Backup Documents 01/12/2010 Item # 4A
PROCL.AMA TION
4A
WHEREAS, the Co/lier County Board of County Commissioners recognize the recently-
organized philanthropic efforts of the Retrofit Southwest Florida organization a
non-profit, IRS classified 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation,' and.
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners value the importance of not-
for-profit organizations efforts toward building a disaster-resistant community
and mitigating the effects of severe weather upon single family homes; and.
WHEREAS, the Co/lier County Board of County Commissioners support the implementation of
best practices within the housing industry to help minimize loss of life and
property to the effects of disaster; and.
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners value the importance of human
service organizations during times of disaster and disaster recovery to provide
services not typically available by Federal, State, or Local governmental units;
and.
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners support a well-coordinated
disaster response and planning effort via its Bureau of Emergency Services and
Emergency Management Departments under appropriate guidance from agencies
including, but not limited to: The United States Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Florida Division of Emergency
Management, and other essential agencies identified in the Federal, State, and
local emergency response plans; and.
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners supports the efforts of
RetroFit Southwest Florida to seek private sources of funding for its operations,
demonstration projects, and future efforts via grant resources of its choosing.
The Board further requests that Retrofit Southwest Florida's efforts include
coordination and information sharing of their activities and projects with the
County's mitigation strategy planning efforts and other appropriate agencies and
departments.
NOW THEREFORE- be it proclaimed by the. Board of County Commissioners of Co/lier
County, Florida, that we welcome the private not-for-profit efforts of the
Retrofit Southwest Florida Corporation to engage in home resilience
building programs and activities.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12'h Day of January, 2010.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUIER COUNTY- FL.ORIDA
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DONN. FIAL.A, CHAIRMAN
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