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Home My WebLink About2013-04-17 PACKET 04.O.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # DATE 4/17/13 . O� PREPARED BY Community Development Jennifer Levitt ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR **�********************************************* COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST Consider approving the Sustainable City Awards program to recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals in the community who are providing innovative programs and sustainable practices and demonstrating environmental leadership. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the Sustainable City Awards program. BUDGET IMPLICATION: $N/A BUDGETED AMOUNT ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION ❑ PLANNING ❑ PUBLIC SAFETY ❑ PUBLIC WORKS ❑ PARKS AND RECREATION ❑ HUMAN SERVICES/RIGHTS DATE ❑ ECONOMIC DEV. AUTHORITY � ENVIRONMENTAL 3/13/13 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS $ N/A N/A ACTUAL AMOUNT FUNDING SOURCE REVIEWED ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ APPROVED ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ � DENIED ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ � MEMO/LETTER: Memo from Jennifer Levitt dated 4/11/13 ❑ RESOLUTION: ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: � OTHER: Sustainable City Awards nomination form ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS ( Date ***�*************************�****************** COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER Cottage � Grove � Pride andPrp5Pertty Meet TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator FROM: Jennifer Levitt, City Engineer/Community Development Director DATE: April 11, 2013 RE: Sustainable City Awards Program Proposal The City's Environmental Commission has worked to develop an awards program to recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals who are making contributions to sustainability in the community. The awards program is part of the Commission's work plan for 2013. The award program will be called the "Sustainable City Awards," and is designed to specifically recognize those within the community that are developing innovative pro- grams and sustainable practices and demonstrating environmental leadership. There are various categories listed in the application in which an award will be given. The Sustainable City Awards will be presented annually on Earth Day. The deadline for nominations will be February 1 of each year. Recommendation Approve the Sustainable City Awards program to recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals in the community who are providing innovative programs and sustain- able practices and demonstrating environmental leadership. +�c�tt��e �rave � Pride ar�� °sP�rity Meet ' � � � ° +� �i The Sustainable City Awards program was developed in 2013 by the city's Environmental Commission, a citizens group appointed by the City Council, to promote sustainability in the community. The awards were established to recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals that are making Cottage Grove a more sustainable community through innovative programs and practices that demonstrate environmental leadership. The Sustainable City Awards are presented annually around Earth Day, April 22. ■ Sustainable building design (new construction) ■ Sustainable remodeling* ■ Waste reduction, composting and recycling ■ Water conservation ■ Sustainable business practices ■ Energy efficiency and conservation ■ Use of renewable or alternative energy ■ Environmental education and awareness ■ Innovative storm water management practices ■ Youth leadership (recognizing a group of young people or an individual under 18 years of age) * Sustainable building and remodeling categories may include residential, commercial or institutional projects. 1. Application deadline: February 1 2. Applications will be judged on individual merits and not weighted against other applicants. 3. Projects must be located in the City of Cottage Grove, and must have been initiated within the past three years. 4. Nominated businesses, organizations, or individuals must operate/reside within the City of Cottage Grove. 5. The award program is open to businesses, non-profits, schools, and residents who may nominate themselves, or be nominated by another party. Page / 1 Sustainable CityAwards www.cottage-grove.org Projects will be evaluated on the following criteria: ■ Environmental Stewardship—the responsible use and protection of the environment of Cottage Grove through conservation and sustainable practices ■ Level of commitment and leadership in sustainability ■ Innovation, Creativity, and Originality—discuss the methods, strategies, and innovative ideas ■ Economic benefits ■ Ability to serve as a model for others * Please note that projects that have already received an award may not be nominated in subsequent years. Page / 2 Sustainable CityAwards www.cottage-grove.org �"' � �" � � - � � i � �' ' :� AWARD CATEGORY APPLYING FOR: ►[�I u l i i 1� P r� � I 3 l�l l_ Y i L� P A Contact Person: Organization Name: (if applicable) Address: Phone: Fax: Email: Organization Website: (if applicable) Name of the project, program, or activity (as you would like to see it on the award): Project or program dates: Beginning: Ending: *Project must be complete by submittal date of application Page / 3 Sustainable CityAwards www.cottage-grove.org NOMINATED BY: Name: Relationship to nominee: Address: Phone: Email: PLEASE PROVIDE A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE PROIECT OR PROGRAM (150 WORDS MAXIMUMj. Page / 4 Sustainable CityAwards www.cottage-grove.org Please provide a written description of the nominated project or program, addressing the questions and evaluation criteria listed below (as appropriate). The description should not exceed two pages, and the text must be 10 point or larger. QUESTIONS 1. What motivated your organization or business to initiate the project or program? 2. What were the environmental goals and objectives? 3. How was the program implemented? 4. What did the program accomplish? (Include data demonstrating success, if available.) EVALUATION CRITERIA ■ Environmental Stewardship—the responsible use and protection of the environment of Cottage Grove through conservation and sustainable practices ■ Level of commitment and leadership in sustainability ■ Innovation, Creativity, and Originality—discuss the methods, strategies, and innovative ideas ■ Economic benefits ■ Ability to serve as a model for others Awards in all categories may or may not be given out each year, depending on nominations received. PLEASE DROP-OFF, FAX, OR EMAIL THE NOMINATION INFORMATION BY FEBRUARY 1 TO: Jennifer Levitt Community Development Director/City Engineer City of Cottage Grove 12800 Ravine Parkway S. Cottage 6rove, MN 55016 j levitt@cotta�e-�rove.or� Phone: 651-458-2890 Mailed applications must arrive at City Hall on or before February 1. Page / 5 Sustainable CityAwards www.cottage-grove.org