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RESOLUTION NO. 1008-P
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT
APPLICATION WITH THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
(CAPCOG) FOR A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANT PROGRAM
GRANT; AND PLEDGING THAT IF A GRANT IS RECEIVED, THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN WILL COMPLY WITH THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS OF
CAPCOG, THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(TCEQ) AND THE STATE OF TEXAS.
WHEREAS, CAPCOG is directed by the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ) to administer solid waste grant funds for implementation of CAPCOG's
adopted Regional Solid Waste Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown, in the State of Texas, is qualified to apply for
grant funds under the Request for Applications; and
WHEREAS, Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations, is authorized
to request grant funding under CAPCOG, and act on behalf of the City in all matters related
to the grant application and any subsequent grant contract and grant project that may
result; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City to use the grant funds to expand and / or
implement recycling opportunities at City-owned facilities and City-sponsored events; and
the funds to announce and promote these programs on a regular basis; and
WHEREAS, if this project is funded, City will comply with the grant requirements of
CAPCOG, TCEQ, and the State of Texas; grant funds and grant-funded equipment will be
used only for the purposes for which they are intended under the grant; and all activities
will comply with and support the adopted regional and local solid waste management plans
adopted for the geographical area in which the activities are performed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution
are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference
herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby
finds that this resolution implements the following policy of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan:
Vision Statement 4.4, which states: "Georgetown has taken a leadership role in the use of
advanced technology to incorporate sustainable "green infrastructure" including initiatives to:
D. Promote maximum re-cycling. "
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Application for CAPCOG Grant For Regional Solid Waste
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and further finds that the enactment of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with
any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Chapter 2 of the 2030 Comprehensive
Plan.
SECTION 2. Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations, or his designee, is
authorized to request grant funding under CAPCOG, and to act on behalf of the City in all
matters related to the grant application and any subsequent grant contract and grant
project that may result.
SECTION 3: If the City receives the CAPCOG grant funding, the City will comply with the
grant requirements of CAPCOG, TCEQ, and the State of Texas; grant funds and grant-
funded equipment will be used only for the purposes for which they are intended underthe
grant; and all activities will comply with and support the adopted regional and local solid
waste management plans adopted for the geographical area in which the activities are
performed.
SECTION 4: The Mayor is authorized to sign this Resolution and the City Secretary to
attest. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this the 10th day of June, 2008.
ATTEST: THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
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Sandra D. Lee By: Gigbrge G. Garver
City Secretary Mayor
APP OVED AS TO FORM:
Patricia E. Carls
City Attorney
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Application for CAPCOG Grant For Regional Solid Waste
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