2013 Green Fee AllocationBrooke Mills, SGA Director of Governmental Affairs

Robin Zimmern, Assistant Dean of Students

Student Government

The UWF Green Fee

The Green Fee is a student led initiative with the mission of funding sustainable projects at the University of West Florida. After a student referendum, approval by our Board of Trustees, and the Florida Board of Governors. The $0.75 per credit hour fee was implemented for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Estimated allocation for 2013-2014$190,000

Proposal and Selection Process

• Call for proposals sent to faculty, staff and students• Jan 25th-Feb 25th

• Proposals reviewed by SGA and Student Environmental Action Society (SEAS) Ad-hoc Committee

• Facilities representative reviewed feasibility and cost efficiency• Facilities created project proposal forms

and will coordinate construction/installation

• Implementation of selected Green Fee proposals

• All funds were not allocated since prices are based on estimates. In addition, funds will be needed for installation and maintenance.

Applications Received

16 Applications received

Water Filling StationsImproving Campus Gardens

LED LightingIncreased Recycling Efforts

Paper Free AdvertisingEV Charging Station

Yellow BikesSustainability EducationEco-Tourism Initiatives

Selected Proposal Sample

• Water Bottle/Filter Stations in Bld.22, Bld.54, Bld.72, and Bld.73 at approx. $8,980.00

Selected Proposal Sample

• Bld. 72 LED Lighting Retrofit at approx. $130,572.00

Selected Proposal Samples

• EV Electric Car Charging Station at Bld.80 at approx. $6,000.00