06-15-1981-Resolution-Non-Compliance Past Operation of City Landfill Site-06/15/1981A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING NON-COMPLIANCE IN
PAST OPERATION OF CITY LANDFILL SITE AND EX-
PRESSING A COMMITMENT TO OPERATE FUTURE SITES
IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Sanger, Texas presently owns and operates
its own sanitary landfill; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sanger desires to safeguard the health,
welfare, and physical property of its residents through con-
trolling the disposal of solid wastes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sanger proposes to develop an attractive
community and develop a model landfill site; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sanger acknowledges that previous landfill
operations have been in non-compliance with rules and regulations
of the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Air Control Board
due to the lack of cover materials;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANGER, TEXAS;
THAT the City of Sanger will take utmost precaution to ensure
that any landfill sites developed by the City in the future will
not be a nuisance to the community,
THAT the City will operate in compliance with all State regula-
tions as outlined in the "Solid Waste Disposal Act", Article
4477-7 Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes as amended by the 66th
Legislature,
THAT the City will operate in accordance with the specified
engineering plan of preparation and operation as designed by
the City Engineers, Hunter Associates,
THAT the City will provide adequate budget to ensure proper
operation,
THAT the City will purchase the proper equipment to operate the
landfill as designed by the City Engineers,
THAT the City Professional Staff will participate in continuing
education programs and seminars to further their training and
certification in Landfill Operations and Management.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Sanger,
Texas, this 15th day of June A.D. 1981.