HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 23-14 Beacon Award Program RESOLUTION NO. 23 - 14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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SUPPORTING PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S
BEACON AWARD PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is undertaking policies, programs and activities to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and save energy; and
WHEREAS, these policies, programs and activities conserve natural resources, save
energy and money, and promote sustainable land use and transportation planning in the
community; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties statewide are leading by example by adopting innovative
sustainability programs and policies, including working with community residents, business
groups and others; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has completed a greenhouse gas emissions inventory for
the community and is municipal operations, adopted a Climate Action Plan, adopted a Green
Plan for the City, and conducted various impaciful energy reduction improvements and
campaigns within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin wishes to expand these activities, share its experiences
with other communities, and be recognized for its accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, the Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change is a
voluntary program of the Institute for Local Government, the non-profit research and education
affiliate of the California State Association of Counties and the League of California Cities; and
WHEREAS, the Beacon Award recognizes and celebrates achievements of cities and
counties that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy; and
WHEREAS, participating in the Beacon Award is an opportunity for the City of Dublin to
be recognized for its efforts to promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
save energy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin
agrees to participate in the Beacon Award Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin will work towards achieving the
Silver, Gold and/or Platinum Beacon Award levels.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 2014, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Hart, Haubert, and Mayor Sbranti
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None 9�
Mayor
ATTE /ercW
City Clerk
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