HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-95 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 18-95
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 11SE OF ENERGY
EFFICIENT COMPUTERS, MONITORS, AND PRINTERS BY
THE CITY OF FAY ETI EVILLE. ARKANSAS.
WHEREAS, the united States Environment Protection Agency and manufacturers of
computer equipment have formed a voluntary partnership to promote the introduction of energy
efficient computers, monitors, and printers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power
generation:
W HEREAS, the voluntary partnership between the EPA and manufacturers of computer
equipment is called the ENERGY STAR PROGRAM;
WHEREAS, reducing electrical usage reduces operational cost to the City of Fayetteville;
and
W HEREAS, the majority of companies manufacturer computers, monitors, and printers
have committed to manufacturing equipment that complies with the ENERGY STAR PROGRAM
within the next few years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYET EVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That it shall he the policy of the City of Fayetteville to purchase
computers, monitors, and printers that comply with the EPA's ENERGY STAR PROGRAM
requirements, as long as performance needs are met, there are no significant acquisition or
maintenance cost differences, and trained maintenance personnel locally available.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of February , 1995.
APPROVED:
Traci Paul, City Clerk
red Hanna, Mayor