Backup Documents 12/14/2010 Item # 4CPRO CLAM A TION 4C
WHEREAS, the Collier County Recycling Ordinance Number 2009 -56 adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners 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 Northgate C lub Apartments for
contributing to the greater good of Collier County by advocating the 'Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
messages to their residents, tenants, and staff, thereby he /ping to prolong the usable life of the
Collier County Landfill; and,
WHEREAS, aspects of Northgate Club Apartments' recycling and source reduction program includes;
• Increasing its single stream recycling containers from zero to four placed throughout the
apartment comp /ex to co/ %t cardboard, paper, plastics, glass, and aluminum.
• Adding one bottle-shaped recycling container placed next to the pool and clubhouse area to
collect water bottles, aluminum cans, and glass, rm /ting in more recycling by the residents.
• Reducing the garbage pfe pup from four times per week to three times, which reduced the cost of
their garbage fee and allowed management to add one more single stream recycling container
throughout the apartment comp /ex.
• Providing an excellent bulky item collection program for the residents to dispose of their
furniture, fixtures, household goods, and electronic materials so they don't end up in the trash
dumpster. And,
WHEREAS, the WRAP awa t'd program includes a framed certificate, a trophy, use of the WRAP logo, and
space on the co /liergov.net /recycles website showcasing eco- friendly business practices and
recycling programs; and,
WHEREAS, the So /id Waste Alanagement Department congratulates Co/een Fernandez, Manager, and a// the
staff of Northgaft Club Apartments, for their outstanding efforts to promote waste reduction
and recycling, promote emn'ronmenta/ awareness, and setting a positive example for other multi-
family communities. Their initiatives will have a significant effect on sustaining the usab /e fife 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
NORrm9ATE CLUB APARTMENTS
for their continued contributions and efforts in recycling.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th DAY of December, 2010.
ATTEST:
4rc, . BRO CK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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FRED COYLE, CHAIRMAN