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
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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.
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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.
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Richard D. CI elan , own ayor
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