HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 3367 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) RESOLUTION NO. 3367
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE)ss
CITY OF SAN JACINTO )
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JACINTO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
PREFERABLE PURCHASES AND PRACTICES POLICY FOR
THE CITY
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of San Jacinto to conserve and protect
natural resources for current and future citizens; and
WHEREAS, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB
939) mandates that local jurisdictions reduce the amount of waste being disposed of
by 50 percent and that they participate in and promote waste reduction, reuse and
recycling programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Jacinto's participation in and promotion of
recycling programs can significantly reduce the amount of material entering the
waste stream, thereby conserving natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Jacinto's commitment to the purchase of recycled
materials will foster market development for recycled products; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Jacinto, through the implementation of this policy,
will serve as a model for private industry and local businesses; and
WHEREAS, this policy will further contribute to the City's compliance with
State requirements that cities undertake and support recycled market development
activities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The foregoing stalernenls are true and correct;
2. The attached Environmental Purchasing Policy is herby established as a
procedure and guideline to be followed in the purchasing of goods and services
by all City departments;
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1ST day of March, 2011, by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bartel, Kotyuk, Ledezma, Miller
Nays: None
Absent: Di Memmo
Abstain: None
City Qf San Jacinto
Scott Miller, Mayor
ATTEST:
Richard Miller, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Bost, Bost,, and Krieger, LLP
Se6e S. Balli er, City Attorney