August 8, 2017 - Regular Meeting Agenda Item #4

Subject TEAM Award - Florida Green Building Coalition "Platinum" Level Briefings None Contact and/or Presenter Information

Contact: Tamie Langman, ERC Team Coordinator, Ext. 3861

Presenter: Charlie Bishop, Property Management Director, and Diana Robinson, Energy Manager, Property Management

Action Requested Presentation of team awards to the following individuals for their part in helping Manatee County Government accomplish "Platinum" level status with the Florida Green Building Coalition: Amy Pilson, Mike Brennan, Paula Pesmark, Michelle Powers, and The Green Team. Enabling/Regulating Authority

Manatee County Code § 2-2-3 - Awards and Incentives to Employees

Resolution R-09-020 - Performance Compensation Programs

Background Discussion Manatee County was awarded certification through the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) in 2011 because of the numerous green efforts that were implemented throughout the County. After the initial certification, the County realized many other sustainability initiatives have occurred and made the decision to apply for Gold status, which was achieved in 2014. FGBC requires recertification every five years and the percentage needed to maintain gold had increased considerably. Key players in the beginning of the process included members of the Green Team; however, the effort given to reach Platinum status was due mostly to the hiring of an Energy and Sustainability Coordinator. The Coordinator collected departmental information of various programs and projects to submit for the certification with the hopes of maintaining Gold, but in the end realized we could perhaps receive Platinum status. County Attorney Review Not Reviewed (No apparent legal issues) Explanation of Other

Manatee County Government Administrative CenterCommission Chambers, First Floor

9:00 a.m. - August 8, 2017

Reviewing Attorney N/A Instructions to Board Records None Cost and Funds Source Account Number and Name $50.00, 0010003700-549001 - Awards, Ad Valorem Tax Amount and Frequency of Recurring Costs None Attachment: green team07192017115446.pdf Attachment: FGBC Platinum Certification_2017.pdf

Manatee County Government Administrative CenterCommission Chambers, First Floor

9:00 a.m. - August 8, 2017

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I, BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE JOB DUTIES OF THE NOMINEE:

2. DESCRIBE THE CHARACTERISTICS AND JOB COMMITMENT/PERFORMANCE THAT MAKES THISNOMINEE EXCEL ABOVE AND BEYOND OTHER COUNTY EMPLOYEES.

3. ST'BSTANTIATE WHY THOSE CHARACTERISTICS JUSTIFY THIS EMPLOYEE TO BE RECOGNIZED ASA MANATEE COUNTY'EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH". (BE AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE.)

4. HOW DOES THIS EMPLOYEE BEST EXEMPLIFY THE COUNTY,S MISSION STATEMENT: ManateeCounty Government is committed to providing quality service with an emphasis on Accountability, Civilityand Ethics. Manatee County Governmenl's mission is to provide efficient, effective, responsive governmentthat is alu/ays mindful of our sensitive natural environment while achieving the Commission's vision for theCounty: a premier place in which to live and u,ork and play.

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-Q Demonstration safety consciousness & initiativeConsistsnt maintenance of safe work environmentIdentifying, reporting and helping to correct a hazard

l. Explain how employee(s) achieved, maintained or improved safe work environment. (BE AS SPECIFIC ASPOSSIBLE, Use an additional sheet as necelsarv.)

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Manatee County Government received the Florida Green Building Coalition "Plantinum" level for theirmultiple projects and processes that help reduce our carbon footprint by being efficient, environmentallyconscience and diligent. By participating in any of FGBG programs, builders, developers andgovemment officials can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and their residents' welfare. Inaddition, by earning FGBC certification, you distinguish your proiect or community in a better light.

2. How did the team of employees contribute to improving the quality of servicas to the County and its citizens? Explainhow this effort was beyond the normal realm ofduties and responsibilities ofthese individuals.

The Green Team is comprised of employees from most departments in Manatee County. Manycontributed through providing information to those submitting the application. Individuals recognized fortheir team effort went above and beyond expec{ations to receive this award. (hformation trom FGBC isattached).

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Amy Pilson - Stepped up io the plate when a long time employee suddenly retired and another keyemployee with Recycling resigned.

Charlie Bishop - Support through encouragement and paid the application fee!

Michelle Powers - Project Lead; Many hours of locating and organizing information

Mike Brennan- Green Fteets; Assigned tasks to stafito update reports and providdvital information

Paula Pesmark; Green Cleaning Products; Innovative ideas (that were used)!

Please notify Tamie Langman, Human Resources Department of anychange in status regarding the nominated employee.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATTON TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT.ATTN: Tamie Lengmrn, ERC Coordinaaor.

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Certllcation RwiewEvahanor: Jennifer Languell

Green Achbvements. Wrole or re-vvtote mbsion statement to include environmental commiEn€nt. Monitors and tracks local governrnent energv use. Monitors and tracks Ircal g0vemmerit walef us€r Developed a local govemment water reduction plan

. iiionitors and tracks local govemment solil waste gefleratiory' recycling raleso Developed a local govemment sdid/hazardous waste reduction plan. De\reloped an EPP program for the bcal goremrnent. Encourages EPP program imdernentationo Ahemaive Fuel Vehicle ourchaser Became a member of FGBC. Became a member of USGBC. Constructs LEED or FGBC certifed buibirEs or renovates lor LEED EB or Cl. Employs green cleaning and rnaintenance procedures. Maintains an ofice, person, or group to coordinate curenl and hJture green activitbs. Adopted a green stardard as offcial minimum criteria for new and renovaled

govemment buildings. Adopted green cleanirg/maintenance practices avaihble from DEP. Enacted green landscaong ordinance for local govemrnent buiuangs. l.riilizes renelyable energy on energy effcbnt local govemment buildings. Budgets for publicrty / educatbn related to the govemrnent's commitrnent to green. Organizes green building education for local govemment stafi. Certified Fbrida frierdly landscapes within the county. Offers free or discountd green products to the public

r Ofiers green building or green local govemment education to the community. Provides green builring or green local govemmenl education materials. Maantains an active FY&N program or other homeowner/hrilder/developer oufeach

program

. Maintains an active studenuteaclEr green education program

. Offers p{omotion and education ot waler conservation tvithin th€ agricuttural sector

. Olfers education on organic farming, pe.maculture and sustainable agdculture

. Ofers an incentive tor FGBC or LEED certified comrnercial and instiMional buildings

. Ofiers an incentive(s) for FGBC or En€rgy Star certifed green homes

. Ofiers an incentive for FGBC certifed green developments

' . Offers an incentive for FGBC certified green developments. Requires mitigation for consurnpton of nafural habitat or resourceso Enacted and enforces a tree preservation or land+learing ordinanceo Enacted a septk systern replacernerit ordinance. Enacted and enforces a Florida F bndly bndscaping ordinance for n€vy coflstuclbfl. Enacted a retoft ordinance upon water hoolorp or resale for landscapirg and indoor

water fixtures. Requires kery stafi to complete approved course in green building on a bi-annual basisr Ofiers classes to irdustry that detail any green irrcentives or regulations presento Offers incenlives for local professionals to atterd green building classes ofiered bry

otlErs. Conducts a green hriHirg awards programo Teamed with tourivn departrnent on eco-tflirism campaignr Tracks amount of tounsm that takes part in eco-relaled activides. Ofiers incentives for location of green businesses within the countyr Offers special promotion for local ecehotebo Created or promotes a green business cerlification program

r Offers incentives for green redeveloprnent. Developed a historic presewation ordinancer Developed a funding rnechanism to aid with historic preservationo Uses AFV and/or bicycle patrol for urban/neighborhood areaso Uses renewable energrr/ als backup / emergency powero Maintains green fleetso Firing ranges utilize non-lead bullets or trap and collect fragmentso Ofiers incentives for disaster mitigationo Ofiers mitigafion audils to homes, businesses, and local govemm€nt buildingso Created an education campa(ln for mitigation. O$ers green power

o Voluntary tunding of green power through customer tillingo Became an Energy Star ally. Util2es recycbd trilling envelopes. Enables cuslorners to make online bill paymentso Offers disributed generation incentives. Ofiers energy auditsr Offers commercial buildirg incentlves. Offers residental building irrcentives. Rates are structured to discourage over consumption by atlowing charges to increase

with increasang energv user Developed and utilizes informative billing that educates customers about current and

past usager Enables customers to track aM analyze their energy usage via the intemeto Infraled a community wide energy efficiency challenge. Sends appropriate staff for tIaining reliated to distributed generationo Sends appropriate stafi for energry audit training

d Cohstucts and renovates green buildings

. Affordabb housirg coflsfructed by crty/counly and other parties are mandated green

. Ofiers incentives for consfructon of green affordabb housing

o Ofiers incenlives for locatiofl efficienl affordable housing

o Ofiers odentation classes for resilents of affordable housing or refers to existing

courses. Applicable staff complete CEU appoved course in green building on a bi-annual basis

. Altemative commuting incenltves are ofiered for local govemment employees

. Provides reusabl€ mug / watef botfe to all emphryees

. Nevy emdoyee onentation includes general county commi[nent to environment

' Corducted or refened to special traaning on one or rnre green county programs

. Op€rates local govemrnent computer and equip.nent reuse center

. Recycles erd-of-life ehcfooic equiprnent

o Enacted a local govemment policy so all computeriancilhry equipment is ofi when not

tn use

. Operales a website dedacated to green county program

o Developed environmefltal educatbn conter for county websites, tv programs, etc

. Conducts regular education on energy use/energy savtngs modes for in +ouse

equipmentr Leverages Walerfronts Florida program to revttalie and promote interest in waterfront

areas

. Participates in Audubon Intemational's Sustaina$e Community Program ard became

an Audubon Sustainabb Community

. Created an endang€red hnds conservation / purchasing pf€ram

. Developed & amplements plans for invasive species removal throughout public landso Became a member of FLERA

. Coastal areas enacted a sea hjrte ordinancee Enacted a manatee prolection plan

o Developed a boat facilrty siting plan for preservation of key habitat and protection of

endarp€red species

. Requares all new car washes (self serve and auiomatc) to utiltze best managemenlpractices as required by state law FS 62$60,803

o Lists pertinent local GIS and other data on county websiteo Arr quality iMex is available on website

r Results from water quality testing is available ofl website. Operales an environmental demonstration / leaming centerr Maintains organic communrty gardens

. Minimizes chlorine in community swimming pools

. Installed appropriale bicycle security al all public amenitiese Applies Florida Friendly landxaping principles at pu ic amenities & GI-BMP trainang

o Mrnimizes heal island effect and stomwater runoff of recreational areas wilh th€ us€

of trees, highly reflective malerials, or peMous surfaceo Public beaches adhere to Blue Wave Campargn criteria. lmplemented recyclang stations for plastic, glass, and aluminum containers at allareas

' .'lmpletnented efiergy-effgent lghtng & controls ior outdoor recreational parks

. Each stafi member is trained in an area related to ttEir functbn on a ti-annual basis

. Has pl*ed srgm and/or brochures al green feafures of pudic amerulies for ttxirbeflefits

. Developed a syslem of communrty indicators consisting of at least 10 irdicatorsrelated to green buiHing

o Community indicators are linked to a Geogaphic Informalbn System tor ease in

assessing areas in ne€d of attention. Assigs ottEr depadrnents wilh the trachng of indicators related to their funcfon. Maintains a bacycle / pedesfria.l cmrdinalor on stafi. lmplemerited FDOT "12 Steps Towards Vtrblkabl€ Communtt es" into danning process. De\reloped and maintains urban afea boundarbs. Encourag€s mixeGus€ zoning / develoFnento Maintains or reduces nel impervbus $rlace area through zoning d€cisions. OtgEnizes green building seminars ard/or tla ning s€ssiofls for staff ard elected

offcials. Takes part in the Florida Clean Marina program. lmdemmted advanced stormwatef cootrols and tyaterfront consideEtions. HosB boater educaliofl classes. Ofiers green education to local lending / real estate irdustyr Utilizes ahemative fueb for fleet. Makes amends tor vehicles to accommodate bicycles. Engages in carpool ,/ vanpool assistance. lmplemented arld enftrces carpool or e'@ress bus lanes. Analyzed transportation routes and improvd connectivily to ticycb & pedestrian

netrmft. Operates a green fleet. Provides public transportation route searching via the intemet. Provides information about altemalive commuting on website. Developed a coflstruction proieci w6te rnanagemenurecycling plan. Maintains a green fleet program for departrnent or eniire local govemment. Utjlizes integrated pest manag€menl. Operates local government allemative fueling stationo Uses LED traffic lights. Utilizes solar or other energry eficienl streetlights ard/or crosswalk lights. Eliminatbn System (NPDES) permit through streel s$/eeFing and stom s€rrcr

maintenance activilies. Utilizes the green landscaping practices as detailed for local govemments to reduce

lhe need for ferlilizer. Became a Tree Crty USA. Developed a reward pfogram for emdoyee environrnental innovation in public works. Trains and cerlifus select staff as certifed arborists

. . H:rs e communny dormwater educaton cdnpa|gn. Became a partrler in the EPA waste vrise progftrn. Corducts a communily wiJe bazardous waste colhctbn campaign, ard provites

curbsde prckup al least twlce a year

. Operates public reure slore / swap slpp

. GD s€paration for recycling at lardfll (palets, me{aB, carpe{, padding, cemenq erc)

. Otrers recycld paint back to the community

. Landfill gas recovery

. Developed a disaster rflaste management dan

. Ofiers cu1b6ide recycling for horne and busiEss

. Ofrers recycling collecton services and an edwalion paogram to businesses

. Ofiers recycling colleclion services ard ar edwatbn program to mullijdnily dlvelmgs

. Monitors the types ard amounls of material ent€rir|g landfll

. Clos€d b.dfiS management

. Ofiers waste assessnenb to businesses

. Volume basd or specral rates tor soli, waste collectbn

' Requires recycling at all local govemment buildangs

. Developd a program for cofiposting waste

o tle\reloped a program of yelld,v ardlor brovvn grcase recycling

. Teaches EPP / recyclang lo local busin€ss€s

. Developed an educatk n program for solid waste managetnent

. Offers educalional materials to increase recycling program parliopation

. Conducts a cuslorner w?rste survey

. C,reabd a reclaim€d waler inlrasttucture

. Reduced sanitary sewer wet and dry rrrcather overtbws into slrface waters as

measurd by EPA acceptable limits

. Conductd energy audit of treatment tacilfies

. Developed a system ior cogeneralion, such as t,tilizirE diFster gas as a fo.m of

cogen€fation and an end us€ for the heaueleclricity generated

. Restructured residential and comrnercial water rales to promote conservation through

the use of innovative programs such as invelted block raies

. Offers low flow fxture rebates

. Enforces walering restnctions during meter teds

. Adopted policaes to encourage altelrative onsite wastewater and water reuse

tec hnologles

. Adopted Appendix C of lhe Bu,lding Code related to gray water

. Wlizes inlormatrve water/sevler tilling

. Dislribuies onnted matenal or created intemet content detailing water wasta'Yater

soulce. Created an education campaEn for water use reducb,on (Florila friendly landscaprE,

raimflater). Maintains an on-call water quality program

. Oflers home and hrsiness audits

. CustorErs are able to track and analfze their water usage vb the internet

. Manabe Countys C€ntral Library enaH€s Mamtee County youth to create withrecycled matertids

o Created the "Keep Marntee B€adfuf vofur[eerse Home of Florida Women in Govemment - Greater Manatee Chapter, Recycle Programo Keep Arnerica Beautiful Sustainabb l/tttnners!

r tftilZes a radd response vehacb tlut eliminates the use of the brge arbulance unat-r NalirnalV recognized in EPAs Batlle of the BuiHingsr EPA sdected Manatee County for BdHirtg Bbcks for SustainaHe Communityo utihzes UAVs (drones) for energy managpment

Green Tbrn ContactsCoordintur tfiana Linville, Energy Manager

Manatee County

1112 Manatee Avenue W, Bradenton, FL 342()5

Phone: 941-748-1501

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Manatee County Government goes Platinum

Introductions

• CJ Davila, Executive Director of Florida Green Building Coalition

• Peggy Crist, Broker and Owner of Bee Green Realty LLC (green realty earned us a point!)

History of Certifications

• New Energy Manager – Fall 2014• Interns – Energy and Sustainability • New Energy and Sustainability Coordinator –

Fall 2015• Green Team• Co-Chair to Chair of Green Team

How We Got Involved

New Requirements for 2016Maximum Points – 417

71-100% - Platinum51-70% - Gold31-50% - Silver21-30% - Bronze

During the 2014 recertification, when we received gold we were at 44.2%!

Categories• Administration - A• Agriculture/Extension - B• Building and Development - C• Economic Development/Tourism - D• Emergency Mgmt/Public Safety - E• Energy Efficiency, C&S - F• Housing and Human Services - G• Human Resources - H• Information Services - I• Natural Resources Management – J• Parks and Recreation - K

• Planning and Zoning – L• Ports and Marinas - M• Property Appraiser/Tax Collector - N• Public Transportation - O• Public Works and Engineering - P• School Board (N/A)• Solid Waste - R• Waste and Wastewater – S• *Innovation Credits• *Fleet Management

How We Submitted

Examples of FGBC’s Initial Evaluation

Examples of Achieved Points• Mission Statement: … "to lead and promote

sustainability with environmental, economic, and social benefits through regional education and certification programs."

• Energy efficiencies and reducing consumption (Florida Power & Light, David Heiser)

Florida Power & Light

Achieved Points (continued)• Renewable Energy; Methane; Solar; Central Energy Plant

Achieved Points (continued)• Green Fleet – Public Works provides multiple services and

programs. 2015 report had 24 Hybrid vehicles, 173 Flex-Fueled vehicles.

• Certified Florida friendly landscapes within the county – 21 locations; 8 acres total of FFL and 654 acres of No Mow.

• Public Transportation – MCAT goes to Pinellas! One of the stops is Bay Pines for Veterans.

Achieved Points (continued)• Manatee County's Central Library: Enables Manatee County

youth to create with recycled materials

Achieved Points (continued)Emergency Management: Utilizes a rapid response vehicle that eliminates the use of the large ambulance unit

Achieved Points• Water and Wastewater; Conduct energy audit of treatment

facilities

• Sustainable Programs organizations;– Members of FGBC and USGBC; Sea Turtle ordinance; Florida Local

Environmental Resource Agency (FLERA); Energy Star Ally; Tree Preservation; Endangered Lands Conservations; Waterfronts Florida Community - Cortez

Key Players• Green Team Members

• Amy Pilson

• Andre Rachmaninoff• Billy Malfese*• Carol Richards• Carmine DeMilio• Charlie Bishop• Cindi Blake • David Pickup*• David Thompson

• Diana Robinson • Ingrida Barkauskaite• Jeff Bishop• Jeff Camden• John Barnott• Karen Windon*• Kelli Polanski• Melissa Matisko• Michelle Powers

• Mike Brennan

• Paula Pesmark

• Ryan Beggy• Samantha Kennedy*• Tom Yarger• Trista Brophy*

* Former or retired employees

Future• Continue to be good stewards of our planet• More Solar and other Renewables• Policies; Resolutions• Research and stay on top of new technologies

Thank You

Manatee County ‘s Platinum status will be featured on Fox 13; Lindsay’s EcoWatch at Noon this coming Saturday, August 12th!