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Councilmember introdtiCed the foli°w!dg resolution and moved for its adoption: · REsoLUTION #05-03- RESOLUTION APPROVmG mti:SUVPORT OF TUt SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COOlmINAiI G OA ,s LtaISLATIVE INITIATIVE FOR MORE EFFECTIVE MEANS OF MANAGING CATHODE RAY TUBE (CRT) WASTE WHEREAS, technological :advanCes i~ both televisions and computers have inadvertently created an environmental prOblem! when these electronic products need to be disposed; and WHEREAS, this waste stream, knVWn as E-waste, includes televisions and computer monitors that have cathode ray tubes (CRTs), more commonly known as picture tubes, each of which can contain two (2) to eight(8) pounds :of lead; and WHEREAS, these items contribute ~t°lead in our water, air, and soil when disposed with other mixed wastes; and ' WHEREAS, the City of ~Pmmsey su._pportsI efforts to ensure a long-term and sustainable system to ensure the prOper management of 01d televisions and computers without reliance on government-only solutions. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT Rli;8oLYtD ~BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MinNESOTA, as follows: 1. That the City of Ramsey supp°rts the solid Waste Management Coordinating Board's legislative initiative to create a viabl~e solUt~ion for electronic waste before the legislative prohibition on the placement of products Containing cathode ray tubes (televisions and computer monitors) becomes effectix~e July 1, 2005. 2. That the City of Ramsey: supports ilegiSlation to solve this problem that includes provisions to require manufacturer' reSpogsibility, reliable and convenient collection options, responsible recycling of CRTsi a !mechanism to address the backlog of CRTs, and a funding method that does notrequire Substantial end-of-life fees. The motion for the adoption of the:: foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember ., and upon vote.beiflg taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: - and the following voted against the same: and the following abstained: and the following were absent: