HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/2014 - Disposable Shopping Bags - Natural Resources Advisory Board
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MEMORANDUM
FROM THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD
DATE: April 18, 2014
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Joseph Piesman on behalf of the Natural Resources Advisory Board
SUBJECT: Disposable Shopping Bags
The Natural Resources Advisory Board (NRAB) heard a presentation from staff regarding
disposable shopping bags. Several approaches were discussed for reducing the use of disposable
shopping bags in Fort Collins.
The following motion was proposed:
The Natural Resources Advisory Board recommends that Council move forward with an ordinance that
would serve to reduce the number of disposable bags used in this community.
The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 6-0 in favor.
Please feel free to contact me regarding this recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joseph Piesman
Chair, Natural Resources Advisory Board
691-6697
j.piesman@comcast.net
cc: Darin Atteberry
Susie Gordon