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OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADOPTING A CITYWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ACTION AGENDA AND WORK PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 1990-1991
WHEREAS, In 1989 the City Council established an objective that a framework
for a Citywide Environmental Management Plan be developed; and
WHEREAS, this effort was intended to re-examine the plans and policies of
the 1980's to determine if the same vision is appropriate for the ensuing decade;
and
WHEREAS, City staff has conducted an audit of existing, adopted policies
and plans relating to Citywide environmental management practices; and
WHEREAS, the conclusions of this audit, once accepted by the City Council ,
could result in a major update of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Fort
Collins; and
WHEREAS, City staff presented to the City Council on August 28, 1990 in
worksession the findings and conclusions of this audit; and
WHEREAS, City staff conducted an extensive community outreach process
directed toward gathering public comments, observations, suggestions and
recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the results of this extensive community outreach process indicated
that citizens are concerned about maintaining the quality of the environment in
Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City desire coordinated actions and tangible
results in the areas of environmental enhancement and natural resources
protection; and
WHEREAS, the sound management of growth and the interaction of the
transportation, environmental and land development systems will determine the
future quality of the City as a place to live, work, recreate and enjoy life to
its fullest; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has asked City staff to focus attention on
information that has emanated from the audit and the citizen participation
process to identify recommended new or revised City policy dealing with
environmental matters; and
WHEREAS, Council direction is needed to give priorities to work items and
areas identified herein so City staff can proceed with the next phase of the work
to develop an environmental management plan as an element of the Comprehensive
Plan of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
as follows:
Section 1. That the following Action Agenda projects shall be implemented
as Council priorities in the 1990 and 1991 work program as elements of the
Environmental Management Plan:
Air Ouality
Comply with federal standards for carbon monoxide by implementing
policies and programs to reduce automotive and wood-burning
emissions and maintain air quality as the community grows.
Maintain air quality with respect to other pollutants by
implementing policies and programs to control emissions from new air
pollution sources.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Protect environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands and
wildlife habitats by acquiring sensitive lands, regulating land uses
in sensitive areas, and encouraging voluntary conservation programs
by landowners and community organizations.
Acquire 25 to 100 acres of environmentally sensitive lands within
24 months through land purchases and/or donations.
Hazardous Materials Risk Reduction Program
Reduce the human health, safety, and environmental risks of
accidental releases of hazardous materials by implementing new
policies and standards for facility siting, building construction,
and emergency response planning, and by implementing business
inspection and public education programs.
Rivers and Streams
Increase public and governmental awareness of the historic,
cultural , scenic, and natural resource values of the Poudre River
Corridor by achieving National Heritage Corridor status, or other
protective designation.
Protect or enhance the value of the Poudre River Corridor as a
community amenity by completing one or more river improvement
projects. Specific projects may include acquiring lands for open
space and recreational purposes, cleaning up and restoring sections
of degraded river bank, or implementing a pilot project to enhance
wildlife habitat on an area of gravel -mined lands.
Water Quality
Protect or enhance the water quality of local water bodies and
comply with anticipated new federal regulations by implementing
policies and programs to prevent or limit nonpoint sources of water
pollution.
Environmental Management Plan Framework
Guide the ongoing implementation of the EMP and document the results
of the environmental policy audit and public outreach program by
completing the EMP Framework Report.
Section 2. That as time and resources allow, or in future budget years,
City service areas will place priority on completing the remaining elements of
the Environmental Management Plan.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort
Collins held this 6th day of November, A.D. 1 90.
Mayor
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City Clerk