HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2012-079 Expressing Support For Purchase of Products Containing Only Conflict-Free Minerals RESOLUTION NO. 2012-79
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS
CONTAINING ONLY CONFLICT-FREE MINERALS
WHEREAS, Edina High School students representing the organization "STAND" have requested the Edina City
Council oppose the use of metals and other materials mined and produced in certain African
countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo in products manufactured
throughout the world,
WHEREAS, the Democratic Republic of the Congo employs armed groups to force labor to extract such
minerals and raw materials,
WHEREAS, thousands of deaths have been reported and verified to occur from violence inflicted in order to
maintain control of the mines and resources to enhance forced labor,
WHEREAS, a national initiative is seeking support and efforts to call attention to these practices and seek
multiple means of discouraging so-called "Conflict Minerals" from being used in the production
of technology equipment and other products,
WHEREAS, the City of Edina makes significant investment in technology primarily through joint purchasing
• contracts through the State of Minnesota
WHEREAS, Edina's commitment to human rights for all people of the world has been previously
demonstrated,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council joins a broad coalition of individuals and
organizations worldwide to:
1. Use Reasonable business efforts to seek alternative sources of supply for Edina purchases of
products using "Conflict Minerals."
2. Encourage all electronic companies with which the State and City do business to address
their own supply sources in combating this situation.
3. Consider future policies that the City may utilize in making the public generally, and Edina
citizens specifically, aware of these worldwide problems in hope of combating the
inhumane treatment of human beings located anywhere.
Dated: May 15, 2012
Attest: '.
Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
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CITY OF Ei)INA
1801 \1'cst;0th SUeet• f;,dina, Minnesota 33424
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• STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and
foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of May 15, 2012 and as recorded
in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of 20
City Clerk
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