HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 2019-10-03 To Join Colorado Communites for Climate Action TOWN OF FRASER
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-10-03
A RESOLUTION BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO, TO
JOIN COLORADO COMMUNITIES FOR CLIMATE ACTION
WHEREAS, the Fraser Board of Trustees adopted the Town of Fraser Sustainability Plan on
February 4, 2016, to become a leading sustainable community through the improvement of our
local economy and environment; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Fraser recognizes that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from human
activity are catalyzing profound changes in climate and weather, the consequences of which
pose substantial risks to the future health, wellbeing, and prosperity of our community; and
WHEREAS, a number of strategies in the Town of Fraser Sustainability Plan address
greenhouse gases and climate change, including strategies related to renewable energy,
energy efficiency, waste diversion, and community engagement; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Communities for Climate Action (CC4CA) has been established to further
the adoption of federal and state policies that will provide local governments in Colorado with
the tools, funding, flexibility and authority necessary to adopt effective climate protection
strategies; and
WHEREAS, joining CC4CA supports the Town of Fraser's Sustainability Plan to provide
conscientious stewardship of Fraser's resources, amenities and environment, now and into our
future; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Fraser desires to support regional cooperation through participation in
the development of statewide energy and greenhouse gas reduction policies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF
FRASER, COLORADO THAT:
1. The Town of Fraser supports CC4CA's 2019-2020 Policy Statement and seeks to
become a member entity.
READ, PASSED ON ROLL CALL VOTE, AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THIS 2' DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.
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