HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-09 Climate ProtectionRESOLUTION NO. 2004- 0 ~
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF ASHLAND
AS A PARTNER IN THE CITIES FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION CAMPAIGN,
SPONSORED BY THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL INTIATIVES (ICLEI).
Recitals:
A scientific consensus has developed thru carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases
released into the atmosphere have a profound effect on the Earth's Climate, and
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) reviewed and confirmed the consensus of the
environment and public health communities and declared global warming a real problem to
vulnerable populations, and
Local Governments significantly influence the Communities energy use by exercising key
powers over land use, transportation, construction, waste management, and energy supply and
management.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Ashland commits to participate in the Cities for climate Protection
Campaign and, as a participant, pledges to take a leadership role in promoting public awareness about
the causes and impales of climate change.
SECTION 2. The City of Ashland will undertake the Cities for Climate Protection program five
milestones to reduce both greenhouse gas and ah: pollution throughout the community, and also
requests assistance fi.om the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) Cities
for Climate Protection Campaign to accomplish 'the milestones.
SECTION 3. This resolution takes effect upon signing by the Mayor.
This resolution was read by title ouly in accordance with Ashland Municipal code 2.04.090 and duly
PAS~S;~ED and ADOPTED this p6 day of /~?~ ,2004.
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED AN APPROVED THIS
DAY OF //~,~ ,2004..j
Alan W. DeBoer, Mayor
Reviewed as ~o form:
Paul Nolte, City Attorney