HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 586 Recycled Paper Products Second Reading INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council and City Manager
FROM: Larry McAllister , Director of Human Resources
John Wohlmuth, Environmental Conservation Manager
SUBJECT: PURCHASING OF RECYCLED PAPER PRODUCTS
DATE: September 28, 1989
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive further reading and pass to second reading.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Palm Desert has had a successful curbside recycling program for
the last nine months. As part of our commitment towards recycling, the city will
do our part to encourage the purchasing of recycled paper products. In order to
protect our recycling program investment, there is a need to open and enlarge the
recycled paper market.
Attached is an ordinance establishing the recycled paper purchase policy.
The resolution entitles the city to spend up to five percent more for the
purchase of recycled paper products. This will allow a competitive edge for
recycled paper. Of the cities contacted, the average percentage price increase
of recycled paper over virgin paper is only two percent.
LARRY McALLISTER REVIEWED AND CONCUR
CITY MANAGER
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