HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-93-936)-11/02/1993
RESOLUTION R-93-936
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE EXECUTION OF A
GRANT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CLEAN CITIES 2000
PROGRAM THROUGH THE TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE
CONSERVATION COMMISSION PROVIDING
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS IN
COOPERATION WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE
CITIES OF GRAPEVINE, SOUTHLAKE AND COPPELL;
WHEREAS, Clean Cities 2000 is the statewide program sponsored by the Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission to reduce pollution
generated in Texas and to provide citizens with the information they
need to care for the Texas environment; and
WHEREAS, Clean Cities 2000 is a campaign to develop environmental
partnerships with local governments and to create comprehensive
environmental programs at the local level; and
WHEREAS, Clean Cities 2000, Phase I involves implementing comprehensive
municipal recycling and composting programs to help cities reach the
40 percent recycling goal of S8 1340 and the Clean Cities 2000 goal
of 50 to 60 percent reduction in the disposal of solid waste in landfills
by the year 2000; and
WHEREAS, Clean Cities 2000, Phase II involves implementing programs for air
pollution, water quality, and continuing environmental education; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Colleyville, Grapevine, Southlake and Coppell have
agreed to work together to develop environmental initiatives in
conformance with requirements of the Clean Cities 2000 program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the said cities have recognized the need for the establishment
of and participation in the Lake Cities Environmental Coalition for the
purpose of planning environmental initiatives in conformance with the
requirements of the Clean Cities 2000 program.
Section 2. That the City Council does hereby support the establishment of the
Lake Cities Environmental Coalition for the purpose of planning a
multi-jurisdictional and comprehensive recycling program as outlined
by Clean Cities 2000.
Section 3. That this resolution become effective from and after the date of its
passage.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
Passed and approved by vote of S ayes, 0
abstentions on this ;l~ day of NOVUl\bl"" , I qq3.
nays, and ()
ATTEST: +J~
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City Secretary
CITYnOLLEYVILLE
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Richard Newton
Mayor