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A Resolution ~D ~. ~
CONCERNING
THE ISSUANCE OF A TYPE V PERMIT
BY THE TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
FOR THE OPERATION OF A SOURCE-SEPARATED MUNICIPAL WASTE
COMPOSTING FACILITY BY SILVER CREEK MATERIALS, INC
PREAMBLE
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth, Texas, has a record of being
proactive in addressing environmental matters; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to the preservation of
the highest possible quality of life for its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the concept of composting
and resources recovery as methods to aid in the reduction of
municipal solid waste deposited in area landfills, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to protect and preserve the
quality of groundwater surface water, and air in Fort Worth, and
WHEREAS, the operating of the proposed composting facility has
the potential to impact the environment, the quality of life and
property values in surrounding neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, in order to address potential adverse impacts, any
permit issued should include appropriate and necessary conditions
for the protection of groundwater, surface water, and air quality,
and for the protection of the surrounding neighborhood quality of
life and property values
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXA5
1 That prior to the issuance of a Type V permit by the Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission, the Commission
should address the concerns expressed in the preamble to this
resolution, to the satisfaction of all parties concerned
2 That the Commission should grant to the City of Fort Worth
neutral "party status" in order that the City of Fort Worth
can participate in any permit hearing and continue to protect
the interests of all its citizens
3 That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon
its approval and adoption
CITY OF FORT WORTH
pproved and adopted by the Fort Worth City Council this day
of , 1995
Kay Gra ayor
Alice Church, City Secretary
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CITY COUNCIL
FEB. 7 1995
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