HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-072-05/15/1990-CFCS CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS REGULATE PROGRAM RESOLUTION 90-72
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DIRECTING THE STAFF TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM
TO REGULATE CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS (CFCS)
WHEREAS, chlorofluorocarbons are strongly linked to the depletion of
the stratospheric ozone layer that shields the Earth from harmful
ultra-violet radiation; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Fort Collins has determined that
programs adopted by local governments will have an influential role in
contributing to environmental protection and accelerating the passage of
state and federal chlorofluorocarbon regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Council has further determined that it is in the best
interest of the citizens of the City that an ordinance and supporting
regulations be adopted for the purpose of reducing the release of
chlorofluorocarbons into the atmosphere.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the staff is directed to: (a) present for Council 's
consideration a draft ordinance for regulating the emission of
chlorofluorocarbons into the atmosphere; and (b) develop a supporting
regulatory program to aid in enforcement of the ordinance and to increase
the program's effectiveness, with said program to be developed, to the
extent legally possible, in accordance with the principles as set forth in
Exhibit A attached hereto.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Fort Collins held this 15th day of May, A.D. 1990.
Mayor.
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City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
The regulatory elements of the local ordinance would have the following
effects:
• Refrigeration and air conditioning services would be required to recover
and recycle CFCs during service operations.
• Small cans of CFCs for automotive service could not be sold in the city.
• Fire protection systems using HALON could be installed only if no
adequate alternative were available.
• Food packaging, non-food packaging, and building insulation materials
made using CFCs could not be sold in the city.
• Products containing CFCs as a propellant or energy source could not be
sold
Nonregulatory measures will include the following:
• A public education program.
• Amendments to refrigeration service licensing requirements to ensure
adequate knowledge of refrigeration CFC containment and recycling
practices.
• Periodic reports by large industrial users of CFCs on programs to reduce
CFC use.
• City assistance in the development of CFC recycling opportunities.
• Coordination among local governments to encourage state and federal
action to reduce CFC emissions.