CL - BUILDING, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

ENERGY AND WATER AUDITS

TSBVI shall review and audit utility billings and contracts to detect billing errors.  Any contract with a private person to conduct the review or audit must comply with all applicable provisions of Subchapter A, Chapter 2254, regarding professional services contracts.  The contract may not be awarded on a contingent fee basis unless the governor determines that the contract is necessary, reasonable, and prudent.  Texas Government Code 447.007

LONG-RANGE PLAN FOR UTILITIES

TSBVI shall develop and implement a long-range plan for the delivery of reliable, cost-effective utility services and submit the plan to the state energy conservation office upon request.  TSBVI shall use the plan in preparing its five-year construction and major renovation plans.  After other energy-saving or water-saving alternatives are considered, district heating and cooling or on-site generation of electricity may be considered in planning for reliable, efficient, and cost-effective utility services.  Government Code 447.002, 47.009

RECYCLING PROGRAM

In cooperation with the Texas Facilities Commission, or the Texas Commission on Environment Quality, the School shall establish a program for the separation and collection of all recyclable materials generated by the School's operations, including at a minimum, aluminum, steel containers, aseptic packaging, polycoated paperboard cartons, high-grade office paper, and corrugated cardboard. "Recyclable materials" includes materials in the School's possession that have been abandoned, or disposed of, by the School's officers, or employees, or by any other person.

The School shall also:

1. Provide procedures for collecting and storing recyclable materials, provide containers for recyclable materials, and provide procedures for making contractual, or other arrangements, with buyers of recyclable materials.
2. Evaluate the amount of recyclable material recycled and modify the recycling program, as necessary, to ensure that all recyclable materials are effectively and practicably recycled.
3. Establish educational and incentive programs to encourage maximum employee participation.

Health and Safety Code 361.425

Adopted:          3/7/80
Amended:        1/29/93, 11/19/93, 3/25/94, 1/24/97, 1/25/08
Reviewed:        1/24/02

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