HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 14-16 04/05/2016 Endorsing the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus' Greenest Region Compact 2RESOLUTION NO. 14-16
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE METROPOLITAN MAYORS CAUCUS' GREENEST
REGION COMPACT 2
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 Clean Air Counts; and
WHEREAS, it is important for Mayors and local governments throughout the United States to
take leadership roles to advance sustainability both in their own communities and in concert
with regional, national and global initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus created the Greenest Region Compact 2 to
address environmental sustainability issues of global importance at the local level; and
WHEREAS, the Greenest Region Compact 2, also called the GRC2, is built on important
environmental initiatives already underway in communities, in partnership with many non-
profit, state, regional and national organizations; and
WHEREAS, the GRC2 synthesizes sustainability goals already adopted by leading
communities in the region; and these consensus goals align with common regional, state,
national and global objectives; and
WHEREAS, the GRC2 offers a companion Framework to guide communities of all sizes and
strengths to assess their current efforts; develop a sustainability plan suited to local priorities;
and will offer resources to help them succeed; and
WHEREAS, the consensus goals of the Greenest Region Compact 2 will guide coordinated
efforts toward enhanced quality of life for residents; protection and stewardship of the
environment and sustainable economic vitality.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That the Village of Mount Prospect endorses the Greenest Region
Compact 2 proposed by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and agrees to work to achieve
them, in its own community and in collaboration throughout the region.
SECTION TWO: That this resolution shall be in full force and effect and after its passage
and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel, Juracek
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of April, 2016.
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
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M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk