Title
Approval of an Amendment to the Purchasing Ordinance for Sustainability Initiatives. (Second Reading)
Presented by Julia Luke, Finance Director
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Item Summary:
Section 2.7.8, Promoting Sustainability, is proposed to be added to Article 2.7, Purchasing, of the Roswell Code of Ordinances to include sustainability as a requirement in consideration of purchasing items for the City of Roswell. Other changes are included in Section 2.7.2 Definitions (o) and Section 2.7.4 Powers and Duties of the Purchasing Manager (a). This amendment is designed to provide compliance with the ARC's Green Communities Program guidelines #9 - Governemtn Energy Star Purchase Policy, #46 - Government Environmentally Preferable Purchasing, and #49 - Government Recycled Paper Purchasing.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On May 5, 2009 the Administration and Finance & Recreation and Parks Committee recommended placing this item on the Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Presented by:
Julia Luke, Finance Director