HomeMy WebLinkAboutR16-101 Climate Action Plan Commissioner moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2016- 1G
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT
THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN FOR THE EAGLE COUNTY COMMUNITY
WHEREAS,Eagle County has adopted an environmental policy which deems
preservation and enhancement of the natural environment a top priority to ensure the health,
safety, welfare, and economic well-being of its citizens; and
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Eagle, Colorado (the
"Board") recognizes that a clear scientific consensus indicates that man-made greenhouse gas
emissions have caused the planet-and consequently Colorado-to warm in recent decades; that
combustion of fossil fuels is increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases(GHG) in the
atmosphere,pushing average global temperatures higher and changing Eagle County's climate
and ecosystems,making winters warmer and shorter, summers longer and hotter, and increasing
the risks of wildfires, droughts and floods; and
WHEREAS,the Board recognizes that our local tourism economy and Colorado's ski
industry is dependent on healthy and thriving ecosystems, consistent winter snowfall and spring
runoff, all of which are threatened by climate change; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County's Strategic Plan includes a vision to provide regional
leadership on environmental issues including climate protection and reduction of community
greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County contracted with CLEER(Clean Energy Economy for the
Region) in 2015 to conduct an Eagle County Energy Inventory to identify energy sources,uses,
and related emissions by sector. According to the study, GHG emissions in baseline year 2014
were 1.4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e)with 60%of the emissions
from commercial and residential building sectors, 27% from vehicles, 10% from landfill, and 3%
from airport. Community-wide energy cost for the year 2014 was$243 million; and
WHEREAS,actions taken as result of a community climate action plan have the
potential to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, improve the health and quality of lives and
ecosystems, and support local economies by reducing energy expenses for residents, all while
supporting state,national and global climate protection efforts; and
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WHEREAS,Eagle County contracted with Walking Mountains Science Center in 2016
to engage over 30 stakeholders representing local governments,businesses, schools, and
nonprofits from throughout Eagle County in the creation of a community-wide Climate Action
Plan to help guide greenhouse gas emission reductions into the future; and
WHEREAS,the first Climate Action Plan for the Eagle County Community dated
December, 2016, attached hereto as Exhibit A, (the"Climate Action Plan") sets a shared
community goal to reduce GHG emissions 25%by 2025, and 80%reduction by 2050 (baseline
2014).The Plan provides recommendations for climate actions by sector for community leaders
and decision makers to consider in creating positive solutions for future generations.
WHEREAS,adoption and successful implementation of the Climate Action Plan
requires leadership, coordination, and ongoing investment by community members, local
governments, businesses, and non-governmental organizations, and to the extent possible, the
integration of climate action goals with county and community plans.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT,the Board adopts the Climate Action Plan and endeavors to meet the goals of the
plan through ongoing county initiatives,integration with County and community plans, and
through promotion of and participation in community actions that reduce greenhouse gas
emissions.
THAT,nothing contained herein shall be construed as approval by Eagle County or the
Board in its governmental capacity with respect to any particular project or funding request; all
actions of the Board are subject to applicable statutory limitations and authority for counties and
local governments, including but not limited to the Local Government Land Use Control
Enabling Act, as well as the Board's discretion and budgeting authority in compliance with the
provisions of Article 25,Title 30 of the Colorado Revised Statues,the Local Government Budget
Law(C.R.S. § 29-1-101, et. seq.,) and the TABOR Amendment(Colo. Constitution,Article X,
Sec. 20).
THAT,the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary
for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of
Colorado.
MOVED,READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held this 13th day of December, 2016.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
c4�Gc COLORADO, By and Through Its
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Commissioner Uh*i D "— - seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
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Commissioner Ryan "
This resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado