Legislation Details

File #: 27-0031   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 10/13/2026 Final action:
Title: ADOPT A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING E-WASTE DAY IN MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA
Attachments: 1. E-Waste Day

PLACEMENT: Consent

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ADOPT A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING E-WASTE DAY IN MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

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The Board is asked to adopt a proclamation recognizing E-Waste Day in Martin County, Florida.

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DEPARTMENT: Administration                     

PREPARED BY:                      Name: Donna Gordon                     

                     Title:                     Administrative Services Program Coordinator                     

REQUESTED BY: Dana Stonebraker, Communications Specialist                                          

 

PRESET:     

PROCEDURES: None                     

 

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

 

The Board is asked to adopt/sign a proclamation recognizing E-Waste Day in Martin County, Florida as requested by Pennies for Penguins.  E-waste is a major but often overlooked threat.  That’s why they made it their mission to help educate communities and encourage responsible disposal of electronics, single-use cups, plastic bags, etc.

 

<https://www.penniesforpenguins.com>

 

The signed proclamation will be mailed to the Pennies for Penguins program.

 

ISSUES:

 

None

 

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:

 

None

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

 

RECOMMENDATION

Move that the Board adopt the proclamation.

 

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and direct staff accordingly.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

RECOMMENDATION

None

                     

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

 

DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:

☐Budget Transfer / Amendment                     ☐ Chair Letter                                                               ☐Contract / Agreement

☐Grant / Application                                          ☐Notice          ☐Ordinance                     ☐Resolution

☒Other:   Proclamation (to be signed by all Commissioners)