R-2016-114 2016-07-11RESOLUTION NO. R2016-114
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, adopting and
implementing a Sustainable Practices Policy for City facilities.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That certain Sustainable Practices Policy, a copy of which is attached hereto
as Exhibit '`A" and made a part hereof for all purposes, is hereby authorized and approved.
Section 2. That resolution R2009-98 and resolution R2009-127 are hereby repealed and
replaced by this resolution R2016-114.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 11th day of July, A.D., 2016.
ATTEST:
UNG LFING, T
Y SE( ETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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TOM REID
MAYOR
Resolution No. R2016-114
Exhibit "A"
SUSTAINABLE CITY PRACTICES POLICY
Section 1. Leadership. The City of Pearland will assume a proactive role in the
coordination of green initiatives among the surrounding cities and counties. The initiatives
will focus on the reduction of the amount of materials entering landfills; increasing the
amounts of hazardous and toxic materials recycled: reducing water usage; improving
water quality; improving air quality and improving the environment for area residents.
Section 2. Energy Consumption. The City will actively seek to reduce
consumption of resources through the evaluation of current energy usage and identify
cost effective ways to reduce the amount of electricity, natural gas, fuel, and water
consumed by the City.
Section 3. Water Conservation. The City will actively seek to reduce
consumption of water in all current and future City facilities as well as educate the citizens
of Pearland of the importance of water conservation. The city commits to review existing
codes and ordinances for residential and commercial development, and to update as
needed to ensure the reduction of water consumption within the City.
Section 4. Recycling. The City commits to maximizing recycling opportunities
for its residents through curbside recycling programs and the operation of a drop-off site
that accepts the widest range of materials for which there is a market. Keep all of this
after confirming it is still valid and add curb side recycling and household hazardous
wastes services available through our solid waste contract.
Section 5. Reuse/Rebuy. The City will develop a policy for purchase and reuse
of goods manufactured from recycled materials. The policy will provide guidelines for
bidding which includes a requirement to solicit bids from manufactures or recycled
products. Products made from recycled materials will be used if the cost is equal to or
less than the cost of non -recycled products and the quality of the material is equal to non -
recycled material.
Section 6. Facility Construction / Renovation. The design, construction,
operations, maintenance, and renovation of all major facilities shall be performed in
accordance with the Building Code (latest adopted), Energy Code (latest adopted), and
with industry standard best practices. These best practices shall include; maximization
of facility energy efficiency. minimization of resource consumption, and the
implementation of reliable and long lasting building systems. Further The City shall
assess return on investment claims for new technology to ensure their validity prior to
implementation.
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