HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 91-144 - Policy for Use off Recycled Materials in Construction of City Buildings - 06/18/1991 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 91-144
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE USE OF MATERIALS WITH RECYCLED CONTENT
IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF CITY BUILDINGS
WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie is supportive of all efforts
which promote responsible stewardship of the environment; and
WHEREAS, many products used in the delivery of the City's services
are composed of nonrenewable natural resources; and
WHEREAS, efficient use of these resources can be achieved through
recycling and the development of markets for them; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County has stated a goal of "closing the loop" of
recycling by increasing the use of materials with post-consumer
waste in the construction and remodeling of public buildings;
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE HEREBY RESOLVES THAT THE
FOLLOWING POLICY BE FOLLOWED:
1. The goal of this policy is to ensure, wherever practical' and
• appropriate, that materials with recycled content are used in
the construction or remodeling of municipal facilities in the
City of Eden. Prairie.
2. City staff members and/or consultants responsible for new
construction or remodeling projects shall review
specifications to determine whether they promote or exclude
the use of recycled products, reusable products, or products
designed to be recycled.
3 . Where specifications prohibit or otherwise exclude the use of
recycled products, such exclusions or requirements should be
eliminated unless it can be reasonably demonstrated that the
recycled product would be impractical, is unproven, is
significantly more expensive, would not. achieve necessary
performance or design standards, or would negatively impact
health, safety, or operational efficiency.
4. City departments are to initiate or recommend policy changes
to ensure that specifications incorporate a requirement which
promotes the use of materials and products with recycled
content wherever practical and appropriate.
5. Contractors bidding to provide products or services to the
City must meet the intent of requirements in Section 3.
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6. The City will cooperate with neighboring local and State
governments in an effort to develop consistent and effective
procurement efforts which promote the use of recycled products
in construction materials wherever practical and appropriate.
7. All City departments will work cooperatively to further the
purposes of this Resolution. The City's economic development
process will incorporate the goal of promoting the use of
recycled material.
8. The City will report its activities to the Hennepin County
Board of Commissioners as requested.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie this
18th day of June, 1991.
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Mayor
Attest:
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John D. Frane
City Clerk