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.
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