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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Environmental Advisory Committee_Tab 05_2/10/2021Agenda Item #5. Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) STAFF MEMO ' S 4 Meeting: Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) -Feb 10 2021 Staff Contact: Thomas Bradford, EAC Chair Department: Environmental Advisory Committee Florida League of Cities 2021 Florida Municipal Achievement Awards for Environmental Stewardship -WA- municipal-achievement-awards-2021 Backup Memo EAC Accomplishments Page 31 of 45 the Florida League of Cities j.� pleased to announce the 13th Annual I IFA�A�L THIS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES INNOVATIONS AND EXCELLENCE IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT. The Florida Municipal Achievement Awards Program provides municipalities with the opportunity to receive deserved recognition for superior and innovative efforts in three categories: CITY ENVIRONMENTAL SPIRIT STEWARDSHIP FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES FLORIDA CITIZENSHIP CITY SPIRIT AWARD This award will be given to a city for a specific, single, citywide effort to successfully address a local need. FLORIDA CITIZENSHIP AWARD This award focuses on city projects or pro- grams that build stronger, more participative residents. The programs increase civic aware- ness, education and knowledge and promote active participation among residents. The programs can be for adults and/or youth. 1. objectives: What were the program's objectives? 2. Implementation & outcomes: How were the program's objectives accomplished? Were the desired objectives met? If so, what were the outcomes? 1. Five copies of the nomination packet must be sub- mitted. All five copies must be placed in separate folders. 2. Your nomination packet must include the nomina- tion form, 1,200-word narrative, 1S-word narrative, letter of recommendation and supporting materials. See next page for details. 3. All narratives should be double-spaced on white 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Please include word counts at the end of each narrative. There should be no pho- tos or supplemental materials within the narrative. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD This award focuses on city programs that promote conservation, improve and protect environmental conditions and/or provide environmental education and outreach programs within your city. 3. Measurability: How did you measure the program's success? 4. Innovation: Why do you feel this program was an innovative way to meet your objectives? S. Adaptability: Can this program be a model for similar cities? 4. Supportive material, such as newspaper clippings, photographs, etc., is limited to ten 81/2" x 11" pages but can be front and back. Do not include DVDs, CDs or USB drives. S. Nominations must be postmarked by Thursday, April 15, 2021. No faxes or emails will be accepted. Mail the five nomination packets to: Shwanda Barnette Florida League of Cities, Inc. Attn: Municipal Achievement Awards 301 S. Bronough St., Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Page 33 of 45 1. Nomination Form: This form isfound onthe back page of this brochure. 2. 1,200-word Narrative: |nthis narrative, answer all the criteria questions listed onthe previous page. 3. 150-word Narrative: Summarize your nomination in15Dwords orless. I. Questions for each ofthe five criteria must be answered within the1,2DO'vvord narrative. Each criterion has a weight of 20%. 2. Amunicipality may submit one nomination ineach ofthe following categories: City Spirit, Florida Citizenship and Environmental Stewardship. Each nomination must be for a different project. 3. Amunicipality that has already won iseligible io submit onew project inthe same category after five years. (Please visit fid ties. corn/rn un io words for a list of past winners). 4.Letter of Recommendation: Inc|udeoletter of recommendation from the mayor, council member, commissioner ormanager. 5. Supporting Materials: Please include any newspaper articles, data, pictures orother items that support your narrative. 4. The Florida Municipal Achievement Awards Program isopen boFlorida cities, towns and villages that one current members of the Florida League of Cities. S. Judges reserve the right bonot award owinner in every category. Winners will be announced in June 2021. Your nomination will not be judged ifyour nomination does not meet the instruction and rule requirements. Use the checklist below Lo make sure the five nomination pockets are complete. Each nomination packet should include: O Nomination form with start date of the project. L-1Letterofrecornrnendotionfrornthernoyor,cityrnonogeror000unci|rnernberorcornnnissionec L1 150-vvord narrative (with word count). L11'2DO'vvordnorrotiveonsvveringquestionsforeochovvordcriterion(withvvordcount). F1Supporting materials. For tips from past judges and additional information, please visit ficities.corn/fnunJowords. Contact ErynRussell oterusse8@flcitl'escomor5hvvondoBarnette otsbornette@flcitiescornfor more information. Page 34 of 45 Agenda Item #5. 2021 Florida Municipal Achievement Awards Program F L NOMINATION FORM MUNICIPAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS NOMINATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 Category (Please check one.) See Award Criteria for more information. Please print or type. A city may submit one nomination in each category; however, each nomination must be for a different project and contain its own nomination form. Please include this nomination form with each of the five copies of your nomination. El CITY SPIRIT AWARD Name of Project Nominated by (Name of city/Town/Village) Project Start Date El FLORIDA CITIZENSHIP AWARD Name of Project Nominated by (Name of City/Town/Village} Project Start Date El ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD Name of Project Nominated by (Name of CltylTownlVillage) Project Start Date Contact Person (Please print or type.) The contact person below maybe listed in any League -developed publication and must be an elected city official or city staff person.) Name Title Government Address Telephone Number Email Address Fax Contact Eryn Russell at erussell@f/c/t/*es.com or Shwanda Barnette at sbarnette@f1cities.com for more information. Page 35 of 45 Agenda Item #5. Memo To: Environmental Advisory Committee Members From: Thomas G. Bradford, Chair, EAC rR cc: NA Date: February 1, 2021 Re: EAC Accomplishments to Date Robert Shaw, Vice -Chair, has prepared an EAC accomplishments list which appears below. This partial list includes public informational meetings organized and issues addressed at our EAC meetings as well as some Resolutions, Ordinances and Ordinance Revisions brought to Village Council for their consideration. What we should do with this list open to discussion. ■ A Resolution to eliminate the use of Glyphosate (chemical in herbicides like RoundUp) on Village property PASSED ■ A Resolution expressing support for a FL Senate bill that would allow local laws prohibiting the use or sale of single -use plastics. PASSED • Organized a public informational meeting at Village Council Chambers on 1/21/20 with representatives of the Florida -Friendly Landscaping Program ■ An Ordinance prohibiting the release of certain balloons and sky lanterns in order to prevent accidental fires & dangers to marine wildlife. PASSED ■ Revisions to the Fertilizer Use portion of the Landscaping Ordinance which would implement a Rainy Season Fertilizer Ban and require all commercial applicators to be properly educated and licensed. This is up for vote for passage by Village Council. ■ Research, and discussion of the production of re -usable bags to be used by Village residents, paid for and sponsored by Village businesses. ■ Review and input on the Village's Comprehensive Plan ■ Research and discussion on extension of the Village's Tree Canopy along major roadways. ■ Input on the future design of Remembrance Park utilizing Florida Friendly Landscaping methodologies and less turfgrass. Page 36 of 45 Agenda Item #5. Researched grants and discussion on implementing solar & energy efficiencies in Village facilities. held a meeting with a Micro -Transit fire exploring feasibility of implementation in and around the Village of Tequesta. Review and revision of the Village's Pesticide Use portion of the Landscaping Ordinance. This has been readied and will be presented to the Village Council for consideration. 2 Page 37 of 45