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Agenda 03/12/2013 Item # 4E 3/12/2013 4.E. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Collier County Recycling Ordinance Number 2009-56, established the Waste Reduction Awards Program (the WRAP award); and, WHEREAS, the WRAP award recognizes businesses, institutions, and multi-family residences for enhanced and innovative recycling programs; and, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize Bow/and Beacon for contributing to the greater good of Collier County by advocating the "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" message to their staff and customers, thereby helping to prolong the usable life of the Collier County Landfill; and, WHEREAS, Bowland Beacon's recycling, reuse and source reduction program includes: • Recycling all cardboard, paper, glass, aluminum, and plastic beverage containers. Placing four 94- gallon carts and a 6-cubic yard recycling container behind the building facilitates collection of commingled recyclable materials. • Increasing the number of indoor recycling containers to collect cans, glass, and plastic beverage containers, making recycling convenient and accessible to the staff and customers. • Installing a computer controlled HVAC system and eco-friendly lighting, including LED lighting in boutique bow ling areas, significantly reducing energy consumption and heat load. • Reducing waste by requiring staff to bring their own cups for beverages, and serving food items on plates and baskets with paper liners instead of Styrofoam or paper plates. IEREAS, the WRAP award program includes a framed certificate, a trophy and space on the County's website showcasing eco-friendly business practices and recycling programs; and, WHEREAS, the Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Department congratulates Ms. Patty Robinson, General Manager, and Mr., Ed Trujello, Mechanic, and all the staff of Bowland Beacon for their outstanding efforts to promote waste reduction, reuse and recycling, and setting a positive example for other bowling centers. Their initiatives will have a significant effect on sustaining the usable life of the Collier County Landfill and protecting the environment. NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that we congratulate BOWLAND BEACON for its contributions and efforts in recycling and waste reduction. DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12t'DAY of March, 2013. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA GEORGIA A. HILLER, CHAIRWOMAN TEST: DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK Packet Page-10- 3/12/2013 4.E. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 4.4.E. Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing and congratulating Bowland Beacon on receiving the WRAP award for its continued efforts to promote waste reduction, reuse and recycling and for sustaining the usable life of the Collier County Landfill. To be accepted by Patty Robinson, General Manager and Ed Trujello, Mechanic. Sponsored by Commissioner Hiller. Meeting Date: 3/12/2013 Prepared By Name: BartlettKristi Title: Executive Aide to the BCC 2/28/2013 11:26:14 AM Submitted by Title:Executive Aide to the BCC Name: BartlettKristi 2/28/2013 11:26:15 AM Approved By Name: SheffieldMichael Title: Manager-Business Operations, CMO Date: 2/28/2013 11:45:19 AM Name: SheffieldMichael Title: Manager-Business Operations, CMO Date: 2/28/2013 12:17:51 PM Packet Page-11-