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PROCLAMATION
City of Fort Collins
WHEREAS, a sound natural environment is the foundation of a healthy society and a robust economy,
unfortunately, human activities around the globe are causing severe environmental damage that threatens human
health and our planet's ability to sustain a diverse community of life; and
WHEREAS, local communities can do much to reverse environmental degradation and contribute to building
a healthy society; and
WHEREAS, there are sound economic, environmental and social reasons for local governments to encourage
water and energy efficiency,pollution prevention and renewable energy practices; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins commits to supporting the Earth Day Network's Earth Day 2000
campaign and commits itself to the following actions:
The City will purchase renewable wind energy from one 660 kW wind turbine to cover a portion of the
City's awn facilities energy needs, and
The City will provide technical assistance and recognition to local businesses that commit to reducing
greenhouse gas emissions by joining EPA's voluntary Climate Wise program, and
The City will build the new City Administration building according to energy-saving Green Design criteria,
and
The City will institute a comprehensive Environmental Management System to reduce City-generated waste
and promote pollution prevention, and
The City has a policy endorsing teleworking as an option for certain employees under certain conditions.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim April 22,
2000 as
EARTH DAY 2000
in the city of Fort Collins hereby encourage all residents, businesses and institutions to use EARTH DAY 2000 to
celebrate the Earth and commit to building a sustainable society.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this 18th day
of April, A.D. 2000.
Mayor
ATTEST.-
City Clerk
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