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RESOLUTION NO. 98-135
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
PROCLAIMING AMERICA RECYCLES DAY ON NOVEMBER 15,1998, IN THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT.
WHEREAS, each year the City of Palm Desert generates 56,000 tons of municipal solid waste
each year or more than 306,850 pounds per day;
WHEREAS, the city has reached an over all recycling rate of 57% and acknowledges to continue
to "close the loop" by purchasing products made with recycled content;
WHEREAS, there is a need to focus the community's attention on the importance of recycling and
closing the loop;
WHEREAS, participating in America Recycles Day is one way to raise awareness about waste
prevention and recycling and the importance of buying recycled products;
WHEREAS, the theme for America Recycles Day is "If you are not buying recycled, your not really
recycling";
WHEREAS, local businesses, nonprofit organizations and the cities of the Coachella Valley have
joined to celebrate America Recycles Day November 15, 1998, at the College of the Desert Street
Fair;
WHEREAS, GTE has conducted a phone book recycling contest among the schools of the
Coachella Valley, and will honor winners at the America Recycles Day celebration; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, as follows:
1. That it does hereby proclaim November 15, 1998, America Recycles Day in the City
of Palm Desert; and
2. That is does here by renew its commitment to recycling and waste reduction efforts.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council held
on this 12th day of November , 1998 by the following vote:
AYES: Crites, Ferguson, Kelly, Spiegel, Benson
NOES: None
ABSENT:
A% N: 'None
N M. BENSON, MAYOR
SHEILA R. GI AN, CI ,,% LERK
CITY OF PALM DESER