HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 89-006 AGENDA rrEMI
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont has cooperated with other
units of local government in solving regional issues and
providing regional programs to meet the needs of the area, and;
WHEREAS, the State requirements for solid waste
management have increased the cost and liabilities of operating
local solid waste programs, and;
WHEREAS, the County of Jasper is pursuing a regional
solution to the solid waste issue that will provide a resource
recovery facility and provide economic advantages to local
industries, and;
WHEREAS the U. S. Department of Commerce Economic
Development Administration has technical assistance funds for
projects that are useful in alleviating excessive unemployment
and provides innovative approaches to stimulate economic
development in rural areas;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
1. That the City of Beaumont supports Jasper County in
their application for EDA Technical Assistance Program funds for
a Regional Resource Recovery Feasibility Study.
2 . That the City of Beaumont participate and be
included in this proposed Regional Study.
3 . That the City of Beaumont will cooperate with
Jasper County and their representatives in providing information
concerning this locality's solid waste program.
4. That the City Manager or his designee be named as
our representative on the Deep East Texas Resource and Recovery
Advisory Committee.
PASSED BY E CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this
the /� day of 1989.
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