89-22 v RESOLUTION NO. 89-22
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING APPLICATION OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
FOR FUNDS TO ESTABLISH A USED OIL RECYCLING
PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
WHEREAS, in June, 1988, the Legislature passed a Comprehensive Solid
Waste Management Bill (Chapter 88-130, Laws of Florida) which established
a statutory prohibition against the disposal of used oil in landfills
effective October 1 , 1988, and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that ten (10) million gallons of used oil
were improperly disposed of in Florida in 1986 most of which is thought
to have been generated from personal motor vehicles and household
appliances, and
WHEREAS, improper disposal of used oil is a serious pollution
problem, such that one gallon of oil can contaminate 1,000,000 gallons of
drinking water, and
WHEREAS, it has been established that disposal of used oil is a
serious problem in the City of Atlantic Beach because of the lack of
having an appropriate method available to residents, and
WHEREAS, in order to provide for a convenient means for homeowners
within the City to properly dispose of their used oil; the City proposes
to establish a used oil/recycling program to be operated by Public Works
and Sanitation, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Environmental Regulation has developed a
used oil recycling grants program which provides funds for programs such
as that being proposed by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA TO WIT;
1. That application to be made to the Department of Environmental
Regulation by the City of Atlantic Beach for a grant to establish a used
oil recycling program in the City of Atlantic Beach.
2. That approval is given to the Public Works Division to
establish a recycling program with a used oil collection center located
at the Public Works garage, 1200 Sandpiper Lane, Atlantic Beach, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the City Co issio of the C ,ty ff Atla tic
Beach, Florida, the 24th day of April, 19; 9
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V William I. Gulli . . Jr
Mayor, Presiding S cer
Appr to form and orrectness:
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Claude L. Mullis, it At orney
ATTEST:
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Maureen King, City Clerk c>