Res 11-09RESOLUTION NO. 11-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE GREEN
TASK FORCE FOR THEIR WORK TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY, FORMALLY ACCEPTING THEIR FINAL REPORT AND
INSTRUCTING STAFF TO REVIEW THE REPORT FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach is increasingly concerned with environmental issues in
our community, recognizing the importance of environment stewardship regarding energy, water,
air, land, waste and sustainable construction; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach established the Green Task
Force by Resolution 67-07 and appointed seven (7) members; and
WHEREAS the Green Task Force was charged with providing recommendations to the City
Commission regarding environmental sustainability, incentives for environmental conservation,
water and energy conservation, ideas for promotion of tree planting and xeriscaping, and best
practices to be considered for implementation; and
WHEREAS, the Green Task Force gave generously of their time to research and prepare
recommendations for the City Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach recognizes and commends the
Green Task Force for their dedicated research to provide recommendations for improving
environmental sustainability.
Section 2. The City Commission formally accepts the final report provided by the Green
Task Force and instructs staff to review the report to select items for implementation.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this 3`d day of February, 2009.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk