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The City shall make every effort to purchase and use materials, products and services that are economically responsible, that support the City’s economic, environmental and social goals and that reduce resource consumption and waste within federal, state, and local laws.
The Solid Waste Ordinance directs the contract for collection, hauling, and disposal of solid waste and processing of single stream residential and City recycling, including recycling yard trimmings.
The Green Team was formed in 2007. It is a multi-departmental committee that influences sustainability practices within the City of Coppell.
Early on, the Green Team formulated a mission statement that focused on the environmental aspect of sustainability.
To ensure a desirable community, the City of Coppell will:
Commit to evaluate, comply and improve environmental standards;
Outline strategies to minimize impacts on the environment;
Protect natural resources by managing our activities;Promote and continually improve the efficient use of resources;
Educate others;
Look for ways to live in a safe and healthy community; and
Lead as a proactive model within the region.
The City has adopted several green policies throughout the years:
Idling Policy:
Vehicle idling is restricted however, it is allowed for safety, emergency response, vehicle maintenance, equipment activity, warm-up/operations in cold temperatures, and manufacturer recommended minimum idle/warm-up times.
Environmental Management System (EMS):
An Environmental Management System is the City of Coppell's systematic approach to consider environmental impacts in routine decision-making and day-to-day operations, through establishing a framework for tracking, evaluating and communicating environmental performance.
Clean Fleet Ordinance:
The Clean Fleet Ordinance directs our efforts with regard to vehicle procurement, maintenance and operations. It is designed to lower our impact on the environment, specifically air quality. A compliance reporting aspect is also included.
Purchasing Policy:
The City shall make every effort to purchase and use materials, products and services that are economically responsible, that support the City’s economic, environmental and social goals and that reduce resource consumption and waste within federal, state, and local laws.
Solid Waste Ordinance:
The Solid Waste Ordinance directs the contract for collection, hauling, and disposal of solid waste and processing of single stream residential and City recycling, including recycling yard trimmings.
Storm Water Management Plan:
The City's Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) addresses six minimum control measures as required by state regulations. The minimum control measures, when implemented in concert, are expected to result in significant reductions of pollutants discharged into receiving water bodies. The six MS4 program minimum control measures are:
• Public Education and Outreach;
• Public Participation/Involvement;
• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination;
• Construction Site Runoff Control;
• Post-Construction Runoff Control;
• Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping.
Stormwater Quality Management and Illicit Discharge Code:
This ordinance provides protection of the quality of stormwater runoff into the municipal separate storm sewer system.Xeriscaping/Texas Smartscape Ordinance Amendments:
In January 2012, the plant palette of the Zoning Ordinance was revised. Additions and deletions were made to the plant palette based on water usage, drought & heat tolerance and disease resistance.
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