Agenda 12/14/2010 Item # 4C
Agenda Item No. 4C
December 14, 2010
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, the Co/Her County Recycling Ordinance Number 2009-56 OQoptt!d by the BotJrd of County
Commissioners established the Waste Reduction Awards ProgrtJtn (the WRAP award): and,
WHEREAS, the WRAP award rt!cognizes businesses, institutions, and multi-family residences for enhanced
and innovative recycling programs; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize Northgate Club Apartments for
contributing to the greater good of Collier County by advocating the "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle"
messages ttJ their residents, tenants, and stoff, thereby helping to prolong the usablf! life of the
Collier County Landf1J/: and,
WHEREAS, aspects of Northgate Club AptJrtments' rtlcycling and source reduction program includes;
Increasing its single stream recycling containers from zero to four placed throughout the
apartment complex ttJ collect cardboard, paper, plastics, glass, and aluminum.
Adding one bottle-shaped ~cycling container placed next to the pool and clubhouse arlta to
collect water bottles, aluminum cans, and glass, resulting in more recycling by the residents.
Reducing the garbage pickup from four times per week to three times, which reduced the cost of
their garbage fee and aI/owed management fo add one more single sfrttam recycling container
throughout the apartment complex.
Providing on excellent bulky Item collection program for the residents to dispose of their
furniture, fixtures, household goods, and electronic materials sa they don't end up in the trash
dumpster. And,
WHEREAS.
the WRAP award program includes a framed certificate, a trophy, use of the WRAP logo, and
space on the colliergov.net/recycles webs;te showcasing eco-friendly business practices and
recycling programs: and,
WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Management DqJartment congratulates Coleen Fernandez, Moflt1ger, and all the
staff of Northgate Club Apartments, for their outstanding efforts to promote waste reduction
and recycling, promote environmental awareness, and setting Q positive example for other multi-
family communities. Their initiatives will have a significant effect on sustaining the usable life of
the Collier County Landfill I1nd protecting the environment.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that we
congratulate
NORTHGA1F CLUB APARTMeJTS
for their continued contributions ond efforts in recycling.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th DA Y of December, 2010.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY. FLORIDA
FRED COYLE. CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
Agenda Item No, 4C
December 14,2010
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
4C
Proclamation recognizing Northgate Club Apartments for their continued contributions and
e!forts In recycling, To be accepted by Coleen Fernandez, Manager of Northgate Club
Apartments, Dan Rodriguez, Solid Waste Management Director and staff Sponsored by
Commissioner Torn Henning
Meeting Date:
12/14/2010 900:(J[) AM
Prepared By
Pallia Springs
Executive Aide to the Bee
Date
Bce
Bee
12/8/201011:16:28 AM
Approved By
Ian Mitchell
Supervisor. Bee Office Operations
Date
Bee
Bee
12/8/201011 :39 AM
Approved By
Michael SI'leffield
Assistant to the County Manager
Date
County Managers OfficE'
12/8/2010 12:45 PM