HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 2016-02-04 Adopting a Sustainability Program and GoalsTOWN OF FRASER
RESOLUTION NO.2016-2-1YbN
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A
SUSTAINABILITY PROGAM AND GOALS
WHEREAS, the Town of Fraser partnered with McKinstry to develop a Sustainability Plan
to identify opportunities to increase sustainability within the community with the goal of
improving our local economy and environment; and
WHEREAS, a sustainability program and goals are important milestones to becoming a leading
sustainable community (defined as including social, fiscal, and environmental sustainability); 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 goal of 20% GHG emissions reduction below 2014 by 2025 is a realistic and
achievable goal for the Town of Fraser community per recommendations detailed in the
Sustainability Plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF
FRASER, COLORADO THAT:
1. The Fraser Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Fraser Sustainability Plan
2. The Fraser Town Board directs staff to appropriate resources to the opportunities as
identified in the plan and projects/programs as identified in the approved 2016 Budget.
3. The Fraser Town Board commits to reducing GHG emissions 20% below 2014 levels by
2025.
DULY MOVED, SECONDED, AND ADOPTED THIS 17"' DAY OF FEBRUARY 2016.
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