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RESOLUTION NO. 3-08
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE METROPOLITAN
MAYORS CAUCUS' GREENEST REGION COMPACT
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 improving the environment, from promoting environmental practices through waste
management, green purchasing, and participation in Clean Air Counts; and
WHEREAS, it is important for Mayors and local governments throughout the United States to take
leadership roles by adopting environmental programs that provide economic and quality of life
benefits such as reduced energy bills, green space preservation, air quality improvements, and
improved transportation choices; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus created the Greenest Region Compact to address
environmental issues of global importance at the local level; and
WHEREAS, the Compact outlines a number of cost-effective environmental sustainability
measures that enhance health and safety, reduce the consumption of energy and fossil fuels,
conserve water, and reduce hazardous and solid waste, and air pollution emissions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: The President and Board of Trustees endorse the Greenest Region Compact
proposed by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and agree to join this effort to improve the
metropolitan Chicago region's environment.
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:
Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Lohrstorfer, Zadel
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1 ih day of February 2008.
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Mayor
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Village Clerk