HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES 79/04RESOLUTION 79-4
WHEREAS, the United States is experiencing a shortage of energy and higher
costs of living caused by oil curtailments from foreign sources, and
WHEREAS, these reduced supplies affect the economy of the Town of Gulf
Stream and the well-being of its citizens, and
WHEREAS, the Governor has been compelled to declare an electrical energy
emergency in Florida due to a shortage of high-quality residual fuel oil, and
WHEREAS, the establishment of an effective energy policy can lead to
substantial energy savings and it is to the advantage of all citizens that
governmental units take the lead in establishing such measures, and
WHEREAS, the governor of the State of Florida has directed all State agencies
to develop an energy conservation plan to reduce energy consumption in State
facilities by 15 per cent, in addition to the 15 per cent savings which has
already been achieved,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that effective immediately the Town of Gulf
Stream shall assure that:
1. Thermostats in Town owned buildings will be maintained at 65 degrees
fahrenheit during the heating season and 78 degrees during the cooling
season unless the building will use more energy under these operating
conditions and except for special occupancies requiring special
operating conditions.
2. Within 30 days each Town agency will report to the City Manager that
the lighting levels maintained within its assigned facilities do not
exceed the following levels:
10 footcandles - halls and corridors etc.
30 footcandles - other public areas
70 footcandles - all work areas except those areas where fine
detail work requires higher levels
3. An energy efficiency coordinating officer will be appointed to be in
charge of coordinating energy efficiency, reporting to the City Manager
and Town Commission and learning up-to-date energy conservation techniques
which will be applicable in Town building and vehicles.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT under the direction of the Town Manager and Energy
Efficiency Officer with assistance from appropriate local, regional and State
agencies, an energy utilization plan for the Town of Gulf Stream shall be
developed which will outline a comprehensive plan for efficient energy utilisation
within the jurisdiction of the Town of Gulf Stream.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream have hereunto
subscribed their names and caused the official seal of the Town of Gulf Stream
to be hereunto affixed, in the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida on the 1'th day
of Saptnmtipr A.D., 1979.
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