2003-0280
INTRODUCED BY: CLAYTON FAUCHEUX, COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE, DIVISION B
RESOLUTION NO.
Title
A resolution supporting the Solid Waste Reduction and Cost Initiatives and requesting the participation of all Parishes/Municipalities.
Body
WHEREAS, in an effort to address the growing problem of disposing of solid waste, the State Legislature enacted legislation which allows the creation of Regional Solid Waste Authorities; and,
WHEREAS, said Authorities are formed to study the economic and environmental feasibility of constructing a solid waste facility in a place convenient to all neighboring governing bodies; and,
WHEREAS, the parishes and cities belonging to South Central Planning & Development Commission are eligible to participate in the Solid Waste Reduction & Cost Initiative and to help address an issue which is of vital importance to all residents in the area; and,
WHEREAS, an additional financial assessment to the member agencies of SCP&DC is being requested in order to fund a comprehensive study of the issue of solid waste; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Government does hereby agree to fund a maximum $5,000 from the General Fund of it's portion of the Solid Waste Study to be conducted by the Corps of Engineers; and,
WHEREAS, all SCP&DC agencies are also urged to take an active part in the study to address solid waste in our area.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, on behalf of the St. Charles Parish Government, that the governing authorities of all parishes and municipalities belonging to South Central Planning & Development Commission be urged to take an active role in the Regional Solid Waste Authority, designed to address the future needs of solid waste collection and disposal.
Vote
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the resolution was declared adopted this day of , 2003, to b...
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