CC Resolution No. 2133 - SupportofContainerRecyclingInitiative RESOLUTION NO. 2133
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE 82ri9D LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE
STATE OF TEXAS SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT ESTABLISHES A BEVERAGE
CONTAINER RECYCLING INITIATIVE; PROVIDED THE SAME PLACES NO
UNFUNDED MANDATES ON MUNICIPALITIES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE T'I-1EREOF.
WHEREAS, a Texas Bottle Bill could initiate a five-cent (50) and/or ten-cent (100) refundable
deposit on aluminum, glass and plastic beverage containers sold in the State of Texas, to:
l. reduce landfill space by taking;recyclables out of the waste stream;
2. reduce greenhouse gases;
3. reduce reliance on oil and other natural resources;
4. increase the overall recycling rate to 75%;and
5. clean highways, streets and waterways of litter;and
WHEREAS, the City of Baytown believes that a proper bottle bill will decrease the total volume
of municipal solid waste,thus saving disposal fees and landfill space;and
WHEREAS, the City is supportive of recycling measures and initiatives; provided the same do
not place unfunded mandates on municipalities;NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS.
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown respectfully request that the
members of the 82"d Legislature of Texas seek passage of legislation establishing a beverage container
recycling initiative; provided such legislation places no unfunded mandates on municipalities.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Baytown believes this action by the Texas
Legislature will be most beneficial to all residents of the State of Texas as well as the City of Baytown.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately f oil a and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED, by the affirmative ote of the City Council of the City of
Baytown this the 28t1'day of April, 2011.
EP H. DONCARLOS, Mayor
A'I T . T:
I, -TICIA BRYSCI , City Grk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CIEW'CIO RAMIREZ, SR.,City At rney
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