09-121 RESOLUTION NO. 09-121
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MENIFEE ADOPTING THE GREEN PROCUREMENT
AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES POLICY
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of Menifee to conserve and protect natural
resources for current and future citizens; and
WHEREAS, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939)
mandates that cities and counties reduce the amount of waste being disposed by 50
percent, and that they participate in and promote waste reduction, reuse and recycling
programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Menifee's participation in and promotion of recycling
programs can significantly reduce the volume of materials entering the waste stream,
thereby conserving natural resources; and
WHEREAS, in order for recycling programs to be effective, markets for recycled
post-consumer materials must be developed; and
WHEREAS, implementation of this policy is intended to broaden the use of recycled
content products currently purchased and increase the recycled content products purchased
and used by the City, its contractors, grantees, and customers; and
WHEREAS, the City of Menifee's commitment to the purchase of recycled materials
will foster market development for recycled products; and
WHEREAS, the City of Menifee through the implementation of this policy will serve
as a model for private industry and businesses; and
WHEREAS, this policy will further contribute to the City of Menifee's compliance with
State requirements that cities undertake and support market development activities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Menifee hereby:
1. Adopts the attached Green Procurement and Sustainable Practices Policy to
purchase recycled content products and engage in sustainable practices.
City of Menifee
Resolution 09-121 Green Procurement Policy
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 17th day of November, 2009 by the
following vote:
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ABSTAIN:
Wallace W. Edgerton, Majbr
ATTEST:
Kathy Bennett
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Elizabeth Martyn
City Attorney
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