02-14-91-3 - Resolution - 02/14/1991RESOLUTION NO. 2-14-91-3
WHEREAS, the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency
(BVSWMA) has considered the establishment of a voluntary
curbside waste oil collection program administered by the
Department of Public Services and to be made available to
all single family residences within the City of College
Station; and
WHEREAS, BVSWMA has consented to the sponsoring of a grant
application (requested amount: $50,000) to the State of
Texas Department of Health to acquire matching funds to
establish such a program under the name of Project ROSE
(Recycling Oil Saves Energy); and
WHEREAS, certain substantial benefits could be achieved by
discouraging the improper disposal of this product; and
WHEREAS, this project aligns itself with current (and
future) Federal and State guidelines on the reduction of
hazardous materials, control of non-point water pollution,
and the recycling of non-renewable resources;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of College
Station agrees to co-sponsor this grant proposal and
project, and provide additional support through the use of
existing resources (i.e. in-kind services) to promote the
voluntary participation of all eligible residents.
Passed and approved this the l~h day of February, 1991
Connie Hooks, City Sec.
APPROVED: