City of Clearwater - File #: 18-08

• File #: 18-08
• Version: 1
• Name: Est Ocean Friendly Business Program
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/25/2018
• In control: Public Works
• On agenda: 5/17/2018
• Final action: 5/17/2018
• Title: Support initiatives to lessen the negative impact of single-use plastic and styrofoam products by encouraging Clearwater businesses to participate voluntarily in an ocean friendly business program and adopt Resolution 18-08.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/17/2018	1	City Council
5/14/2018	1	Council Work Session

SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:

Title

Support initiatives to lessen the negative impact of single-use plastic and styrofoam products by encouraging Clearwater businesses to participate voluntarily in an ocean friendly business program and adopt Resolution 18-08.

Body

SUMMARY: 

The Environmental Advisory Board developed the Ocean Friendly Business Program outlined in Resolution 18-08 to address pollution caused by single-use plastics and styrofoam, and is requesting that the City Council adopt the Resolution thereby demonstrating its support for the Program.

APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: N/A

USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:  N/A