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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-0021CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 21 Series of 2017 TITLE: A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MAYOR JAY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE MAYORS NATIONAL CLIMATE ACTION AGENDA, CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE WHEAT RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE'S MISSION, AND A COMMITMENT TO THE GOALS OF THE PARIS AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge City Council has expressed support for general environmental sustainability within the City; and WHEREAS, President Donald Trump has committed to pulling the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement; and WHEREAS, more than 248 mayors across the nation, including mayors from cities surrounding Wheat Ridge, have agreed to sign a mayoral compact to continue supporting the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement; and WHEREAS, City Council members are committed to the belief that all levels of government share some responsibility for protecting the environment; and WHEREAS, Mayor Jay appointed the Wheat Ridge Environmental Sustainability Committee on May 8, 2017 to promote sustainability goals within the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, that: 1. Mayor Jay has Council support to participate in the Mayors National Climate Action Agenda and sign the mayoral compact expressing support for the goals of the Paris Agreement. 2. The Council will continue to support the Sustainability Committee mission and goals. DONE AND RESOLVED this / ~ 4.day ~""'---, 2017. (l ~ '-L/J1cl A~ l}b1 JtJ~