RESOLUTION NO. 18054

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHOENIX

JULY 8,1992

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR PROCUREMENT, MANAGEMENT AND USE OF RECYCLED AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE PRODUCTS.

WHEREAS, the City of Phoenix recognizes the importance of recycling materials and producing less waste wherever practicable; and

WHEREAS, the City of Phoenix recognizes the importance of purchasing products made from recycled materials to stimulate the demand for such products; and

WHEREAS, more products would be made from recycled materials if there were a viable market for such products; and

WHEREAS, proper management of commonly used products can reduce environmental degradation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHOENIX as follows:

SECTION 1. That the City shall, to the extent practicable:

1. Require a minimum 10% post-consumer waste content in all recycled paper purchased for City use. Costs for such paper should not exceed a 10% increase over the cost of virgin paper. However, up to a 15% price preference may be utilized when purchasing paper products with greater than 10% post consumer waste content. 

2. Encourage double-sided copying in City-generated documents.

3. Encourage that bid proposals submitted to the City be printed double-sided and submitted on recycled paper. 

4. Limit its paper purchases to recyclable paper and use recycled paper that is labeled or otherwise identifiable.

SECTION 2. That the City shall, to the extent practicable:

1. Utilize fertilizer application methods that will mitigate the potential leaching of contaminants into the groundwater and maximize use of compost and mulch materials.

2. Explore the possibilities of utilizing City-generated sludge for composting.

3. Explore the potential of entering into agreements with local commercial compost producers to sell to them surplus yard waste collected by the City.

SECTION 3. That the City shall, to the extent practicable:

1. Consider the expansion of its Sanitation Vehicle Pilot Tire Recapping Project to include recapping of tires for other non-emergency vehicles.

2. Implement a pilot program to test the durability of rubberized asphalt on initial street-paving projects, and periodically reevaluate the economic impacts and feasibility of expanding the rubberized asphalt program to include initial street-paving projects.

3. Attempt to maximize its use of waste tire products generated and produced in Arizona by purchasing rubberized asphalt made from waste tires in lieu of synthetic asphalt products.

SECTION 4. That the City shall, to the extent practicable:

1. Consider expansion of its Pilot Battery Recycling Program.

2. Initiate a pilot program to test the capabilities of re-refined automotive oils. Such program shall be limited to non-emergency and non-warranty fleet vehicles and be subject to product availability.

3. Purchase and use recycled plastic products to the maximum extent possible under a 10% price preference.

4. Implement a pilot program to test the durability of recycled plastic benches for the Parks Department.

5. Study the feasibility of adopting the Environmental Protection Agency's standards for procurement of insulation materials containing recycled materials.

SECTION 5. The Phoenix Environmental Quality Commission shall review the Proposed Citywide Asbestos Management Program.

SECTION 6. The City shall develop a formal pollution prevention policy or program to limit City use of products which could have an adverse impact on the environment.

PASSED by the Council of the City of Phoenix the 8th day of July, 1992.

Signatures: Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager

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