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To Express the City of Columbus’ Commitment to sustainable2050
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WHEREAS, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is a voluntary association of Central Ohio governments and regional organizations that provides valuable community services related to transportation, housing, policy, and sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is a member of MORPC and represented on its Commission; and
WHEREAS, MORPC’s top level Sustainability Advisory Committee has developed the Regional Sustainability Agenda which provides a framework for members and regional partners to work toward common goals; and
WHEREAS, MORPC, with guidance from its Sustainability Advisory Committee and member communities, has launched a new program called sustainable2050 that replaces a program formerly known as the Central Ohio Green Pact; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus has been a Green Pact member and worked cooperatively with Central Ohio communities for the past ten years to carry out the initiatives identified in the Green Pact and its associated principles; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is committed to protecting and preserving its natural resources and pursuing initiatives that will have positive impact on its environment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus recognizes its ability as a local government to lead and influence sustainable practices within the community in a way that is both fiscally and environmentally responsible; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus understands that MORPC is committed to providing additional technical and programmatic support to those committed to the sustainable2050 program; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the City of Columbus commits to sustainable2050 (“Program”) and will pursue the objectives and initiatives outlined in the Program.
Section 2. That the City of Columbus will designate a local champion to ensure public awareness of, and active participation in,...
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