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HomeMy WebLinkAbout195-19 RESOLUTIONof FAYErrf V T wq`a 9RXANS PS 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 195-19 File Number: 2019-0536 FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: A RESOLUTION TO THANK AND CONGRATULATE THE FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ITS SUBSTANTIAL AND EFFECTIVE EFFORTS TO REDUCE USE OF SINGLE USE EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM PRODUCTS WHEREAS, the Fayetteville School District has recognized the importance of reducing single use expanded polystyrene foam products in its many school cafeterias for ecological, health, waste reduction and financial benefits; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville Public School Director of Child Nutrition Ally Mrachek has taken responsible, careful and vital steps to reduce and eventually virtually eliminate single use expanded polystyrene foam products by ending future purchase of expanded polystyrene foam and by replacing single use expanded polystyrene foam with reusable plastic trays or other less harmful products which will immediately reduce solid waste generation and quickly pay for the increased cost of reusable trays; and WHEREAS, Ally Mrachek has worked closely with Brian Pugh and Heather Ellzey of Fayetteville's Recycling and Trash Division to determine the actual lifetime costs of single use expanded polystyrene foam and to find cost-effective and reusable substitutes for single use expanded polystyrene foam products; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville has long worked jointly and cooperatively with the Fayetteville Public School Board to improve the quality of life and the good health conditions for Fayetteville children and adults. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Page 1 Printed on 914119 File Number: 2019-0536 Resolution 195-19 FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby thanks and congratulates the Fayetteville Public School District, its Board of Directors and its Director of Child Nutrition Ally Mrachek for their outstanding work and accomplishment in phasing out the use of single use expanded polystyrene foam trays and other utensils which will have significant long term beneficial effect upon our hometown, its children, citizens and visitors. PASSED and APPROVED on 9/3/2019 Attest: La" Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk Trea;,�W%RK1/ T . GIT Y p •Fyit' FAYE7-TEV1LLE •� '�.`Pti'•p�A NSPS.•���. Page 2 Printed on 9/4/19 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Text File File Number: 2019-0536 Agenda Date: 9/3/2019 Version: 1 Status: Passed In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution Agenda Number: C. 1 FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: A RESOLUTION TO THANK AND CONGRATULATE THE FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ITS SUBSTANTIAL AND EFFECTIVE EFFORTS TO REDUCE USE OF SINGLE USE EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM PRODUCTS WHEREAS, the Fayetteville School District has recognized the importance of reducing single use expanded polystyrene foam products in its many school cafeterias for ecological, health, waste reduction and financial benefits; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville Public School Director of Child Nutrition Ally Mrachek has taken responsible, careful and vital steps to reduce and eventually virtually eliminate single use expanded polystyrene foam products by ending future purchase of expanded polystyrene foam and by replacing single use expanded polystyrene foam with reusable plastic trays or other less harmful products which will immediately reduce solid waste generation and quickly pay for the increased cost of reusable trays; and WHEREAS, Ally Mrachek has worked closely with Brian Pugh and Heather Ellzey of Fayetteville's Recycling and Trash Division to determine the actual lifetime costs of single use expanded polystyrene foam and to find cost-effective and reusable substitutes for single use expanded polystyrene foam products; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville has long worked jointly and cooperatively with the Fayetteville Public School Board to improve the quality of life and the good health conditions for Fayetteville children and adults. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby thanks and congratulates the Fayetteville Public School District, its Board of Directors and its Director of Child Nutrition Ally Mrachek for their outstanding work and accomplishment in phasing out the use of single use expanded polystyrene foam trays and other utensils which will have significant long term beneficial effect upon our hometown, its children, citizens and visitors. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Primed on 9144019 AGENDA REQUEST FORM FOR: Council Meeting of September 3, 2019 FROM: Council Member Teresa Turk ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT: ,?/2-7//q Aq_ Legistar ID No.: A RESOLUTION TO THANK AND CONGRATULATE THE FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ITS SUBSTANTIAL AND EFFECTIVE EFFORTS TO REDUCE USE OF SINGLE USE EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM PRODUCTS APPROVED FOR AGENDA: ' ; � \ 6 �,( �- k Council Member Teresa Turk City Attorney Kit Williams Approved as to form 7Z3 9 Date Date RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION TO THANK AND CONGRATULATE THE FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ITS SUBSTANTIAL AND EFFECTIVE EFFORTS TO REDUCE USE OF SINGLE USE EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM PRODUCTS WHEREAS, the Fayetteville School District has recognized the importance of reducing single use expanded polystyrene foam products in its many school cafeterias for ecological, health, waste reduction and financial benefits; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville Public School Director of Child Nutrition Ally Mrachek has taken responsible, careful and vital steps to reduce and eventually virtually eliminate single use expanded polystyrene foam products by ending future purchase of expanded polystyrene foam and by replacing single use expanded polystyrene foam with reusable plastic trays or other less harmful products which will immediately reduce solid waste generation and quickly pay for the increased cost of reusable trays; and WHEREAS, Ally Mrachek has worked closely with Brian Pugh and Heather Ellzey of Fayetteville's Recycling and Trash Division to determine the actual lifetime costs of single use expanded polystyrene foam and to find cost-effective and reusable substitutes for single use expanded polystyrene foam products; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville has long worked jointly and cooperatively with the Fayetteville Public School Board to improve the quality of life and the good health conditions for Fayetteville children and adults. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby thanks and congratulates the Fayetteville Public School District, its Board of Directors and its Director of Child Nutrition Ally Mrachek for their outstanding work and accomplishment in phasing out the use of single use expanded polystyrene foam trays and other utensils which will have significant long term beneficial effect upon our hometown, its children, citizens and visitors. PASSED and APPROVED this 3`d day of September, 2019. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: By: LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer