HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-16 Mayor's Climate Resolution LetterRESOLUTION NO. 16
Series of 2017
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LOCAL AND FEDERAL CLIMATE ACTION AND
INCLUDING THE TOWN OF VAIL AS A SIGNATOR ON THE MAYORS NATIONAL
CLIMATE ACTION AGENDA (MNCAA) OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail recognizes that scientific evidence for warming of
the earth's climate system from human activities is unequivocal. Combustion of fossil
fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas is increasing the concentration
greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, pushing average global temperatures higher and
changing our mountain ecosystems—making winters warmer and shorter, summers
longer and hotter, and increasing the risks of wildfires, droughts and floods;
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail supports the goals of the Climate Action Plan for
the Eagle County Community of greenhouse gas emissions reductions of 25% by 2025,
and 80% by 2050;
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, on March 28, 2017, a group of U.S. mayors associated with the
Mayors National Climate Action Agenda ("MNCAA"), published an open letter to
President Donald Trump on Climate Action (the "MNCAA Letter") calling upon the
administration support transit- and energy-related infrastructure improvements, to
continue offering tax credits for electric vehicles, renewables, and other clean
technologies, to embrace the Paris Climate Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the mayors of more than 48 cities have endorsed the MNCAA Letter
to date, including those of Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Park City, Longmont, and
Aspen, and MNCAA welcomes mayors of additional cities to endorse their Letter, and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council desires to endorse the MNCAA Letter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO:
The Town of Vail hereby supports the agenda of the MNCAA, endorses the
MNCAA letter and endeavors toward adopted greenhouse gas emission reduction
targets through ongoing initiatives, and through continuing support and participation in
community actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
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INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2"d day of May 2017.
avid Chap ' , Mayor, ' of Vail
ATTEST:
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