Number
181909
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. JOHNSON, COGGS, LEWIS, MURPHY, STAMPER, HAMILTON AND RAINEY
Title
Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration - Purchasing Division to study the feasibility and costs of implementing an Environmentally Friendly Purchasing program for the City of Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Department of Administration - Purchasing Division to study the feasibility and costs of implementing an Environmentally Friendly Purchasing program for the City of Milwaukee and report the findings of this study to the Common Council within 60 days.
Body
Whereas, Certain polystyrene and plastic products are harmful to the environment; and
Whereas, Environmentally preferable products are safer, minimally-polluting, and more energy-efficient; and
Whereas, Numerous cities and states, as well as the federal government, have implemented Environmentally Friendly Purchasing Programs to identify and procure environmentally-preferable products and services; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee is capable of using its purchasing power to reduce pollution and support private-sector environmental innovation; and
Whereas, Environmentally Friendly Purchasing programs can enlarge the market for environmentally-friendly products and practices; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Administration - Purchasing Division shall study the feasibility and costs of implementing an Environmentally Friendly Purchasing program for the City of Milwaukee; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Department of Administration - Purchasing Division shall report the findings of this study to the Common Council within 60 days.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB 173946-2
Luke Knapp
3/27/2019