HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-23-2007-2h - Resolution - 08/23/2007RESOLUTION NO. 8-23-2007-2h
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, A TEXAS HOME RULE
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AUTHORIZING THE BRAZOS VALLEY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO ASSIST IN FUNDING A PORTION OF
ADVERTISING RELATIVE TO THE BRAZOS VALLEY SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT AGENCY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency was created under an
interlocal agreement between the Cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas, to provide
environmentally sound solid waste disposal services to the Brazos Valley Region; and
WHEREAS, the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency owns and operates
the Rock Prairie Road Landfill on behalf of the Cities of Bryan and College Station,
Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency operates an area-
wide household hazardous waste collection and public education program, a backyard
composting public education program, a white goods and metals recycling program, a
tire recycling program, and an oil recycle center; and
WHEREAS, the diversion of household hazardous waste, yard waste and white goods
from the waste stream of the Rock Prairie Road Landfill represents prudent and
environmentally sound stewardship by reducing the toxicity and quantities of materials
disposed in the landfill; and
WHEREAS, the overall goal of advertising throughout the Brazos Valley Region is to
promote the Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection event and to raise
public awareness and to provide a safe environment for proper solid waste disposal to
avoid the consequences of illegal dumping. Through advertising, education and
distribution of promotional items, the consequences of illegal dumping will be brought
to the attention of the community; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby approves the financial contribution from
the Brazos Valley Council of Governments in the amount of $5,000.00
for the purpose of radio and newspaper advertising and T-shirts for the
fall Household Hazardous Waste & Computer Collection.
PART 2: That the City Council hereby authorizes Shelia McQueen, BVSWMA
Program Coordinator, to act on behalf of the Brazos Valley Solid Waste
Management Agency in all matters related to the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 8-23-2007-2h Page 2
PART 3: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage.
ADOPTED this 23`d day of Au ust, A.D. 2007.
APPROVED
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Crty Secretary
APPROVED:
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City Attorney