Common use of INTRODUCTORY STATEMENTS Clause in Contracts

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENTS. 1.1 The northern cities, villages and townships of Oakland COUNTY are committed to protection of the natural environment and preventing toxic materials from entering their waterways and landfill resources. 1.2 In order to accomplish this goal, there is a need to provide regular and easily accessible household hazardous waste collection services to north Oakland COUNTY residents. 1.3 These northern cities, villages and townships have sought the COUNTY’S assistance in coordinating a household hazardous waste collection program. 1.4 The COUNTY has agreed to assist these communities by coordinating and facilitating this AGREEMENT in order to form a comprehensive household hazardous waste management program. 1.5 This interlocal AGREEMENT will allow participating communities to obtain economic benefits of scale, without placing an undue burden on any one community, in the provision of a coordinated program of household hazardous waste collection and disposal. Residents of these communities will enjoy access to a coordinated, convenient, ongoing collection program supported by an aggressive educational program regarding the hazards of household hazardous wastes and their proper re-use and disposal.