Agenda 06/09/2009 Item # 4B
Agenda Item No. 48
June 9, 2009
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WHEREAS, the Non-Residential Recycling Ordinance No. 2004-50 adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners on July 27, 2004, established the Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP);
and,
WHEREAS, the WRAP award recognizes businesses and institutions for enhanced and innovative recycling
programs: and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize The Club and Spa at Fiddlers
Creek for contributing to the greater good of Collier County by promoting '"green" business
practices, thereby helping to proltmg the usable life of the Collier County Landfill: and,
WHEREAS, The Club and Spa at Fiddlers Creek demonstrates a good example for other businesses in the
area: and,
WHER/fAS. some aspects of their recycling program & green initiQtives include:
Providing each staff member with a box container for the easy collection of recyclable office
paper. Minimize waste by recycling shredded paper, newspaper, newsprints, cardboard,
aluminum cans, batteries and printer cartridges.
Purchasing preference for recycled, re-manufactured, environmentally sensitive products and
services.
Reducing the number of paper-based communications by sending out weekly announcements
through email blast, sending out a monthly Newsletter, and updating announcements on their
in-house TV chaf/lltll.
· Using silverware, glass and ceromic mugs for daily coffee and meals. Discourage use of
Styrofoam, disposable plastic ware and minimize use of single-serve/pre-packaged condiments.
· Adding recycle bins In all areas; both front of the building for members and back of the
building for employees.
Initiating an extensive employee Environmental Policy to be :;igned by all employees requiring
commitment to following its guidelines pertaining to the recycling and waste reduction green
program.
WHEREAS. the WRAP award progrQm includes a framed certificQte. a trophy, use of the WRAP logo and
space on the www.collieraov.net/recycles. website showcasing their waste reduction and
recycling program.
NOW THEREFORE, be it praclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that
the Board of County Commissioners and the Solid Waste Management Department
congratulate Ron Albeit, General Manager, Phil Brougham, Chairman of Fiddlers Creek CDDl,
and all the staff of the Club and Spa at Fiddlers Creek for their outstanding green bu:;iness
practices and continued efforts to promote waste reduction and recycling. Their "green team"
promotes environmental awareness and sets a posITIve example for other:;. Their initiatives will
have a significant affect in sustaining the usable life of the Collier County Landfill and
protecting the environment.
DONe AND ORDERED THIS 9'" DAY OF June, 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COI..I...IER COUNTY. FLORIDA
(
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT /f. BROCK. CLERK
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Agenda Item No. 4B
June 9, 2009
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
4B
Meeting Date:
Proclamation for the Waste Reduction Awards Program recipient "The Club & Spa at Fiddlers
Creek" for their outstanding green business practices and continued efforts to promote waste
reduction and recycling To be accepted by Mr. Ron Albeit, General Manager and Mr. Phil
Brougham, Chairman, Fiddler's Creek CDD 1.
6/9/2009 9:00:00 AM
Approved By
Ian Mitchell
Board of County
Commissioners
BCC Office Manager
Date
BCC Office
5/29/20095:10 PM
Approved By
Leo E. Ochs, Jr.
Board of County
Commissioners
Deputy County Manager
Date
County Manager's Office
6/1/2009 3:01 PM
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