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I <br /> I O <br /> l � � <br /> , O ' O <br /> i �- -� l C ITY of ORONO <br /> � --- ; �, <br /> , ti <br /> ti <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ��� 4�G �'�� � � . <br /> ► kESH.� NO. � <br /> i <br /> � <br /> � A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION <br /> � REGARDING CRT (CATHODE RAY TUBE)WASTE <br /> � <br /> � WHEREAS,technological advances in the areas of computers and televisions have <br /> ', created an inadvertent environmental problem when electronic products need to be disposed; and <br /> i ' <br /> ' WHEREAS,this waste stream, called E-waste, includes old TVs and computer monitors <br /> � that have picture tubes or cathode ray tubes contauung 2 to 8 pounds of lead per tube; and <br /> 1 <br /> WHEREAS,these items contribute to lead in our water, air, and soil when disposed with <br /> other mixed wastes; and <br /> ` WHEREAS,the City of Orono supports efforts to ensure a long-term and sustainable <br /> system to ensure the proper management of old TVs and computers without reliance on <br /> � F government-only solutions. <br /> { NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orono City Council supports the <br /> I Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board's legislative initiative to create a viable solution <br /> ' for electronic waste before the legislative prolubition on placement of products with cathode ray <br /> � tubes (televisions and computer monitors)becomes effective on July 1, 2005; and <br /> F <br /> � BE IT FIJRTHER RESOLVED, that legislation to solve this problem should include <br /> !� � provisions to require manufacturer responsibility,reliable and convenient collection options, <br /> responsible recycling of CRTs, a mechanism to address the backlog of CRTs, and a funding <br /> ; method that does not require substantial end-of-life fees. <br /> : Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono,Minnesota at a regular meeting held on <br /> � February 14, 2005. <br /> 4 <br /> k <br /> j ATTEST: <br /> # <br /> ; . <br /> ► r �,� <br /> Linda S. Vee, City Clerk Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor <br /> • . <br /> Page 1 of 1 <br /> ; <br /> :1 <br /> il <br /> � ��. <br /> . � � . .. ... . .. , � �a .. . <br />