19780214 r-78-3RESOLUTION NO. R-78-3
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA TO REQUEST THE APPROPRIATION
OF STATE FUNDS FOR THE INITIATION OF A LITTER
CONTROL PROGRAM UNDER THE VIRGINIA LITTER
CONTROL ACT.
WHEREAS, there exists a Litter Control Act of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, the intent of which is to inhibit the accumulation of all types
of litter to maintain a healthful, clean and beautiful environment,
through a State developed and coordinated program of education, control,
prevention and elimination; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Litter Control, Department of Conservation
and Economic Development of the Commonwealth of Virgini~ is charged with
implementing the mandates of this law; and
WHEREAS, Section 10-206(J) of the Litter Control Act states that
at least fifty percent of the funds appropriated must be expended through
grants to localities for the purpose of carrying out anti-litter programs;
and
WHEREAS, it is required that each locality make formal petition
for these funds to the Department of Conservation and Economic Development,
Division of Litter Control;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Fairfax, Virginia petitions that:
(1) The City of Fairfax be considered for receiving an appropriation
of State grant funds for the initiation of a litter control
program under the Virginia Litter Control Act (chapter 19,
title 10, Code of Virginia); and
(2) The City of Fairfax hereby agrees to use all funds, if its
application is accepted and program approved, in a program
for the enforcement of anti-litter ordinances and statutes,
and/or a program designed for litter prevention and/or
elimination.
R-78-3
ADOPTED:
ATTEST:
February 14, 1978
Acting ~ity Cle~ i