1990-03 Recycled ProductsRESOLUTION NO 90-3
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
ENCOURAGING GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS TO ESTABLISH
PURCHASING POLICIES FOR PRODUCTS PRODUCED FROM OR
CONTAINING RECYCLED MATERIALS, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee is committed to meeting the
30% recycling goal established by the Florida Legislature
FS 88-130, and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee recognizes that the 30% goal
is achievable only if recycled materials or goods produced from
recycled materials are purchased and used whenever possible, and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee recognizes that the use of
recycled materials and goods creates employment opportunities and
preserves our natural resources and environment from further
deterioration.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City
of Okeechobee, Florida:
THAT, all specifications for materials or goods proposed to
be purchased for use in government or business operations should
contain provisions or language that establishes a preference for
the use of recycled materials or goods, and
THAT, Recycling Impact Statements be submitted with bids to
certify that vendors have used, to the extent practicable,
materials composed of recovered materials, and
THAT, vendors review purchase requirements and manufacturing
or servicing requirements and will make changes to ensure the use
of recovered materials in lieu of materials from virgin sources,
wherever practicable.
ADOPTED this 16th day of January , 1990.
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