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Agenda 07/08/2014 Item # 4B7/8/2014 43. PROCLAMATION /HEREAS, 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 mu /ti- fami ly residences for enhanced and innovative recycling programs; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize Collier Mosquito Control District for contributing to the greater good of Collier County by advocating the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" message to their staff and thereby helping to prolong the usable life of the Collier County Landfill; and WHEREAS, the Collier Mosquito Control Districts recycling, reuse and source reduction program includes • Recycling a// cardboard, office paper, plastic, aluminum, g /ass, pallets, fight bulbs and rechargeable batteries. Placement of recycling collection containers for all recyclable items in conveniently located areas • Conserving energy by having timers on light switches, self - regulating air conditioning thermostats, and rep /acing ballasts on fluorescent bulbs • Reducing paper waste by keeping documents in electronic format versus printing them. Implementing an employee awareness class on recycling, • and W14EREAS, the WRAP award program includes a framed certificate, a plaque and space on the county's website showcasing eco- friendly business practices and recycling programs, and WHEREAS, the Sol /d and Hazardous Waste Management Department congratulates Mr. Tim Stark, Executive Director, Stacy Welch, Director Administration, and all the staff of Collier Mosquito Control District for their outstanding efforts to promote waste reduction, reuse and recycling, and setting a positive example for other state and federal agencies. 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 COLLIER MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT for its contributions and efforts in recycling and waste reduction DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8* DAY of July, 2014. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA TOM HENNING, CHAIRMAN Packet Page -9- COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 4A.B. 7/8/2014 4.B. Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the Collier Mosquito Control District for earning the Waste Reduction Awards Program (the WRAP award) to be accepted by Jim Stark, Executive Director of Collier Mosquito Control District. Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners. Meeting Date: 7/8/2014 Prepared By Name: SmithCamden Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner, 6/27/2014 3:51:10 PM Approved By Name: DurhamTim Title: Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops, Date: 7/2/2014 11:42:04 AM Name: OchsLeo Title: County Manager, County Managers Office Date: 7/2/2014 12:00:27 PM Packet Page -10-