Res 24-09RESOLUTION NO.24-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING THE GREEN TASK FORCE
TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COMMISSION
REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTNE DATE.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has established the Florida Energy Commission as well as the
Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida which has recommended the state make energy security and
greenhouse gas reduction a top priority; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach recognizes the importance of environmental stewardship
regarding energy, water, air, land, and waste; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, desires to establish a Green
Task Force to make recommendations to the City Commission regarding environmental sustainabiliry and
ideas to implement the recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, hereby agrees to
appoint a Green Task Force with member requirements as set forth below:
A. Green Task Force Member Requirements:
1. The Task Force shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the City
Commission, three (3) members shall be appointed for an initial term of one
(1) year and two (2) for a term of two years. Thereafter, all appointments shall
be for two (2) years.
2. All members shall have expertise or an interest in environmental conservation
and sustainabiliry and shall be residents of or own property in the City, own a
business within the City, or be an officer, director or manager of a business
located within the Ciry.
Section 2. That the Green Task Force shall be responsible for reviewing City operations and
policies toward achieving Delray Beach's green goals and providing recommendations to the City regarding:
1. Ways to improve the environmental sustainabiliry of City programs, services,
equipment and facilities.
2. Strategies for improving the environmental sustainability of the community.
3. Incentives for residents, businesses, and organizations to practice
environmental conservation including recycling.
4. Proposed means to enhance water and energy conservation.
5. Ideas for promotion for tree planting and xeriscaping.
6. Best practices to be considered for implementation in Delray Beach, including
long-term strategies.
7. Proposed revisions to City ordinances to address Green technologies.
Section 3. That the Green Task Force shall conduct their review and provide a report of
recommendations by February 1" each year.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upa n its adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the day of J~~- , 2009.
ATTEST:
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Terrill C. Pyburn, Assistant City Attorney
THROUGH: Susan A. Ruby, City Attorney
DATE: May 26, 2009
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM 8 D -REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 2.2009
RESOLUTION N0.24-09
ITEM BEFORE COMMISSION
Resolution No. 24-09.
BACKGROUND
The attached resolution establishes a Green Task Force to make recommendations to the City
Commission regarding environmental sustainability and ideas to implement the recommendations.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Attorney's Office recommends City Commission discretion.
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