Resolution 03-024 Intent to Enter Interlocal for Regional Solid Waste Management System CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO 03-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON STATING ITS INTENT TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT FOR THE REGIONAL SOLID WASTE. MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, to protect the public health and safety, it is necessary for the City to
provide for the management of solid waste;
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WILEREAS, on November 3, 1987, the City of Spokane, other cities and Spokane
County established a cooperative project for the management, handling and disposal of
solid waste generated within the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Spokane
County through an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement;
WHEREAS, Spokane County has adopted a Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Plan for the region including revisions set forth in Spokane County
Resolution No. 98.0602 that was applicable to the area within the City of Spokane Valley
prior to March 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of continuing the present Solid Waste
Management System and becoming a party to the Interlocal Agreement relating to the
Regional Solid Waste Management System.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane
Valley, Spokane County, Washington, as follows:
1. The City Council expresses its intent on behalf of the City to enter into
the "Interlocal Agreement between the City of Spokane, Spokane
County and the City of Spokane Valley Re: Spokane Regional Solid
Waste Management System" for the purpose of providing for the
management, handling and disposal of solid waste within the City.
Staff is directed to seek a modification of the above agreement to
provide that the City will be a voting member of the Liaison Board and
will work cooperatively with the County and other cities to prepare a
plan for solid waste management which may be a part of the Spokane
County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.
2. Further, City staff shall investigate and report to the Council the City's
responsibility with respect to the control, management and regulation
of solid waste within the City including matters which must be
presented to Washington State Regulatory Authorities such as the
WUTC. Staff shall further develop ordinances to regulate the flow and
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control of solid waste and do all things necessary to provide for the
public health and safety of the residents and inhabitants of the City.
Adopted this ay of March, 2003.
City of Spokane Valley
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Mayor Michael DeVlem ng
ATTEST:
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Interim ''ty Clerk, Ruth Muller
Approved as to Form:
In eri City '• = Stanley M. Schwartz
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