HomeMy WebLinkAbout3302RESOLUTION NO. 3302
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, adopting the Kitsap County Solid
and Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature, pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 70.95 RCW (Solid Waste Management — Reduction and Recycling), enacted
legislation the purpose of which is to establish a comprehensive state-wide program for
solid waste handling, and solid waste recovery and/or recycling which will prevent land,
air, and water pollution and conserve the natural, economic, and energy resources of
this state; and
WHEREAS, RCW 70.95.080 requires each county within the state, in
association with the cities and towns located within it, to prepare a 20 -year
comprehensive solid waste management plan and to periodically update the plan
according to Washington State Department of Ecology guidelines that interpret and
expand upon the planning requirements of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Washington Hazardous Waste Management Act (RCW
70.105.220-221) requires local governments to plan for hazardous waste, including
used motor oil, generated within their. jurisdictions by households and small quantity
generator businesses, according to Washington State Department of Ecology
guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Kitsap County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan
(SHWMP) establishes a comprehensive system of programs and facilities to reduce
waste generation, increase recycling, direct valuable resources away from the landfill,
maintain and improve levels of service in the solid and hazardous waste system,
including the Olympic View Transfer Station, the Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Facility, and Recycling and Garbage Facilities, as well as to continue to
mitigate impact(s) of closed landfills; and .
WHEREAS, the SHWMP speaks to the needs of all citizens in Kitsap County in
regards to solid and hazardous waste management and proposes action to satisfy
those needs, and
WHEREAS, the Kitsap County Solid Waste Advisory Committee participated in
each phase of the plan development and reviewed the drafts of the SHWMP, and
WHEREAS, the SHWMP identifies costs of carrying out the responsibilities and
offers an implementation and financial plan, and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton participated in the preparation of the SHWMP
pursuant to RCW 70.95.080 and Interlocal Agreement.KC-184-08; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton finds that it is in the interest of public health,
safety and welfare to adopt the SHWMP pursuant to RCW 70.95.080, NOW
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Bremerton hereby adopts the Kitsap County Solid and
Hazardous Waste Management Plan, dated November 2017.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force
immediately upon its passage.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this
day of , 2010.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ER A. LUBOVICH, City Atto
M
ERIC YOU ER C uncil President
ATTEST:
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SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk