TC Resolution 17-12 Supporting Local and Federal Climate Action and Including TOA Signature on MNCAATOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
RESOLUTION 17-12
SUPPORTING LOCAL AND FEDERAL CLIMATE ACTION AND
INCLUDING THE TOWN OF AVON AS A SIGNATOR ON THE MAYORS NATIONAL
CLIMATE ACTION AGENDA (MNCAA) OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon recognizes that scientific evidence for warming of the earth's climate
system from human activities is unequivocal. Combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and
natural gas is increasing the concentration greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, pushing average global
temperatures higher and changing our mountain ecosystems—making winters warmer and shorter,
summers longer and hotter, and increasing the risks of wildfires, droughts and floods;
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon supports the goals of the Climate Action Plan for the Eagle County
Community of greenhouse gas emissions reductions of 25% by 2025, and 8o% by 2050;
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2017, a group of U.S. mayors associated with the Mayors National Climate Action
Agenda ("MNCAA"), published an open letter to President Donald Trump on Climate Action (the "MNCAA
Letter") calling upon the administration to support transit- and energy-related infrastructure
improvements, to continue offering tax credits for electric vehicles, renewables, and other clean
technologies, to embrace the Paris Climate Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the mayors of numerous U.S. cities have endorsed the MNCAA Letter to date, including those
of Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Park City, Longmont, Aspen, and Vail, and MNCAA welcomes mayors of
additional cities to endorse their Letter, and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council desires to endorse the MNCAA Letter.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO that:
The Town of Avon hereby supports the agenda of the MNCAA, endorses the MNCAA letter and
endeavors toward adopted greenhouse gas emission reduction targets through ongoing initiatives, and
through continuing support and participation in community actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Town of Avon hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public
health, safety and welfare of the residents/constituents of the Town of Avon.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of July 2017.
By:
Jennie Fancher, Mayor
Attest:
Debbie Hoppe, T
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