HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-20RESOLUTION NO. R2008-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS REQUESTING THE COUNTY JUDGE AND
COMMISSIONERS OF GALVESTON COUNTY TO ESTABLISH A
CENTRALLY LOCATED RESIDENTIAL HAZARDOUS WASTE
DISPOSAL CENTER.
WHEREAS, recycling conserves valuable resources and reduces the volume of material
disposed at a landfill, thereby minimizing disposal costs; and,
WHEREAS, the proper disposal of hazardous wastes can have an important positive
impact on the environment and reduce harmful pollution; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the City Council of the City of Friendswood to
request the County Judge and Commissioners of Galveston County to implement a centrally
located disposal center that accepts residential hazardous wastes; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS:
Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are
hereby found to be true and correct.
Section 2. The Mayor and City Council hereby request the County Judge and
Commissioners of Galveston County to establish a disposal center that accepts residential
hazardous wastes.
Section 3. The Mayor and City Council hereby further request that the hazardous
waste disposal center be centrally located in Galveston County and offer the service at no or low
cost to the users.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND RESOLVED this 3rd day of March 2008.
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DaMill H. Smith
Mayor
ATTEST: rr
Melinda K. Welsh c
Deputy City Secretary
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