HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-2019-45CITY OF MOAB RESOLUTION NO.45-2019
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN
WHEREAS, the evidence is overwhelming that, despite the fact that Moab has an
aspirational Sustainability Action Plan, the nation and global preparation for climate
related impacts (i.e., extreme cold, increase in days over 105 degrees, increase in severity
and duration of wildfires and extended droughts) is inadequate.
WHEREAS, by passing the Plan, City Council will signal the urgency of creating
political will to:
• Halt the loss of wildlife populations.
• Include underrepresented population' voices in sustainability planning.
• Educate the public about water and energy efficiency strategies to save money.
• Quickly transition to a just, renewable electricity source.
WHEREAS, the municipality has not set numerical goals or
established baseline data, the community inventory cited will allow us to
track progress for energy and new systematic goals including water
quality; waste diversion and recycling; alternative transportation,
education; purchasing; biodiversity; forest canopy; health and local food;
WHEREAS, separate amendments will be presented to Council to
address achieving systematic sustainability goals;
WHEREAS, the transition to a low -carbon community reliant on the
efficient use of renewable energy resources and electrified transportation
will provide a range of benefits including improved air quality, enhanced
public health, increased national and energy security, local green jobs,
reduced reliance on finite resources and myriad other positive outcomes;
and
WHEREAS, Moab is committed to helping facilitate this transition
alongside other national and international communities that have prioritized
investing in clean energy to enhance the well-being of current and future
generations; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Moab City Council and Mayor as
follows:
1. Confirm the City's existing goals and establish amended and new goals that align with the
best available science by approving the Sustainability Action Plan
2. Effective Date and Duration. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon
passage by the City Council, regardless of the date of publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED by a majority of the City Council, this 27-day of August 2019.
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Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Date
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By:
Sommar Johnson, Recorder Date
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