HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2579A Resolution
NO 57
URGING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE TO SUPPORT CHANGES IN STATE
LAW OR IN ADMINSTRATIVE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE SALE OF 32
OUNCE OR 40 OUNCE BEER PRODUCTS PACKAGED IN GLASS CONTAINERS
WHEREAS, broken bottles in vacant lots and on city streets pose a danger to
neighborhood residents especially children and
WHEREAS, in some cities the problem in part seems to stem from the sale of 32
ounce or 40 ounce beer products packaged in glass containers that are discarded
improperly and
WHEREAS, a voluntary ban in one city has been helpful in reducing the amount of
litter and broken glass present in the area of the ban and
WHEREAS, a more permanent solution is needed which could entail changes m
state law or in administrative regulations governing the sale of 32 ounce and 40 ounce
beer products packaged in glass containers and
WHEREAS, in the Crty of St Louis retailers are prohibited from selling 32 ounce
or 40 ounce beer product packaged in glass containers that are chilled or refrigerated and
WHEREAS, this action by the City of St Louis has virtually eliminated the
problem of broken glass litter in that city attributed to the 32 ounce or 40 ounce beer
product and
WHEREAS, in other cities a required deposit on the sale of these bottled products
has also helped to reduce litter and broken glass and this option as well as the solution
practiced m St Louis needs to be considered m our state
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH,
That the City of Fort Worth urges the Texas Municipal League to support changes
to state law or administrative regulations by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
that would impose some restrictions on the sale of 32 oz and 40 oz beer in glass containers
or require deposits on the sale of these type of glass bottled products
Adopted this 28th day of September 1999 APPRQVED
CITY COUNCI~t~
SEP ~~ 1999
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