Resolution 15-10: SUSTAINABILITY FEE-SIBILITY
| Number | 15-10 |
| Description | Looking to add a referendum to support efforts of Sustainability |
| Authored by |
Bhavik Patel |
| Sponsored by |
William Addington Edeline Ong Gage Baird Danish Dawood |
| Date Submitted | Tuesday, April 7, 2015 |
| Date Considered | Tuesday, October 27, 2015 |
| Committee | Committee Affairs |
| Result | n/a |
| Remarks | |
| Whereas | In 2009 HB 3533 relating to "an environmental service fee at public institutions of higher education" was passed and signed into law; and |
| Whereas | The University of Texas at Austin approved a university Green Fee at 71% in favor for a $5 fee per student per semester; and |
| Whereas | Projects funded by the Green Fee will further UTA's goal of sustainability and advancement of Green technology; and |
| Whereas | Projects funded by the Green Fee can create opportunities for employment, internships and volunteer activities for students, furthering education in sustainability; |
| Be It Further Resolved That | The 2015 Tuition Review Committee consider a sustainability fee in their recommendations to President Karbhari. |