HomeMy WebLinkAbout095-91RESOLUTION NO. 95-91
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN
THE CONTRA COSTA SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the cities of greater Contra Costa, along with the special districts that franchise
for the collection and disposal of solid waste, have analyzed and jointly discussed the
value to the individual entities to cooperatively undertake certain aspects of solid waste
management and planning responsibilities, including issues related to recycling and
source reduction pursuant to a Joint Powers Agreement; and
WHEREAS, it has been agreed through these joint discussions that substantial benefits to
the public at large may be available through the joint undertaking by these agencies of
certain solid waste handling activities; and
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WHEREAS, the discussions, analyses and determinations undertaken strongly suggest that
the cooperative efforts by the affected entities will benefit the general public through
better management of Contra Costa solid waste, increased coordination of public solid
waste efforts, improved dissemination of solid waste and recycling information, and the
potential for cost savings through the cooperative undertakings of efforts on behalf of
multiple agencies; and
WHEREAS, as a result of said discussions, analyses and determinations, a Joint Exercise
of Power Agreement has been drafted to create a separate public entity known as the
Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority; and
WHEREAS, the entering into of such a joint powers authority agreement requires the
order or resolution of this Town Council; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town of Danville hereby undertakes to join as a member agency,
along with other governmental jurisdictions within the County of Contra Costa as may
also join, the Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority, separate joint powers authority; and
be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Danville hereby appoints Councilmember
Susanna Schlendorf one of its elected members as its representative on the Contra Costa
Solid Waste Authority and Councilmember Michael Shimansky as its alternate member;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Danville, that the Town
Manager is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Town, that certain Agreement
in the form as lodged with the City Clerk, and staff is further directed to undertake such
actions as may be required for the carrying out of the formation of the Contra Costa Solid
Waste Authority, a joint powers agency.
APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Danville at a Regular Meeting held on
Tuesday, May 21, 1991 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
EXCUSED:
Greenberg, Ritchey, Schlendorf, Shimansky
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NONE
NONE
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY