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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-01 Adopting the Vail Environmental Sustainablility Strategic Plan RESOLUTION NO. 1 Series 2009 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE VAIL ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIC PLAN AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO WHEREAS, the Town of Vail in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado is a home rule municipai corporation duly organized and existing under the laws and of the State of Colorado and the Town Charter, and WHEREAS, the Town of Vail has deterrnined through the community outreach process of Vail 20/20, Focus on the Future, that environmental protection and sustainability is a top priority and; WHEREAS, the Town Council, Town of Vail Environmentai Team, Vail Sustainability Advisory Committee, and Planning and Environmental Commission has provided input to and determined that the Vail Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan defines goals, objectives, and action steps to ensure the fulfiiiment of the Vail Environmental Policy Statement: °The Town of Vail shall serve as a nationally recognized leader in sustainability through a commitment to community partnerships and balanced stewardship of human, financiai and environmental resources in policy and daily operations° and; WHEREAS, the fulfillment of the Vaii Environmental Poticy Statement wiil require _ resources, projects, and community partnerships to: reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, reduce fuel and oil consumption, reduce vehicle miles traveled by guests and employees, improve environmental education and communication, and . WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Town of Vail Environmentai Team and collaborating entities to implement the Vail Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan, conduct baseline studies artd monitor and track data where appropriate and; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO: SECTION 1. PURPOSE The Town Council hereby adopts the "Vail Environmental Sustainability Strategic Pian;" dated January 6, 2009. SECTION 2. FINDINGS The Town Council hereby finds: A. That the Vail Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan is consistent with the community vision and the adopted policy statement reflects the intentions of the Town of Vail to become a leader in environmental sustainability. 1 =t._. wa B. That the goais, objectives, and action steps identified in the Vaii Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan promotes the long-term health of the environment, businesses, residents and guests of the Town of Vail, and are necessary in order to positively impact global climate change, habitat, resource efficiency and human and environmental health. SECTION 3, EFFECTIVE DATE This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this e day of January, 2009. ~ Richard D. CI elan , own ayor ATT ei onaldson, Town Clerlc N,0 ti j• i ~ M , 2