HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-087-09/19/2017-AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPACT OF COLORADO COMMUNITIES RESOLUTION 2017-087
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPACT OF COLORADO COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, Colorado communities share in common a strong quality of life deeply
rooted in the state's vigorous economy, agricultural and environmental resources, and rich
cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, Colorado communities, residents and businesses throughout the state are
already beginning to feel the impacts of climate change such as reduced snowpack, high heat
days, earlier snowmelt runoff, and more frequent and severe floods, droughts and wildfires; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2017, elected officials and senior staff from Colorado cities and
counties pledged to present a formal charter to become co-founding members of the Compact of
Colorado Communities (the "Compact"), and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Compact.is to build capacity of Colorado cities and
counties in developing and implementing aggressive climate change and clean energy initiatives
thus ensuring the security and economic prosperity of its member communities; and
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2015, Fort Collins City Council . unanimously adopted
Resolution 2015-030, updating community greenhouse gas goals and targets to reduce such
emissions 20%below 2005 by 2020, 80%by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050; and
WHEREAS, on December. 15, 2015, Fort Collins City Council unanimously adopted
Resolution 2015-115 updating the Energy 'Policy and its supportive goals to reduce the
percentage contribution of coal-derived electricity to less than 60 percent by 2020 and increase
the overall amount of renewable energy to a minimum of 20 percent by 2020, and recognizing
that the City has a wide range of local and regional energy partners and that these resources can
best be used through continued engagement, collaboration, data-sharing and program
development, and
WHEREAS, the City's 2016 Strategic Plan contains an objective to Achieve Climate
Action Plan (CAP) goals by reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs) and to engage citizens in ways
to educate and encourage behaviors toward more sustainable living practices, and
WHEREAS, the Compact will advance climate action and preparedness of its member
communities through:
• Training and technical support to member communities in developing and delivering
community improvement programs advancing GHG reduction, clean energy and climate
preparedness;
• Facilitating peer learning and resource sharing between local governments;
• Enhancing local government capacity to address climate related risks and opportunities
throughout critical decision-making roles;
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• Securing technical support and funding resources for members' local implementation
efforts;
• Spurring creation of jobs, improving public health and demonstrating bold actions; and
• Advancing statewide preparedness and resilience;
and
WHEREAS, the Compact will be governed by a Steering Committee that includes
representation from member communities nominating their own elected officials and/or senior
staff(the "Steering Committee"); and
WHEREAS, the Compact will be administered by staff hired and dedicated to its own
mission without conflict of interest; and
WHEREAS, the Association of Climate Change Officers ("ACCO") will act as a
temporary fiscal agent for the Compact until such time as the Compact may establish its own
organization or has identified a successor organization to serve in that role; and
WHEREAS, the City also participates in the Colorado Communities for Climate Action
whose mission is to advocate for state and federal policies to protect Colorado's climate for
current and future generations, and thus is complementary to and not duplicative of the mission
of the Compact; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that participation in the Compact to address climate
change will further the City's 2016 Strategic Plan objective.to achieve CAP goals, support the
2016 Fort Collins Energy Policy, build community resilience, stimulate the local economy and is
in the best interest of the citizens of Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the City's participation in Compact of
Colorado Communities ("Compact") as described in this Resolution and to designate one elected
official and an alternate to participate in the annual convening of the Compact.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes any and all determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the City Manager is directed and authorized to take such steps as are
necessary for the City to formally join the Compact of Colorado Communities and make the
following commitments:
A. Training & Capacity Building
1. City Council will select at least one elected official and the City Manager will assign at
least one senior staff member to participate in the annual convening of the Compact.
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2. The City will commit to leadership and senior staff participation in annual climate change
training as referenced in the Compact's published guidelines, involving one elected
official, one City management/chief of staff, and 4 additional staff annually.
B. Contribution & Funding - The City will:
l. Make an annual contribution to the Compact of$3,600, with a prorated 2017 contribution
of $900 due 30 days after joining the Compact, and the 2018 contribution due no later
than February 1, 2018. All financial commitments beyond the 2017 fiscal year shall be
subject to sufficient funds being budgeted, appropriated, and otherwise made available by
the City Council.
2. Encourage staff, as appropriate, to provide non-financial support to the Compact's
fundraising efforts to ensure that the Compact has sufficient and sustainable funding to
supports its members.
C. Actions—The City will:
1. Establish and publicly announce a new goal or initiative by no later than December 31.
2019 that meets an appropriate aggressiveness threshold to be agreed upon by the
Steering Committee in consultation with ACCO and Compact staff.
D. Participation
1. The designated elected official and staff representatives will serve as liaisons and official
representatives to the Compact.
2. Elected officials will be invited to participate in activities designed and appropriate for
elected officials and government leaders (to be held no more frequently than twice
annually).
3. Staff liaisons will be asked to address administrative issues, process annual contributions,
coordinate usage of Compact benefits and participate in Compact-wide meetings (to be
held no more frequently than on a quarterly basis).
Section 3. That the City Council hereby designates Mayor Wade T.roxell as the
elected official to serve as its representative to the Compact.
Section 4. That the City Council hereby designates Councilmember Kristin Stephens
as an alternate to serve as its elected official representative to the Compact when the designated
representative is unavailable.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this
19th day of September, A.D. 2017.
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