TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Lynn Gelin, City Attorney
DATE: October 6, 2020
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RESOLUTION NO. 183-20: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING LOCAL RETAIL STORES, RESTAURANTS, AND ALL CITY BUSINESSES TO REDUCE USE OF POLYSTYRENE PRODUCTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
RESOLUTION NO. 184-20: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING CITY STAFF TO NEGOTIATE “NO POLYSTYRENE” CLAUSES INTO CITY CONTRACTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve Resolution 183-20 encouraging local retail stores, restaurant, and all city businesses to reduce the use of polystyrene products and Resolution 184-20 encouraging City staff to negotiate “no polystyrene clauses” into City contracts
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Background:
The Green Implementation Advancement Board (GIAB) provides recommendations to the City Commission on issues such as environmental sustainability and implementation of the Delray Beach Green Task Force Report adopted by the City Commission in 2009. The Board is also charged with making recommendations to assist the City in achieving its green and sustainability goals.
The two resolutions before the City Commission promote green and sustainability goals. Due to issues with preemption, the Resolutions urge these practices not only within the local community but also within City operations.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and sufficiency.