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0428 fps RESOLUTION 4 2 8 ( #11 -90) A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CENTRAL ARKANSAS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Metroplan Solid Waste Management Study was funded by the City of Jacksonville in cooperation with thirteen other central Arkansas jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the study was to assess the solid waste disposal needs of central Arkansas and to identify, cost and analyze all waste management options available to each participating jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the results of the aforementioned study indicate that prompt action is needed to avoid a solid waste crisis, to continue provision of this vital government service at reasonable cost to our citizens and to protect the environment consistent with state and federal regulations; and WHEREAS, joint participation in a cooperative regional solid waste management program would result in the lowest long -term costs to the citizens of the City of Jacksonville; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS THAT: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas expresses its intent to participate in the Central Arkansas Solid Waste Management Authority; to fund its pro rata share of the technical, engineering and siting studies; and to immediately enter into negotiations with other jurisdictions for interlocal agreement forming such an authority under Arkansas Act 699 of 1979. Section 2. All Resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict. Section 3. This Resolution shall be in effect from and after its date of passage. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 2nd day of August , 1990. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS BY: din OMMY SWA , MAYOR ATTEST: LUtA'M. LEONARD, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: KE TH VAUGHAN, CI ATTORNEY