HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-134RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 134
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA GREEN
BUILDING COALITION, INC. FOR CERTIFICATION OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AS A CERTIFIED FLORIDA GREEN
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND TO DEMONSTRATE A
SIGNIFICANT COMMITMENT ON THE PART OF INDIAN
RIVER COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO ESTABLISH POLICIES,
GUIDELINES, GOALS, AND STRATEGIC ACTIONS TO
PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY.
WHEREAS, sustainability means satisfying our present needs without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2007, Governor Crist signed Executive Order
No. 07-126 directing the State Department of Management Services to
implement Green Building and Energy Conservation Standards for State
buildings; and
WHEREAS, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
("County") is committed to lead by demonstrating sustainable stewardship that
will yield cost savings to taxpayers by reducing County operating costs,
providing healthy work environments for County staff and visitors, protecting,
conserving, and enhancing the County's resources, and establishing community
guidelines for sustainable living practices; and
WHEREAS, the County is committed to designing, constructing, and
operating County facilities to minimize environmental impacts by incorporating
the use of resource and energy efficient materials, renewable resources,
alternative energy sources, water conservation, waste reduction, and pollution
prevention where economically feasible; and
WHEREAS, the County intends to establish policies, guidelines, goals
and strategic actions that will result in:
• a more sustainable community
• the use of renewable resources
• energy, water and cost savings through the construction, operation
and maintenance of high performance buildings and landscapes
• the procurement of environmentally preferred products, materials and
services
• increased recycling and materials reuse
• historical preservation
• waste reduction at the source
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■ increased awareness of benefits and complexities of our coastal
environment
• healthier and more productive work environments
■ less local and global adverse environmental impacts
• reduced County liability
■ minimized future disposal infrastructure needs
WHEREAS, the County intends to lead by example to encourage sustainable
practices and design by residents, developers and businesses alike, and
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2007, the County authorized: (a) the application to the
Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. for certification of Indian River County as a
certified Florida Green Local Government ("Application"); and (b) a resolution in
connection with the Application; and
WHEREAS, the Application process for a local government necessarily involves
a series of commitments by the local government that are to be contained in one or
more Resolutions, Ordinances, and elements within the County's Comprehensive
Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
1. Indian River County shall apply to the Florida Green Building Coalition
Inc. for certification as a Green Local Government.
2. The County Administrator shall appoint a staff member to serve as the
"Project Coordinator" for the County's Application.
3. The County Administrator shall direct the Project Coordinator to seek any
and all available outside funding sources to: (a) defray the $4,500 fee
for the County's Application; and (b) assist and support the County's
Green Local Government endeavors.
4. In connection with the County's Application, the County Administrator
shall direct County staff to develop policies, guidelines, and strategic
actions for sustainable practices for County facilities.
5. In connection with the County's Application, the County Administrator
shall direct County staff to: provide on-going training and education
opportunities for affected staff to further sustainable stewardship;
develop, promote, and implement sustainable stewardship education
programs within the community; and establish marketing partnerships to
advance these principles.
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The Resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner O'Bryan, and
the motion was seconded by Commissioner Wheeler, and, upon being put to a
vote, the vote was a follows:
Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Aye
Vice Chairman Sandra L. Bowden Aye
Commissioner Wesley S. Davis Aye
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher Nay
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and
adopted this 2nd day of October, 2007.
Approved for form and legal
Su-'-ncy:
an E. Fe
A sistant County Attorney
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
by its Board of County Commissioners
By:
C. Wheeler, Chairman
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