HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 44-21 12/07/2021 Endorsing Metropolitan Mayors Caucus' 2021 Climate Action Plan for the Chicago RegionRESOLUTION NO. 44-21
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING METROPOLITAN MAYORS CAUCUS' 2021 CLIMATE
ACTION PLAN FOR THE CHICAGO REGION
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus provides a forum for the chief elected officials
of the Chicago region to develop consensus and act on common public policy issues and
multi -jurisdictional challenges; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus' participating Mayors and their communities
have a history of environmental stewardship, from energy efficiency, water conservation,
urban forestry, and participation in Greenest Region Compact; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus launched the 2021 Climate Action Plan for the
Chicago Region to take measurable and meaningful action to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and develop resiliency to climate -related hazards that threaten the community,
economic health and the natural environment; and
WHEREAS, more than 250 individuals from 175 stakeholder organizations including 53
municipalities throughout Northeastern Illinois invested two years of work through in-person
and virtual collaboration and developed a comprehensive, municipally focused and regional
impactful climate action plan that is anchored in equity with the well-being of people at its
core; and
WHEREAS, the Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region invites collaboration from all
regional, state and federal agencies and the private sector; and
WHEREAS, the Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region identifies the following science -
based goals and objectives for the region and identifies strategies for municipalities to take
measurable and meaningful action to both dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions
and develop resiliency to climate -related hazards that threaten the community, economic
health and the natural environment:
CLIMATE MITIGATION GOAL: Net zero greenhouse gas emissions
MITIGATION TARGETS:
By 2030 Reduce GHG emissions 50% from 2005 levels
By 2040 Reduce GHG emissions 65% from 2005 levels
By 2050 Reduce GHG emissions at least 80% from 2005 levels
MITIGATION OBJECTIVES:
1. Demonstrate Leadership to Reduce Emissions.
2. Decarbonize Energy Sources.
3. Optimize Building Energy.
4. Implement Clean Energy Policies.
5. Decarbonize Transportation.
6. Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled.
7. Manage Water and Waste Sustainably.
8. Sustain Ecosystems to Sequester Carbon.
CLIMATE ADAPTATION GOAL: Persistent, equitable climate adaptation
ADAPTATION TARGETS
By 2030 Climate -resilient governance
By 2040 Resilience across jurisdictions
By 2050 Cohesive, resilient communities
ADAPTATION OBJECTIVES
1. Engage and educate the community about climate resilience and adaptation.
2. Incorporate equity and inclusion into climate adaptation efforts.
3. Collaborate and build capacity for a more resilient community.
4. Enact plans and policies focused on adaptation and resilience.
5. Adapt operations and investments for future climate conditions; and
WHEREAS, the consensus goals of the 2021 Climate Action Plan will guide coordinated
efforts in developing community resiliency and in taking long-term action to mitigate climate
changes that are amplified through regional collaboration; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE
EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE: The Village endorses the 2021 Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region
proposed by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and desires to take action in collaboration
throughout the region; and
SECTION TWO: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Filippone, Gens, Matuszak, Pissarreck, Rogers, Saccotelli
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of December, 2021.
ATTEST:
Kar6n M. Agoranos
Village Clerk