CC MEETING: December 3, 2024
DATE: November 19, 2024
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Cory Heiple, Environmental Services Director
Shannon Hicks, Assistant City Manager
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Present Certificates To The Environmental Leadership Award Recipient And To The 2024 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 22nd year the Environmental Services Department has presented these awards during the City Council Meeting. This year, ten facilities are receiving the Environmental Leadership Award: • Electro Plate Circuitry
• Image Industries
• International Paper - Belt Line
• Quality Powder Coating
• Quantum Global Technologies
• Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products
• Teasdale Latin Foods
• Texas Finishing Company
• Wash Solutions
• Western Extrusions
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 must 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 Fleming present certificates of recognition to the recipient of the Environmental Leadership Award and the 2024 Environmental Distinction Award.