LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Ann Hill
City Council Member Sherri Myers
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REDUCTION AND REMOVAL OF STYROFOAM, PLASTIC BOTTLES AND OTHER NON-ENVIROMENTALLY FRIENDLY ITEMS FROM USE WITHIN CITY HALL
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council work with the Office of the Mayor in establishing a policy for the reduction and removal of Styrofoam cups, plastic bottles and other non-environmentally friendly items from use within City Hall. Recommendation is from the Environmental Advisory Board.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In an effort to reduce the use of non-environmentally friendly products such as Styrofoam, plastic bottles and plastic straws, the Environmental Advisory Board brought forth this recommendation.
While an effort is in place currently to facilitate this recommendation, this item seeks to officially make it a policy of the City to do so.
Along with this, within the reduction of the use of plastic bottles (i.e. water bottles), is a forward view of replacing water fountains (at least some) with refilling stations.
PRIOR ACTION:
December 6, 2018 - Environmental Advisory Board approved the forwarding of this recommendation
FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Cost reduction of certain products vs. cost of replacement products.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) None
PRESENTATION: No