HomeMy WebLinkAboutR19-026 Earth Awareness Week April 21-27, 2019 Commissioner -QV -(L 'Moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO.2019 - Ovb
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE WEEK
OF APRIL 21-27,2019 AS"EARTH AWARENESS WEEK"
WHEREAS,the decisions we make as individuals and as an organization have direct and
indirect impacts on environmental health and sustainability; and
WHEREAS,the citizens of Eagle County want the quality of our environment to be
sustained for present and future generations; and
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County(hereinafter the
"Board") considers 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, in 2016 Eagle County adopted the Climate Action Plan for the Eagle
County Community which outlines a 25%reduction in county-wide greenhouse gas emissions by
2025 and 80%greenhouse gas emissions by 2050; and
WHEREAS, in 2017 Eagle County adopted an Environmental Policy which targets a
50%reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030,water use reduction, and waste reduction
through County operations;which it may review and amend from time to time; and
WHEREAS, in 2018 Eagle County adopted sustainable construction standards for
County buildings, including LEED certification for new construction projects; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County Government is committed to and is working to improve our
environmental performance by implementing action plans that promote clean air(reducing our
greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel consumption); conserve water; reduce paper use;
promote waste diversion and recycling; and incorporate clean,renewable energy to support our
county operations; and
WHEREAS,April 22, 2019 marks the forty-ninth (49th)anniversary of the first Earth
Day, a day established to increase environmental awareness and encourage individuals to
consider how their individual actions affect the environment; and
WHEREAS,there are also global efforts to involve communities in the celebration of
Earth Day through special events, media coverage and local efforts; and
. WHEREAS, designating a week in April as Earth Awareness Week is one of the many
ways that Eagle County Government can promote environmental awareness and education
through community outreach.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT,the week of April 21 -27, 2019 be designated Earth Awareness Week.
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.
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 23rd day of April, 2019.
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Commissioner C.b{-1 DCL G-- -uK-`sZconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called,the vote was as follows:
Commissioner McQueeney I-+.o"
Commissioner Chandler-Henry h
Commissioner Scherr 4.-t.. "
This resolution passed by -7-) t
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the County of Eagle, State of Colorado