CC Resolution No. 02-175RESOLUTION NO. 02-175
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH APPLE COMPUTER, INC. FOR THE DISPOSAL OF
CONSUMER ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS AND COMPUTERS (E-WASTE) IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 AND AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE
CONTRACT FROM THE RESOURCE RECOVERY FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$25,000
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Protection Agency has determined that
cathode ray tubes are hazardous waste due to levels of lead and it is unsafe to dispose of
them in landfills; and
WHEREAS, E-waste or electronic waste is the fastest growing waste problem
facing cities today; and
WHEREAS, Apple Computer, Inc. has developed a program to dispose of and
recycle e-waste and has proposed to provide an environmentally responsible opportunity
for residents of Cupertino to recycle end-of-life computers and consumer electronic
products.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Cupertino hereby authorizes an agreement for a six-month pilot project between Apple
Computer, Inc. and the City of Cupertino for the disposal of e-waste.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the City Manager
to negotiate and execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Cupertino.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 16th day of September, 2002, by the following vote:
Vote
Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Lowenthal, Chang, James, Kwok, Sandoval
None
None
None
ATTEST:
Clty Clerk f"'
Ma~or, City of Cupertino