Resolution
2. Assessment Roll
3. Notice
Resolution 19-085
A Resolution Levying Assessment for Project 2018-01SWR
2018 Sidewalk Repair Sites
Whereas, the City Council has provided for sidewalk repair work to be completed under
Project 2018-01SWR, 2018 Sidewalk Repair Sites.
Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South Dakota, as follows:
1. The City Council has made all investigation and authorized by Resolution
18-051, which deem the work necessary and have found and determined that
the amount which each lot or tract will be benefited by the construction of the
sidewalk improvement heretofore designated as Concrete Maintenance
Project 2018-01SWR is the amount stated in the proposed assessment roll.
2. The assessment for Sidewalk Assessment Project 2018-01SWR is hereby
approved and the assessment thereby specified are levied against each and
every lot, piece or parcel of land thereby described.
3. Such assessments, unless paid within thirty (30) days after the date of mailing
of a statement of account by the City, shall be collected by the City in
accordance with the procedure for Plan One in Sections 9-43, South Dakota
Compiled Laws of 1967, as amended with interest of 10% on the unpaid
balance.
4. Assessments amounting to less than $300.00 shall be paid in one payment.
Passed and approved this 22nd day of October, 2019.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
________________________________
Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Filed 10·2·19
2018 Prices:
PARCEL NUMBER
403450010000200
404200020000300
403650110000915
404550080000105
405000010000100
403650160000930
403650150000305
403650150000310
401550040000500
403650150000405
401700000003600
402400010001100
403000020001000
Totals:
Remove 4" PCC Sidewalk:
(Per sauare foot)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
MILLERS ADDmON, W 50' OF S 75'
& W 15' OF N 10' LOT 1, W 15' OF
LOT 2, BLK 1
PARKDALE HOME ADON, S 60' OF
LOTS 1-2-3, BLK 2 60 X 139
MOREHOUSE ADDmON, W 86' OF
S 25' OF SUBLOT B & W 86' OF N
44.3' OF SUBLOT COF LOT 9 BLK
11 .137 AC (5 968SF 69.3 X 86)
PETERSONS SECOND ADDmON, S
55' OF N 120' OF LOTS 1-2 BLK 8
55 X 100
RANDI PETERSONS ADON, ALL OF
LOT 1 EXC H-1 & H-2 & LOT 2, BLK
1 15,436 SQ FT
MOREHOUSE ADDmON, N 53 1/2'
OF S 105' LOT 9, BLK 16, 53.5 X
175
MOREHOUSE ADDmON, G OF LOT
3, BLK 15 SO X 155
MOREHOUSE ADDmON, LOT F OF
LOT 3, BLK 15 50 X 155
FAIRGROUNDS ADON, LOT 5, BLK 4
90 X 130
MOREHOUSE ADDmON, S 10' OF
B, ALL OF C, LOT 4, BLK 15 60 X
154.7
FISHBACK SUBDIVN, LOT 36 70 X
130
HILLCREST ADDmON, LOTS 11 &
12 EXC LOT H-1 THERE OF, BLK 1
17048 SQ FT
LEGEROS ADDTION, LOT 10 BLK 2
59 X 165
$2.76
2018-01SWR ASSESSMENT ROLL
CONCRETE MAINTENANCE PROJECT
Install Trip
Hazard 4" PCC $6'68
(per square foot}
SIDEWALK SIDEWALK
OWNER ADDRESS REMOVED
CSO FT)
LGW INVESTMENTS LLC
1833 7TH AVE S 919 7th St. 26.50
BROOKINGS SD 57006
Bl PROPERTIES LLC
PO BOX 125 921 3rd Ave 53.00
GARY SD 57237
MINNKOTA INVESTMENT CO
1019 8TH AVE 922 8th Ave 49.30
BROOKINGS SD 57006
DAS PROPERTIES INC
47096 OAKBROOK LOOP 923 7th Ave 108.00
BROOKINGS SD 57006
CHS INC
AITN: PROPERTY TAX
PO BOX 64089 1005 6th St. 30.30
SAINT PAUL MN 55164
BRECHT, P RAE
1020 6TH AVE 1020 6th Ave 98.80
BROOKINGS SD 57006
PRODOEHL, KYLE J
1019 8TH AVE 1025 8th Ave 19.40
BROOKINGS SD 57006
DARNALL RENTALS LLC
1100 8TH ST S 1031 8th Ave 19.40
BROOKINGS SD 57006
MICHEAL & ANN MONNENS
1034 11 TH ST S 1034 11th St. S. 81.20
BROOKINGS SD 57006
HINTZ, DIANE F
1042 7TH AVE 1042 7th Ave 35.60
BROOKINGS SD 57006
STEVEN & TARA HIETPAS
1048 ORCLE DR 1048 Circle Dr. 78.30
BROOKINGS SD 57006
GCS HOLDINGS LLC
2229 6TH ST 1461 6th St. 48.10
BROOKINGS SD 57006
MAITHEW & JANET SORENSON
1514 3RD ST 1514 3rd St. 818.30
BROOKINGS SD 57006
REMOVAL
COST
$73.14
$146.28
$136.07
$298.08
$83.63
$272.69
$53.54
$53.54
$224.11
$98.26
$216.11
$132.76
$2,258.51
3666.40 $10,119.26
Adjust Water Curb Stop: $132.50
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SIDEWALK ADJUST ADJUST
INSTALLED INSTALL COST CURB CURB STOP TOTAL COST
(SQ FT) STOP COST
26.50 $177.02 0 $0.00 $250.16
53.00 $354.04 0 $0.00 $500.32
49.30 $329.32 0 $0.00 $465.39
108.00 $721.44 1 $132.50 $1,152.02
30.30 $202.40 0 $0.00 $286.03
98.80 $659.98 1 $132.50 $1,065.17
19.40 $129.59 0 $0.00 $183.14
19.40 $129.59 0 $0.00 $183.14
81.20 $542.42 0 $0.00 $766.53
35.60 $237.81 0 $0.00 $336.06
78.30 $523.04 0 $0.00 $739.15
48.10 $321.31 0 $0.00 $454.06
818.30 $5,466.24 0 $0.00 $7,724.75
3666.40 $24,491.55 3 $397.50 $35,008.32
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Notice of Hearing on Assessment Roll
Sidewalk Repair Project No. 2018-01SWR City of Brookings, South Dakota
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for Sidewalk Assessment Project No. 2018-01SWR of
the City of Brookings was filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 2nd day of October, 2019, and is
thereby open for public inspection. The Brookings City Council will meet in the Chambers, Brookings
City & County Government Center, 520 3rd Street, Brookings, SD on Tuesday, the 22nd day of
October, 2019 at 6:00 PM for hearing on the said assessment roll and any objections thereto.
Sidewalk Assessment Project 2018-01SWR consists of the following: Various sidewalk repair sites
throughout the City of Brookings as detailed in the assessment roll on file at the office of the City
Clerk. Cost of sidewalk to be assessed is $2.76per square foot for removal, $6.68 per square foot for
installation of 4” sidewalk and $132.50 for adjusting water curb stops. Reference is made to the
assessment roll for further particulars.
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the City ADA Coordinator at 692-6281 at least
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