TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: A Resolution of the City of North Port, Florida, Strongly Encouraging the State Legislature to Approve Senate Bill 182 and Any Companion House Bills Relating to the Preemption of Recyclable and Polystyrene Materials by Amending Florida Statutes Sections 403.7033 and 500.90, Repealing the Preemption of Local Laws Regarding the Use or Sale of Single-Use Plastic Bags and Polystyrene Materials; Providing for Transmittal; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date
Recommended Action
Approve Resolution No. 2020-R-02
Background Information
At the December 5, 2019 meeting, the City Commission directed the City Attorney to work with Vice-Mayor Luke to prepare this resolution. The resolution supports the removal of state preemption related to regulating to single-use plastic bags and polystyrene materials.
Strategic Plan
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Financial Impact
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Procurement
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Attachments:
1. Resolution No 2020-R-02
Prepared by: Amber L. Slayton, City Attorney
Department Director: Amber L. Slayton, City Attorney