CC MEETING: December 5, 2023
DATE: November 27, 2023
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Cory Heiple, Environmental Services Director
Marc Guy, Assistant City Manager
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Present Certificates To The Environmental Leadership Award Recipients And To The 2023 Environmental Distinction Award Recipients.
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BACKGROUND:
The presentation of the Environmental Leadership Award and the Environmental Distinction Award provides an opportunity for the City of Carrollton to formally recognize regulated industries that strive for environmental excellence in their operations. This is the 21st year that the Environmental Services Department has presented these awards during the City Council Meeting. This year, ten facilities are receiving the Environmental Leadership Award:
• Century Products
• Electro Plate Circuitry
• Image Industries
• International Paper - Belt Line
• Quality Powder Coating
• Quantum Global Technologies
• Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products
• Rudy’s Tortillas
• Swiss American
• Wash Solutions
The Environmental Distinction Award recognizes companies that go beyond mere compliance to champion environmental sustainability in the community. Candidates for the Environmental Distinction award must be environmentally compliant and demonstrate process improvement, minimized environmental impacts and community involvement.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
This recognition exemplifies the City’s resolve to promote environmental excellence and to improve the quality and vitality of the community.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff requests that Mayor Babick and Councilmember Axberg present certificates of recognition to the recipients of the Environmental Leadership Award and the 2023 Environmental Distinction Award.