HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 96-02 ORIGINAL
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS~ SUPPORTING THE VERTICAL EXPANSION OF THE
DFW RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FACILITY
WHEREAS, DFW Recycling and Disposal Facility, a Division of Waste Management
of Texas, Inc. is developing the permit application for the vertical expansion of the existing
landfill to handle the future needs for solid waste disposal for The Colony and the
surrounding areas; and,
WHEREAS, DFW Recycling and Disposal Facility has been providing reliable and
environmentally safe landfill services to the City of The Colony for nearly twenty-five (25)
years; and,
WHEREAS, since approximately ten (10) years of landfill space is remaining at the
facility, the expansion would give the residents and businesses of The Colony a facility to
dispose of their solid waste for approximately thirty (30) years; and,
WHEREAS, a vertical expansion of DFW Recycling and Disposal Facility will result
in continued low rates for The Colony residents and businesses by providing a local,
economical, and environmentally responsible means of solid waste disposal for the
foreseeable future; and,
WHEREAS, if expanded, DFW Recycling and Disposal Facility will continue to
provide a positive economic impact for the City of The Colony.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of The
Colony, Texas:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, hereby supports
the development of the permit application for the vertical expansion of the existing landfill
to provide the future needs for solid waste disposal for The Colony and surrounding areas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of January ,19 96
ATTEST: William W. Manning, Mayor <~
Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary