HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 44-90 RESOLUTION NO. 44-90
CITY OF ATASCADERO WASTE REDUCTION AND
PROCUREMENT POLICY RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, local landfills are rapidly reaching capacity and
siting new landfills is becoming increasingly difficult; and
WHEREAS, most of the material that enters the waste stream
can be recycled, reused or incorporated in the manufacture of new
products; and
WHEREAS, City participation in and promotion of recycling
and waste reduction programs sets a positive example for local
residents and businesses while significantly reducing the amount
of material entering the landfill; and
WHEREAS, for recycling programs to be successful, markets
must be developed for recycled products; and
WHEREAS, AB 939 requires local governments to divert 25% of
solid waste from landfills through source reduction, recycling
and composting by 1995 and another 25% by the year 2000; and
WHEREAS, AB 4 requires that local agencies buy recycled
products that meet specified criteria and allows purchasing pref-
erences for recycled products;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Atascadero as follows:
1 . Within six months of the adoption of this resolution,
all City departments must conduct a review of existing
product and service specifications to determine whether
they require the use of products manufactured from
virgin materials or exclude the use of recycled, recy-
clable or reusable products.
2 . In the event such specifications exist, they must be
eliminated unless it can be demonstrated to the sat-
isfaction of the City Manager that the recycled,
recyclable or reusable products would not meet the
necessary performance standards .
3 . Within the same six months, all City departments must
recommend necessary changes to the City Manager to
ensure that performance standards for particular prod-
ucts can be met and that specifications are not overly
stringent. All product specifications should include
a requirement for the use of recycled, recyclable and
reusable materials to the maxiumum extent practicable,
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subject to an alternative showing that the performance
of the product will be jeopardized or that the product
will negatively impact health, safety or operational
efficiency.
4 . Outside contractors bidding to provide products or ser-
vices to the City shall comply with the requirements
set forth in this resolution.
5 . When recycled and recyclable products are used, reason-
able efforts shall be undertaken to label the products
accordingly.
6 . A 10p price preference may be given to recycled prod-
ucts, reusable products offered as alternatives to dis-
posable products, and products designed to be recycled
where they are offered as alternatives to non-recycla-
ble products . This price preference can be increased
for specific products at the discretion of the City
Manager.
7 . The City will cooperate with neighboring cities and
other governmental agencies in developing a comprehen-
sive purchasing strategy intended to stimulate the
market for recycled, recyclable and reusable products .
8 . All City departments shall cooperate to further the
purposes of this resolution. The Recycling Committee
shall offer assistance in the implementation of this
resolution.
9 . Existing inventories of products manufactured from
virgin materials or materials not recyclable or other-
wise reusable should continue to be used in a prudent
manner until said inventories are depleted, at which
time they will be replaced with products conforming to
the requirements of this resolution.
On motion by Councilmember Mackey seconded by
Councilmember shiers , the foregoing resolution is adopted
in its entirety on the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Borgeson, Shiers, Mackey and Mayor Pro-Tem Lilley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Dexter?.
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ADOPTED: 4/10/90
ATTEST:
LEE DAYKA, City Jerk -ROBERT- -ILL Mayor Pro Tem
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
AR ER R. M NT N, City Attorney
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