HomeMy WebLinkAbout028154 RES - 05/12/2009A RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF STATE LEGISLATION REQUIRING
PRODUCERS OF TELEVISIONS, COMPUTERS, AND OTHER
ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS TO PARTICIPATE IN TAKEBACK
RECYCLING PROGRAMS AND REQUIRING VENDORS WHO
PROVIDE ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS TO STATE AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS TO TAKE BACK DISCARDED ELECTRONIC
PRODUCTS.
WHEREAS, discarded televisions, computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices
can contain toxic materials that can pose hazards to human health and the environ-
ment;
WHEREAS, the State of Texas passed electronics takeback legislation in 2007 that
covers computers and computer-related devices but does not include televisions or
other electronic products;
WHEREAS, the federally mandated switch from analog to digital television signals on
June 12, 2009, is expected to render millions of analog televisions obsolete;
WHEREAS, millions of obsolete televisions containing millions of pounds of lead and
other heavy metals making their way to Texas landfills could prove environmentally
unsafe and fiscally unsound;
WHEREAS, discarded electronic products are an increasing problem for the City of
Corpus Christi and other local governments, who are currently responsible for providing
a safe means of disposal of these products;
WHEREAS, the cost incurred by the City of Corpus Christi for disposal of products that
contain toxic materials and are not easily recyclable, particularly electronics, are in ef-
fect taking away funding that could easily be spent on other recycling programs; and
WHEREAS, requiring television producers to implement takeback recycling programs
will shift the burden of disposal costs for television products from local ratepayers back
to the producers, internalize the cost associated with such a program, and give pro-
ducers a market incentive to design products that are more durable, less toxic, and
recyclable.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City of Corpus Christi supports passage of State legislation requiring
producers of televisions, computers, and other electronic products to participate in take -
back recycling programs at the end of the product's useful life. Additionally, the City of
Corpus Christi supports passage of State legislation requiring vendors who provide
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products to State and local governments, under State-wide procurement guidelines, to
take back discarded electronic products at the end of the product's useful life.
ATTEST: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
APPROVED: May 4, 2009
Eliz.. -th R. Hundley
Assi ant City Attorney
for the City Attorney
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enry Gar -tt
Mayor
Corpus Christi, Texas
day of
, 2009
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Henry Garrett
Melody Cooper
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Mike Hummel)
Bill Kelly
Priscilla G. Leal
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Michael McCutchon
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