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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING STATE ACTION TO ADDRESS THE PROLIFERATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC PRODUCTS AND SINGLE-USE POLYSTYRENE PRODUCTS; URGING THE LEGISLATIVE ADOPTION OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FEBRUARY 1, 2010, STUDY RECOMMENDING STATE ACTION REGARDING SINGLE-USE PLASTIC PRODUCTS AND SINGLE-USE POLYSTYRENE PRODUCTS; OPPOSING CONTINUED PREEMPTION OF LOCAL LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE PROLIFERATION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS AND SINGLE-USE POLYSTYRENES IF THE STATE IS REFUSING TO TAKE ACTION; SUPPORTING INITIATIVES BY LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES IN FLORIDA TO LESSEN THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC PRODUCTS AND SINGLE-USE POLYSTYRENE PRODUCTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT; PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
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(Staff Contact: Mark E. Berman)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
In an effort to reduce the negative environmental impact caused by single-use plastic products and single-use polystyrene products, the City is urging the state legislature to adopt the findings of the February 1, 2010, Florida Department of Environmental Protection titled “Retail Bags Report to Legislature”. In addition, the City is opposing the continued preemption of local efforts to address the use and disposal of such products.
Origin of request for this action: Mark E. Berman
Fiscal impact and source of funding: N/A
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