HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 85-019 Formally disapproving the expansion of the Tangerine Road LandfillResolution No. 85-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA
FORMALLY DISAPPROVING THE EXPANSION OF THE PIMA COUNTY TA~IGERINE ROAD
LANDFILL.
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana wishes to preserve and improve the asthetic
resources along the Tangerine roadway; and
WHEREAS,, the Town of Marana wishes to preserve and improve the quality
of ground waters; and
WHEREAS, the County of Pima operates and performs planning for landfills
within the County; and
WHEREAS, the Pima County Landfill on Tangerine Roads directs flood water
from its natural course over lands which will not otherwise be effected; and
WHEREAS, there are various more appropriate landfill sites within Pima
County.
WHEREAS, the current Pima County landfill on Tangerine Road is located
within the corporate limits of the Town of Marana.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN OF >~HANA HEREBY:
1. Disapproves of any expansion beyond the current size and site of
the Tangerine landfill; and
2. Declares landfill operations are not compatible with the long range
land uses for the Tangerine road corridor; and
3. Recognizes the possible damages to the ground water by landfill
leachates; and
4. Recommends that Pima County study the feasibility of using the
existing city of Tucson property in Avra Valley and or other areas
for landfill use.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Marana
this 17th day of December 1985.
Mayor
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