HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 - Local Governments Sustainability Update MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER , "`
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 3, 2009
SUBJECT: ICLEI — LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
UPDATE
PRESENTATION:
City Staff will present an update to the City Council on the City's progress in pursuing the
Cities for Climate Protection Campaign's five milestones.
On July 1, 2008, the City adopted a resolution to join ICLEI — Local Governments for
Sustainablity as a full member.
The City pledged to 1) participate in Cities for Climate Protection Campaign, 2) promote
and support sustainable development, and 3) undertake the Cities for Climate Protection
Campaign's five milestones.
The first of those milestones is Inventory of Municipal Emissions.
As of December 16, 2008, the inventory has been completed for the 2005 Base Year
Level. Greenhouse gas emissions from municipal activities in the year 2005 were
equivalent to 20,814 metric tons of carbon dioxide (eCO2 tons).
Staff anticipates a specific quantifiable emissions reduction target identified by July 2009
for a future target year.
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