HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-028 CCRMember Ryan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-028
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RESOLUTION ELIMINATING THE PURCHASE OF ONE TIME USE
PLASTIC AND STYROFOAM PLATES, UTENSILS, CUPS, AND STRAWS WITH
CITY FUNDS FOR ALL CITY BUILDINGS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center was presented the
Environmental Sustainability Report at their February 10, 2020 work session meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Brooklyn Center agreed that the City should lead
and set the example as stewards of the environment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Brooklyn Center agreed eliminating the
purchase of one time use plastic and Styrofoam plates, utensils, cups, and straws with city funds
for all city buildings was a step forward in being environmentally responsible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that one time use plastic and styrofoam plates, utensils, cups, and straws are
eliminated from being purchased with city funds for all city buildings effective March 1, 2020
February 24, 2020
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Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Lawrence -Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Elliott, Graves, Lawrence -Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.