HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-127 CCR Member Jerry Pedlar introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 90 -127
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITYWIDE RECYCLED PAPER
PROCUREMENT POLICY
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council wishes to
promote recycling through the purchasing and use of recycled
materials, which is important to the creation of markets for
recycled materials; and
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council wishes to
complete the recycling loop wherever possible in City operations;
and
WHEREAS, paper is the single largest component of the
City's office waste produced in daily operations;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following paper
procurement policy be adopted by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center and used by all City departments effective upon
passage of this resolution:
1. The policy of the City will be to purchase
recycled paper containing at least 50% recycled
fiber whenever the cost of recycled paper does not
exceed 25% more than the cost of virgin stock.
2. Recycled content paper will be used in all
convenience copiers throughout City offices.
3. All paper used in computer printers will be
recycled paper, including form -fed and laser
printers.
4. All one time use -only paper (such as memo paper,
note pads, telephone message pads, and notebook
paper) will be recycled paper.
5. All stationery and business cards will be printed
on recycled paper.
6. All professional printing ordered by any
department will be requested on recycled paper
stock of at least 50% recycled content.
7. The use of minimum impact paper (paper made
without deinking and bleaching throughout a
process which uses less water and chemicals) will
be applied when possible.
RESOLUTION NO. 90 -127
8. Any new service contracts for convenience copiers
should require the capability of handling two
sided copying on recycled paper.
9. Any new duplicating machines purchased or leased
by the City must be capable of handling recycled
paper.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff members are hereby
directed to pursue other opportunities to buy recycled materials
other than paper products where possible in City operations,
including but not limited to, recycled plastics and rubb r.
June 25, 1990
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ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Todd Paulson and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof Dean Nyquist,
Celia Scott, Todd Paulson, Jerry Pedlar, and Philip Cohen;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted
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