HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-17 Green Local GovernmentRESOLUTION NUMBER 2008-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA TO PURSUE MEASURES TO BECOME A
"GREEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT" THROUGH IMPROVED
ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, USING CRITERIA AND
STANDARDS DEVELOPED BY THE FLORIDA GREEN BUILDING
COALITION, AND ENCOURAGING THE LEGISLATURE AND
GOVERNOR TO SUPPORT THE GREEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida
recognizes the importance of environmental stewardship in a variety of media, including
energy, water, air, land and waste; and
WHEREAS, successful environmental stewardship practices will enhance local
and national energy security, protect natural resources for future generations, and result in
long term cost savings; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc., is a Florida non-profit
corporation with open membership whose primary mission is to develop and maintain
Green Designation Standards for Florida and to promote cost-effective, sustainable
improvements in the built environment; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Green Building Coalition not only presents opportunities
for a municipality to "be green", but also provides examples and resources covering how
to do it; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc., has developed the
"Green Local Government Standard," which designates Green Cities and Green Counties
for outstanding environmental stewardship; and
WHEREAS, the Green Local Government Standard focuses on improving
municipal environmental performance through measurable criteria for municipalities to
pursue in order to promote alternative energies and a cleaner environment; and
WHEREAS, because the Green Local Government Standard was developed with
the participation of Cities and Counties, it recognizes the diversity of Florida's
municipalities and their need for flexibility and autonomy; and
WHEREAS, municipalities who incorporate sufficient criteria such that they
meet or exceed designated thresholds are "Certified" or "Registered" as a Green Local
Government; and
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WHEREAS, a Green Local Government is defined as a City or County that
incorporates multiple environmental, ecological and sustainability features throughout the
functions they perform that improve the environmental performance considerably over a
City or a County that just minimally meets state and local regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Green Local Government Standard is a useful reference even for
those municipalities who do not choose to become "Certified" or "Registered", but who
are trying to achieve a particular environmental goal.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida endorses the
Florida Green Building Coalition's "Green Local Government Standard" as a voluntary
means for municipalities to take positive steps toward improving and advancing
environmental quality and energy security.
Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida will pursue
steps toward becoming a Florida Green Local Government using the Green Local
Government Standard developed by the Florida Green Building Coalition.
Section 3. That the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida encourages
the Florida Legislature and Governor Crist to support the Green Local Government
program of the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc., as a means for Florida
municipalities to use their home rule powers to improve their environmental stewardship
through participation in a program that is voluntary, fiscally defensible, and tailored to
the specific environmental goals of each municipality and its citizens.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of :Winter Springs,
Florida, in a Regular Meeting assembled on the 10th day of March, 2008.
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A A LORENZO-LUACES, City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the C' f Winter Springs, Florida only:
ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
City of Winter Springs, Florida
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