HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-41 Join the Compact of Colorado CommunitiesRESOLUTION NO. 41
Series of 2017
A RESOLUTION TO JOIN THE COMPACT OF COLORADO COMMUNITIES
AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, Colorado communities share in common a strong quality of life
deeply rooted in the state's vigorous economy, agricultural and environmental resources,
and rich cultural heritage;
WHEREAS, Colorado communities, residents and businesses throughout the
state are already beginning to feel the impacts of climate change such as reduced
snowpack, high heat days, earlier snowmelt runoff, and more frequent and severe
floods, droughts and wildfires;
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail's Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan,
adopted by the Vail Town Council in 2009, includes Goal #2, "Reduce the Town of Vail
municipal and community energy use by 20% below 2006 levels by 2020, in order to
effectively reduce the Town's contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and impact on
global climate change";
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail supports the goals of the Climate Action Plan for
the Eagle County Community of a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of 25% by
2025 and 80% by 2050;
WHEREAS, Vail seeks to join neighboring communities in developing innovative
ways to address climate change, build community resilience and stimulate local
economies;
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2017, elected officials and senior staff from Vail and
other Colorado cities and counties pledged to present a formal charter to become co-
founding members of the Compact of Colorado Communities;
WHEREAS, the mission of the Compact of Colorado Communities is to build
capacity of Colorado cities and counties in developing and implementing aggressive
climate change and clean energy initiatives thus ensuring the security and economic
prosperity of its member communities;
WHEREAS, the Compact of Colorado Communities will advance climate change
action and preparedness through:
• Providing training and technical support to member communities in
developing and delivering community improvement programs advancing
GHG reduction, clean energy and climate preparedness;
• Facilitating peer learning and resource sharing between local
governments
• Enhancing local government capacity to address climate related risks and
opportunities throughout critical decision-making roles;
• Securing technical support and funding resources for members' local
implementation efforts;
• Spurring creation of jobs, improving public health and demonstrating bold
actions; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO:
The Town of Vail hereby formally joins the Compact of Colorado Communities
and will adhere to the requirements for all Compact members that are summarized
below and accounted for in the Compact's published guidelines:
1. Training & Capacity Building
• Commit at least one elected official and assign at least one senior
staff member to participate in the annual convening of the Compact.
• Commit leadership and staff participation in annual climate change
training as referenced in the Compact's published guidelines.
2. Contribution & Funding
• Make an annual contribution to the Compact of $2,000, subject to
annual appropriations, with the contribution due by no later than 30
days after the local government's fiscal year start date
o Note: if a community's fiscal year 2017 began between
January 1 and September 30, the designated 2017 minimum
membership contribution will be prorated.
3. Actions
• Establish and publicly announce a new goal or initiative by no later
than September 30, 2018 that meets an appropriate aggressiveness
threshold to be mutually agreed upon by the parties of the Steering
Committee, including the Town of Vail, in consultation with ACCO and
Compact staff.
4. Participation
• Assign one elected official and one senior staff person to serve as
liaisons and official representatives to the Compact.
• Elected officials will be invited to participate in activities designed and
appropriate for elected officials and government leaders (to be held no
more frequently than twice annually).
• Staff liaisons will be asked to address administrative issues, process
annual contributions, coordinate usage of Compact benefits and
participate in Compact -wide meetings (to be held no more frequently
than on a quarterly basis).
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The Town of Vail hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is
necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents/constituents of the
Town of Vail.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of December
2017.
.avid Chapin
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