RES 11-28
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RESOLUTION I I - 28
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THAT THE CITY PURCHASE PRINTER
PAPER CONTAINING AT LEAST 30% POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED
CONTENT & ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED EQUIPMENT VERSUS NORMAL
MODELS (WHEN AVAILABLE)
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River has always been a leader on common-sense actions that
benefit both the environment and the consumer; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River is already purchasing recycled paper with 30% recycled
content, exceeding a state statute requiring the purchase of paper with 10% recycled content;
and
WHEREAS, Energy Star certified equipment is more energy efficient, and very often more
economically feasible over the life of the product; and
WHEREAS, enacting this resolution will allow the City of Elk River to complete Best
Practice #15 under the Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Elk
River, by a majority vote, does hereby direct that the City purchase printer paper containing
at least 30% post-consumer recycled content & Energy Star certified equipment versus
normal models (when available).
Passed and adopted this 6`" day of June, 2011.
ATTEST:
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
Jo J. 'etz, M or