TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Dr. Ana Puszkin- Chevlin, Sustainabilty Officer
THROUGH: Mark R. Lauzier, City Manager; India J. Adams; Asst. City Manager
DATE: September 11, 2018
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PRESENTATION OF SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCY INITATIVES
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Provide direction to move forward on sustainability and resilience initiatives. To include:
· An ordinance that would limit distribution of plastic straws and stirrers by restaurant and bar establishments n use of plastic non-biodegradable straws by
· Proceed with award of the Textile Recycling program to the qualified bidder
· Revision of the green building requirements for new construction
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Background:
This presentation summarizes advancements made regarding sustainability and resiliency over the past year, including progress related to the Rising Waters Task Force Report, and subsequently focuses on three current initiatives: 1) a proposed plastic straw ordinance, 2) a proposed textile recycling program, and 3) a proposed change to the City’s green building requirements, for which staff seeks direction from City Commission prior to proceeding. The presentation concludes with a list of priority topics the Green Implementation Advancement Board (GIAB) would like to raise to the City Commission’s attention.
Rising Waters Task Force Update In June of 2017, the Rising Waters Task Force presented to the City Commission a report with six broad recommendations and 21 action steps that would address climate resilience. After a nearly a year, staff is proud to report on 20 initiatives that were undertaken in respond to specific action steps identified in the report.
Skip the Straw Ordinance. At the May 18th meeting of the Green Implementation Advancement Board (GIAB), unanimously passed a resolution requesting that the City Commission consider an ordinance that would limit distribution of plastic straws by restaurants only to customers that explicitly request them,...
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