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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1178ORDINANCE NUMBER 1178 (1990 SERIES) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO INSTITUTING A RECYCLED PRODUCT PROCUREMENT POLICY WHEREAS the volume of material disposed of at the sanitary landfill used by the City has been increasing annually, and WHEREAS, sanitary landfill space is at a premium, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to site new landfills, and WHEREAS, much of the material that enters the wastestream can be recycled and reused or incorporated in the manufacture of new products, and WHEREAS, City participation in and promotion of recycling programs can significantly reduce the volume of material entering the wastestream thereby extending landfill life expectancy and reducing expenses, and WHEREAS, for recycling programs to be effective, markets must be developed for products which incorporate post consumer materials in their manufacture. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Section 3.24.080 is hereby added to the Municipal Code to read as follows: A. It is the intent of the City Council that the City of San Luis Obispo take a leadership role not only in recycling its waste products but also in the purchase of recycled products for use in the delivery of City services. It is the purpose of this section to provide direction to the City Administrative Officer in the procurement and use of recycled products. For the purpose of this ordinance recycled materials are defined as any materials (e.g. glass, paper, plastic, etc.) that are separated by type, reprocessed by industrial methods, and used as raw materials for the manufacture of new products. Ordinance No. 1178 (1990 Series) Recycled Product Procurement Policy Page Two B. It is the policy of the City of San Luis Obispo to purchase and use recycled products whenever possible to the extent that such use does not negatively impact health, safety, or operational efficiency. C. It is the policy of the City of San Luis Obispo to encourage the purchase of products which can be recycled or reused. D. The City will purchase and use recycled paper for masthead stationery, envelopes and printing purposes. In addition, recycled paper shall be purchased and used in all copy machines which will accept it. City staff will encourage the copier industry to develop high -speed copiers which will accept recycled paper. E. City departments shall examine their purchasing specifications and, where feasible, restructure them to encourage the use of products which incorporate recycled materials in their manufacture. F. A ten percent (10 %) preference, not to exceed $1,000.00 per contract, may be given to recycled products. The fitness and quality of the recycled product must be at least equal to unrecycled products as determined by the City. The preference percentage shall be based on the lowest bid or price quoted by the supplier or suppliers offering non - recycled products. G. Price preferences may be offered in excess of the 10% ceiling established in this ordinance, if it can be shown that purchase of a recycled product or material will result in greater long term savings to the City. Award of a bid in excess of the ceiling, however, requires the approval of the City Administrative Officer or City Council as established in the City's Purchasing Manual. SECTION 2. This ordinance, together with the names of councilmembers voting for and against, shall be published once in full, at least (3) days prior to its final passage, in the Telegram- Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in this city. This ordinance shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its final passage. Ordinance No. 1178 (1990 Series) Recycled Product Procurement Policy Page Three INTRODUCED AND PASSED TO PRINT by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo at a meeting on the 4th day of September_, 1990, on motion of Councilman Reiss , seconded by Councilman Roalman and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Reiss, Roalman, Rappa, and Mayor Dunin NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Pinard MAYOR RON DUNIN ATTEST: CITY LERK PAM GES APPROVED: City A ministrative Officer City Attorney F VV Public Works Director dh \debrecy Ordinance No. 1178 FINALLY PASSED this 18th — - day of __ September 19 90 on motion of Councilwoman Rappa , seconded by Councilman Roalman , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Rappa, Roalman, Pinard, Reiss, and Mayor Dunin NOES: None ABSENT: None - - - - - -- ------- - - - - -- Mayor Ron Dunin ATTEST: City Cl rk Pam Vog s "I..