@@Commissioner Ferdinandsen moved that the following Resolution be adopted:
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
WHEREAS, excessive street sanding can result in unacceptable levels of fine particulate matter being emitted into the air; and
WHEREAS, excessive street sanding can significantly contribute to the region's brown cloud problem and to the violation of federal air quality standards for fine particulate matter; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County is committed to a healthy environment and a safe, efficient roadway system; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and welfare of Jefferson County citizens are adversely affected by the degradation of air quality; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to contribute to the protection of the metropolitan area's air quality by adopting policies and procedures aimed at preventing excessive street sanding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado hereby and herewith adopts Jefferson County Policy and Procedure 5.63: FUGITIVE DUST EMISSIONS FROM STREET SANDING.
Commissioner Stone seconded the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Rich Ferdinandsen AYE
Commissioner John P. Stone AYE
Commissioner Marjorie E. Clement, Chairman AYE
The Resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.
Dated: July 20, 1992