1971-006 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 7~ .&
WHEREAS, certain regulations of the State of Texas and
of the federal government prescribe methods to be used in the dis-
position of solid waste and other refuse and, therefore, there presently
exists a public necessity for municipalities to conform with such
regulations and restrictions; and,
WHEREAS, the disposition of solid waste and other refuse
in open areas, burning dumpgrounds, improperly covered pits, and by
similar methods, creates a clear and present danger in the form of
air and water pollution and is a hazard to the health and general
welfare of the citizens o~ Ta~rant County, Texas, and of the general
area; and,
WHEREAS, properly operated methods of waste disposal are
deemed to be necessary in meeting the regulations imposed by the
State and Federal governments; and,
W~S, grants-in-aid are available to the governing body
of Tarrant County through the Federal Solid Waste Agency and, such a
grant will fund the necessary study of the problems that are becoming
evident throughout Tarrant County.
NOW, TP~EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH,..KE
TEXAS,
1.
THAT the Tarrant County Commissioner's Court should employ
qualified consulting engineers to prepare an application for a grant
and to conduct a detailed study directed toward solutions to the im-
mediate county-wide solid waste disposal problems.
2.
THAT the City of Southlake is only endorsing a
study of the solid waste problems of Tarrant CountY and reserves the
right to consider any and all reco~nendations that may result from
said study, and that financial participation by this City is neither
sought nor necessary to complete such a study.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this the 1 6thday of
A. D., 1971.
APPROVED:
March ,
MAYOR
CTYY SECRETARY