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Whereas, Florida's municipalities recognize the importance of developing and
using alternative energies and reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and
Whereas, success in pursuing the goals of alternative energy development and
cleaner air will enhance America's energy security, improve our environment and
provide Floridians with benefits from the economic activity associated with the
new energy technologies; and
Whereas, the State of Florida has recognized the significance of these issues by
establishing the Florida Energy Commission as well as the Century Commission
for a Sustainable Florida, which has recommended the state make energy security
and greenhouse gas reduction a top priority; and
Whereas, Florida Governor Charlie Crist has taken a leadership role in this effort
by establishing the Energy Action Team to make recommendations on energy and
environmental matters; and
Whereas, the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc., is an effort committed to the
advancement of energy and environmental progress and is supported by diverse
groups including the Sierra Club, the Audubon Society, River Watch, the Florida
Solar Energy Center, the University of Florida Energy Extension and others; and
Whereas, the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc., has developed goals and
standards for municipalities to pursue in order to promote alternative energies and
a cleaner environment, with municipalities that achieve those standards being
designated as Florida's "Green Cities"; and
Whereas, the Florida Green City Local Government Standard defines those
municipalities meeting the "Green City" designation as those which incorporate
multiple environmental, ecological and sustainability features into their municipal
functions, which features improve environmental performance beyond the
minimum required by state and local environmental regulations; and
Whereas, the Board of Directors of the Florida League of Cities recognizes the
Green Cities initiative as a catalyst for assisting municipalities, the state and our
nation in achieving goals for energy efficiency and environmental progress;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CIT t 1- S, INC.:
Section 1. That the Board of Directors of the Florida League of Cities commends
Governor Charlie Crist and the State of Florida for leadership in advancing
alternative energies and a cleaner environment, and commits to working with the
Governor's Energy Action Team and the Florida Energy Commission on these
important issues, with the objective of providing solutions at the municipal level
that are voluntary, locally determined, economically feasible, and incentive -based;
Section 2. That the Board of Directors of the Florida League of Cities endorses
the Florida Green Building Coalition's "Green City" initiative as a voluntary
means for municipalities to take positive steps toward improving and advancing
our environmental quality and energy security;
Section 3. That the Board of Directors of the Florida League of Cities hereby
encourages municipalities to participate in the Green City initiative, and commits
to assist Florida's municipalities in the development of programs that: achieve the
Green City standards and designation; involve cost-efficient solutions; improve
Florida's quality of life; and strengthen our economy;
Section 4. That the Board of Directors of the Florida League of Mayors
encourages the State of Florida and the National League of Cities to support the
Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc., in the advancement and expansion of the
Green City program in a manner that is economically feasible and which respects
the diversity and home rule authority of Florida's municipalities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Florida League of
Cities, Inc., this 17th Day of August 2007.
Mayor's Green City Action Accord
"Green Mayor" Support Statement
The undersigned "Green Mayor" endorses the Mayor's Green City Action
Accord adopted by the Board of Directors for the Florida League of Cities, Inc.,
on August 18, 2007 and by the Board of the Directors of the Florida League of
Mayors, Inc. on August 17, 2007; and commits to work within his/her city to
develop programs consistent with the Florida Green Building Coalition's Green
City initiative_ that adyancenergy security and a better environment.
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Conchita Alvarez
From: Robert L. Vernon
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 2:23 PM
To: Conchita Alvarez
Subject: FW: Mayor's Green City Action Accord
Attachments: Florida League of Cities 08-18-07.pdf; Press Release Florida Mayors Resolution Signing.doc; Florida League
of Mayors 08-17-07.pdf; FGBC Gov Green Std Overview.pdf
Conchita,
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Original Message
From: jessica concepcion[mailto:jessica@ecotechwater.com]
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 2:00 PM
To: vernon@fir.com
Subject: Mayor's Green City Action Accord
Dear Mayor Vernon,
I am a member of the Florida Green Building Coalition and Secretary of the "Local Government Green Standards Committee".
http://www.floridagreenbuilding.org
Recently, the Florida League of Mayors and the Florida League of Cities each passed by unanimous vote a "Mayor's Green City Action Accord"
resolution supporting the Florida Green Building Coalition and their Local Government Green Standards. Also, the Florida Association of
Counties is in the process of adopting a similar resolution.
Pursuant to the above action at the direction of the Governor Crist Green Team, the Florida League of Mayors and the Florida League of Cities,
the Green Standards Committee is contacting every Mayor in the State of Florida and asking them to individually sign both resolutions and
introduce them to the FGBC Green Standards. When all the signatures have
been collected, they will be presented to Mayor Rick Baker, Vice Chair of the Governor Crist Green Team at a State wide Press Event.
Once you have signed both resolutions, we have provided a Press Release for you to release to your local Media.
Each Mayor will send the originals to Terry Janssen, co-chair of the Local Government Green Standards Committee, at 7121 Gulf Boulevard, St.
Pete Beach, FL 33706.
This process gets each Mayor and their city local and state wide media recognition for being sustainable. We hope to also command National
Press recognizing Florida and its Cities for their environmental efforts.
Please contact me if you need any assistance or if you have any questions.
THANK YOU!
Jessica Concepcion
South Florida Distributor
Direct Line 954-673-5581
j essica(a,ecotechwater.com
ECOTECH WATER LLC
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10/15/2007