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RESOLUTION NO.8-01/02
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF
LEGISLATION BY THE LEGISLATURE OF
THE STATE OF FLORIDA RELATING TO
TREATED WOOD; PROHIBITING USE OF
WOOD PRODUCTS TREATED WITH
CHROMATED COPPER ARSENATE IN
PUBLICLY FUNDED PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR ENFORCEMENT ON STATE LANDS BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION; REQUIRING THE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE
NOTICE TO AND DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR
SCHOOL DISTRICTS REGARDING THE
SEALING OF WOOD TREATED WITH
CHROMATED COPPER ARSENATE;
PROHIBITING STATE AGENCIES FROM
PURCHASING WOOD TREATED WITH
CHROMATED COPPER ARSENATE;
PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
GRANTS FOR CONVERSION OF WOOD
TREATING COMPANIES TO OPERATIONS
USING PRESERVATIVES THAT DO NOT
CONTAIN ARSENIC; SPECIFYING PERSONS
WHO MUST PROVIDE NOTICE TO
CONSUMERS OF WOOD OR WOOD
PRODUCTS CONTAINING CHROMATED
COPPER ARSENATE; PROVIDING CONTENTS
OF SUCH NOTICE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE NOTICE;
PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village Council has a responsibility to its residents
to ensure as safe an environment as feasible;
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WHEREAS, enforcement shall be provided by the Department of
Environmental Protection on state lands.
WHEREAS, the Department of Education shall annually notify
school districts that a nontoxic sealant must be applied every two years to
any such treated wood that is likely to come into contact with children.
WHEREAS, the Department of Education shall develop sealant
application guidelines, in consultation with the wood treating industry and
the Departments of Health and environmental Protection.
WHEREAS, grants to schools shall be provided to offset the cost of
sealing playground equipment.
WHEREAS, state agencies shall be prohibited from purchasing such
treated wood for most applications and exceptions shall be specified.
WHEREAS, grants shall be provided for conversion of wood
treating companies using chromated copper arsenate to use of preservatives
that do not contain arsenic.
WHEREAS, retailers and contractors shall provide notice to certain
consumers of wood or wood products containing chromated copper
arsenate and refunds shall be provided when such notice is not provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH
COUNTY; FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta
strongly urges the State of Florida to pass legislation prohibiting the use of
any wood product containing chromated copper arsenate in the construction
of any playground equipment, and for use as decorative mulch or
groundcover associated with playground equipment, for which public funds
are used and which are constructed or contracted for on or after October 1,
2002;
Section 2. The Village Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this
resolution to Representative Larry Crow, District 4, Governor Jeb Bush,
Palm Beach County Commissioners, and Palm Beach County
Municipalities.
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THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was offered by
Councilmember von Frank, who moved its adoption. The Resolution was
seconded by Vice Mayor Capretta, and upon being put to a vote, the vote
was as follows:
FOR AGAINST
Mayor Geraldine A. Geneo
Vice Mayor Joseph N. Capretta
Councilmember Sharon D. Walker
Councilmember Basil E. Dalack
Councilmember Russell J. von Frank
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this
8th day of November, A.D., 2001.
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ATTEST:
Village Cler Mary Wolcott
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