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Briefing by the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment (CDPHE) on the clean up efforts currently underway at Sand Creek.
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Presenter: Walter Ebermenko, Rob Myerly and Warren Smith
Recommended City Council Action:
Council members are encouraged to ask clarifying questions. No additional action is
recommended.
Summary Statement:
Since late 2011 it was as discovered that benzene has been leaking into the Sand
Creek originating from the Suncor refinery. Suncor Energy officials have been
proactive and forthcoming with information about their efforts to stop the flow into the
creek, find the source, and stop the leak.
Council members have requested an additional briefing from the Colorado
Department of Public Health and the Environment (CDPHE) to better understand the
issue and also the State's perspective on it.
Next Steps: Council would have to identify if they would like additional information.
Expenditure Required: None at this time
Source of Funds: N/A
Policy Issue: Should City Council be well informed and perhaps active on
environmental issues that are of state wide concerns but also impact the lives of
residents and businesses within their jurisdiction.
Alternative: do nothing