HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-2009-18RESOLUTION #18-2009
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2020 VISION: A SUSTAINABLE MOAB PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Moab, Utah was founded on the principles and values of
effective, efficient, and results -oriented local government; and
WHEREAS, the Moab City Council approved "A Resolution for a Sustainable Moab" on
December 9, 2008; and
WHEREAS the Moab City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the
community that the City of Moab take a leadership role in championing volunteer efforts
to preserve and conserve natural resources and promote a cleaner, healthier environment.
NOW THEREFORE, WE THE GOVERNING BODY of the City of Moab do hereby
approve "2020 Vision: A Sustainable Moab Plan" as follows:
2020 Vision:
A Sustainable Moab Plan
The City of Moab can and should move toward the creation of a more sustainable
community. As our world comes face to face with new international economic realities
and with new paradigms of natural resource utilization, we can and we must ensure the
health and well-being of future residents while at the same time meeting the needs of our
current residents.
Beginning now and continuing over the next decade we will adopt achievable
goals that add to the quality of life of our current and future residents and lessen negative
impacts on the environment.
Water Conservation
Goal
Ensure the long term productivity of The City of Moab's aquifers.
Objective
Reduce per -household, per -business and City -owned facilities' water use by 20 percent
by the year 2020.
Action Steps
• Adopt a new water rate structure that rewards culinary water conservation.
• Investigate how other communities have implemented successful water
conservation plans and implement productive programs.
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