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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR13-050 Environmental Policy Adoption Commissioner T� ' moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - U3 L RESOLUTION ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners considers preservation and enhancement of the natural environment a top priority to ensure the health, safety, welfare, and economic well -being of its citizens. WHEREAS, Eagle County is actively working toward continuous improvement of our environmental performance. WHEREAS, our environmental management system provides a structure for setting priorities, taking actions, and sharing results. WHEREAS, the Environmental Policy outlines goals to reduce our internal use and cost of natural gas, electricity, fuel, water, and paper. WHEREAS, through team initiatives and individual actions, we are working together to improve the health and quality of our community and local environment. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, the Eagle County Environmental Policy which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A is hereby approved and adopted for the benefit of all Eagle County staff and community partners, effective May 28, 2013. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held this day of May, 2013. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: (' c O ¢ co ' y < "IFi y: 414 Clerk to the Boar•> f c ®co wp Jon .tav ey County Commissioners Ch.irm. Lag hr Vilo L!i Sara J. Fisher Commissioner _A-Adil A../ 4_ J j n H. Ryan ommissioner Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Stavney Commissioner Fisher Commissioner Ryan This resolution passed by ! a vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. EXHIBIT A Environmental Policy Statement Actively Green at Eagle County 15% by 2015 The Board of County Commissioners considers preservation and enhancement of the natural environment a top priority to ensure the health, safety, welfare, and economic well -being of its citizens. In the work we do every day, employees of Eagle County Government share a responsibility to protect and improve the quality of our natural environment. Eagle County is actively working toward continuous improvement of our environmental performance. We are committed to protecting wildlife habitat, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving water in buildings and landscapes, reducing use of paper, increasing waste diversion and recycling, and incorporating clean renewable energy to support our county operations. Our environmental management system provides a structure for setting priorities, taking actions, and sharing results. We conduct internal audits and management reviews to assure that our actions are consistent with our policies, and compliant with environmental regulations. In 2013 we've set a goal to reduce our internal use and cost of natural gas, electricity, fuel, water, and paper 15% by the end of 2015 (baseline 2012). Through team initiatives and individual actions, we are working together to improve the health and quality of our community and local environment. actively Approved on May 28, 2013 by: Keith P. Montag, County Manager Jon Stavney, Chairman Sara J. Fisher, Commissioner Jillian H. Ryan, Commissioner • •