HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 061306-T - Takeback RecyclingRESOLUTION NO. ez I f
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF STATE
LEGISLATION REQUIRING PRODUCERS OF ELECTRONICS AND
COMPUTERS TO PARTICIPATE IN TAKEBACK RECYCLING
PROGRAMS, AND ADOPTION OF STATEWIDE PROCUREMENT
GUIDELINES TO REQUIRE VENDORS WHO PROVIDE PRODUCTS TO
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO TAKE BACK DISCARDED
ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS.
WHEREAS, discarded electronic products, including computers, televisions, and cell
phones, can contain toxic materials that can pose hazards to human health and the
environment when Iandfilled or incinerated; and
WHEREAS, discarded electronic products are an increasing problem for the City of
Georgetown and other local governments, who are currently responsible for providing a
safe means of disposal of these products; and
WHEREAS, the costs incurred by the City of Georgetown for disposal of products
that contain toxic material and are not easily recyclable, particularly electronics, are in
affect taking away valuable funding that could easily be spent on other recycling programs;
and
WHEREAS, producer takeback recycling programs shift the burden of disposal
costs for electric products from local ratepayers back to the producers, internalizing these
costs and giving a market incentive to design products that are more durable, less toxic
and recyclable.
N OW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
S ECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution
are hereby found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference
herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby
finds that this ordinance implements the following policy of the Century Plan - Policy Plan
Element:
P olicy Statement 13.0, which states ' All municipal operations are conducted in an
efficient business -like manner and sufficient financial resources for both current and
future needs are provided,"
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and further finds that the enactment of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with
any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter
of the Policy Plan.
S ECTION 2. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this 13th day of June 2006.
ATTEST:
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
S andra D. Lee B9: GE,�' Nelon
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
P atricia T. Carls, Brown and Carls, L.L.P.
City Attorney
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