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May 14, 2002 WHEREAS, it appearing to the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that the joint procurement of the Energy Services pursuant to the Joint Powers Agreement and the provision of Steering Committee Services pursuant to the Joint Powers Agreement is otherwise in the best interests of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: (1) That competitive sealed bidding and competitive negotiation for the procurement of Energy Services are not fiscally advantageous to the public because the procurement process for Energy Services must be flexible enough to respond to quickly changing market conditions in which energy prices can fluctuate considerably on a daily or even hourly basis; (2) That the aggregation and joint procurement of the Energy Services pursuant to the Joint Powers Agreement is hereby approved; (3) That the provision of Steering Committee Services pursuant to the Joint Powers Agreement is hereby approved; (4) That the Joint Powers Agreement and the performance of the terms and conditions thereof on behalf of the City are hereby authorized and approved; (5) That the Interim City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Joint Powers Agreement on behalf of the City; (6) That the payment obligations of the City pursuant to the provisions hereof and the Joint Powers Agreement shall be subject to annual appropriation of requisite funds therefor by the City Council; and (7) That this Resolution shall take effect on the date of its adoption." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Robinett, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 02 - 149 - Adoption of a resolution supporting the City's adoption of an Environmental Police Statement. This action will facilitate staff's understanding and implementation of the policies of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality regarding the use of hazardous material and hazardous waste accidents. Recommendation: · Adoption of a resolution supporting the City's adoption of an Environmental Policy Statement. Purpose and Need: · Both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have endorsed the implementation of an Environmental Management System for municipalities. In order to fully implement this system a resolution is required by each participating municipality which supports the City's Environmental Policy Statement. · Adopting a comprehensive environmental policy will facilitate all City departments and their employees in understanding and implementing EPA and DEQ policies regarding the use, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes. · This environmental policy will demonstrate the City's commitment to take a responsible and proactive stance in protecting the environment and reducing the risks of hazardous material and hazardous waste accidents.