HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2011-09-19 Item 5A - Resolution - Interlocal Agreement for Climate Change Collaboration with King CountyCO UNcm AGENDA
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S110NSOR's City staff has been working with King County to create the King County- Cities Climate
Collaboration which will address climate change and sustainability issues at the County
level. Each local government that participates in the Collaboration has a membership fee
based on population. The City's annual membership fee will be $700 which will come from
the Green Fund in the Mayor's Budget.
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Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 8/22/11 COMMITTEE CHAIR: COUNCILMEMBER SEAL
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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COiINCM I °ri ;I? Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPI:NDI "I'URI? Rr?( )UIRP,D AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$700 $58,153 $0
Fund Source: MAYOR BUDGET, 000.03513.100.49.56
Conrn7ents. Funding will come from funds set aside to fund "Green Initatives';
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1 09/12/11 Forward to the next Regular Meeting
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09/19/11
ATTACHMENTS
Infomational Memo to Community Affairs and Parks dated August 12, 2011
Council Resolution in Draft Form
Interlocal Agreement Final Form
Information about the King County- Cities Climate Collaboration
Minutes from the August 22, 2011 Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting
Resolution in final form
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE KING COUNTY
CITIES COLLABORATION TO CREATE A REGIONAL NETWORK
OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS DEDICATED TO SHARING
RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF CLIMATE
CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila, King County and the undersigned cities of King
County, wish to work together to directly respond to climate change and reduce global
and local sources of climate pollution; and
WHEREAS, we believe that by working together we can increase our efficiency and
effectiveness in making progress towards this goal; and
WHEREAS, we are interested in achieving this goal in a way that builds a cleaner,
stronger and more resilient regional economy; and
WHEREAS, we are interested in focusing on local solutions to leverage and partner
with related collaborative efforts; and
WHEREAS, partnering on sustainable solutions will advance progress towards
cities' environmental, climate change, and energy goals such as those adopted by the
nearly half of King County cities that have signed on to the U.S. Conference of Mayors
Climate Protection Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Tukwila agrees to participate in this effort and collaborate
regionally with our county and city partners to develop and coordinate the following:
Outreach: Develop, refine, and utilize messaging and tools for climate change
outreach to engage decision makers, other cities, and the general public.
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Coordination: Collaborate on adopting consistent standards, benchmarks,
strategies, and overall goals related to responding to climate change.
Solutions: Share local success stories, challenges, data and products that
support and enhance climate mitigation efforts by all partners.
Funding and resources: Collaborate to secure grant funding and other shared
resource opportunities to support climate related projects and programs.
Section 2. Upon signature of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tukwila,
other participating King County cities, and King County, the City of Tukwila will
participate and contribute to the King County- Cities Climate Collaboration by dedicating
staff and a financial contribution as outlined in the Interlocal Agreement.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2011.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
Attachment: Interlocal Agreement
Allan Ekberg, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
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