19940726 r-94-34RESOLUTION NO. R-94-34
ESTABLISHING A STORMWATER CAPITAL FACILITIES
FINANCING TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax has long standing problems
created by increased stormwater runoff throughout the city;
and
WHEREAS, the runoff leads to excessive erosion of creeks, loss
of trees and vegetation, localized flooding, sediment build
up, loss of property and negative environmental effects; and
WHEREAS, if unchecked, these problems could lead to major
disaster during extreme storm events, continue to add to the
pollution of the Chesapeake Bay, hinder future economic
development in the city and deteriorate the quality of life
for the residents; and
WHEREAS, the city desires to solve these problems in a cost-
effective and financially sound way while protecting and
enhancing the environment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a Stormwater Capital
Facilities Financing Task Force is hereby established for the
purpose of developing recommendations for the City Council
regarding the financing of stormwater improvement projects;
such recommendations to be provided to city Council by
October, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said group shall be composed of no
more than ten members appointed by the City Council
representing residential and business interests; with the
chair to be appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of
Council.
ADOPTED this 26th day of July, 1994.
i~EST:
y~Clerk