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1 RESOLUTION NO. R 08 - C~S-
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
4 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
5 ESTABLISHING A GREEN TASK FORCE TO OVERSEE
6 THE PROCESS OF IMPROVING AND SUSTAINING
7 THE ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS; AND PROVIDING AN
8 EFFECTIVE DATE.
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11 WHEREAS, the City Commission of Boynton Beach is increasingly concerned with
12 environmental issues in our community, recognizing the importance of environmental
13 stewardship regarding energy, water, air, land, waste and sustainable construction; and
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WHEREAS, the Commission understand the effects of the vast amounts of
15 resources and energy consumed by our community; and
16 WHEREAS, the Commission believes that our community should take greater strides
17 toward acting in an environmentally responsible manner; and
18 WHEREAS, There needs to be an increase in citizen awareness of sustainable
19 environmental and construction practices; and
20 WHEREAS, other communities across the country have established that
21 nvironmentally sound practices will save money, energy and resources over time; and
22 WHEREAS, environmental improvement is a critical and timely issue that should
23 oster cooperation between the City and the community; and
24 WHEREAS, the Commission's goal is to involve City employees and citizens in
25 reating policies and programs that will promote environmental sustainability on all areas of
26 his community; and
27 WHEREAS, Communication with all appropriate Environmental, Staff and Citizen
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WHEREAS, those groups are eager to work together with the City Commission to
2 make changes possible; therefore, be it;
3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
4 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1.
The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are true and correct and hereby
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6 ratified and confirmed by the City Commission.
Section 2.
A Task Force be created to focus on the areas of Public Education;
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8 Water Conservation; Waste Reduction/Recycling; Sustainable Construction; This Task Force
9 will consist of seven (7) City Staff; (City Manager; Development; Utilities; Public Works;
10 Parks; Finance; Grants) and one (1) CRA Staff, to be named the Green Task Force, to oversee
11 the process of improving and sustaining the environmental needs of Boynton Beach.
12 The duties of the Green Task force will be to provide recommendations to the City
13 Commission regarding:
14 Development of a long-term environmental improvement plan and policy Provide an
15 assessment of our current environmental situation
16 1. Research successful programs implemented by other communities and provide
17 recommendations for ways to improve the environmental sustainability of City
18 programs, service, equipment and facilities.
19 2. Proposed means to enhance water and energy conservation
20 3. Incentives for residents, businesses, developers and organizations to practice
21 environmental conservation and sustainable building.
22 4. Incorporation of green building standards into the City's Land Development
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24 5. Incentives for sustainable affordable housing developments
Section 3.
The Green Task Force shall conduct their review and provide a report
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26 f recommendations to the City Commission and shall sunset six (6) months from the date of
27 he initial organizational meeting of the Task Force unless extended by the City Commission.
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The Task Force shall consider the cost to implement their ideas as the recommendations are
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Section 4.
That this Resolution will become effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ~ day of February, 2008.
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Commis&ioner - Ronald
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Commissioger - Woodrow L. ay.?
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Commissioner - Marlene Ross
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