09-445Susnension 4/22/09
RESOLUTION
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Presented by
Council File # 09-445
Green Sheet # 3069760
PAUL, MINNESOTA
Honoring Recipients of the 2009 Sustainable Saint Paul Awards
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Whereas, the City of Saint Paul has long worked to proactively protect our air, water, and urban landscape; and
Whereas, Mayor Christopher B. Coleman and the Saint Paul City Council are committed to making Saint Paul "The
Most Livable City in America" and a leader in sustainable urban living; and
Whereas, the City has already taken many steps toward making Saint Paul one of the greenest cities in the country,
including hiring the CiTy's first sustainability coordinator, water resources and energy coordinators, formally
endorsing the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement; investing more than $1 million to reduce energy use in
City buildings; adopting a Green Development Policy for New and Renovated Municipal Buildings; directing City
fleets to use biofuels, and adding hybrid vehicles to the City fleet; making development of the National Great River
Park and Central Corridor Light Rail Transit top City priorities; and launching the GreenGatherings initiative with
Ramsey County; and
15 Whereas, the City initiated the Sustainable Saint Paul Awards to honor outstanding achievements of individuals,
16 businesses, and organizations that are protecting and restoring the environment of Saint Paul; and
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Whereas, the awards pay tribute to individuals, businesses, and organizations that are demonstrating a commitment
to environmental stewardship through leadership throughout Saint Paul and beyond; and
Whereas, by sponsoring these awazds, the City hopes to encourage all residents, businesses, community groups, and
nonprofits in Saint Paul to implement similar projects, such that replication of these efforts will further enhance the
City's quality of life; now therefore be it
Resolved, that the City of Saint Paui honors the outstanding dedication of the employees, participants and volunteers
for their ]eadership in 2008.
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Document Contact: ��'quel Naylor
Contact Phone: 2668573
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Action Requested:
Honoring the recipien[s of [he 2009 Sustainable Saint Paul Awazds.
Recommendatlons'. Approve (A) or Reject (R): personal Service Contracts Must Answer the fo{lowing questions:
Planning Commission 1, Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this depadment?
CIB Committee Yes No
Crvil Service Commission 2. Has this personffirm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet.
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