79-UU R=SOLUTION ~0. 79- ~ ~
A RESOLUT!O~ OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BOYAYfON BE~-~ FL0~IDA, TO ESTABLISH ENERGY
POLICY.
WHEREAS, energy avsil~bility is essential to every aspect of
~uman existence and ~he conservation and efficient utilization of
energy resources is essential to the health, safety and welfare of
the people of Boynton<Beach sad to the well-being of the economy
of the City of Boynten Beach; and
WI{EREAS, Boynton Beach is completely dependent upon other
government jurisdictions and nations for fossil fuel energy
supplies; and
WHEREAS, these energy supplies are subject to interruption,
curtailment, depletion and increases in cost; and
WHEREAS, the wasteful, inefficient and unnecessary use of
energy increases the probability of future energy shortages and
represents a potential threat to the welfare of the citizens of
Boynton Beach and to the well-being of the economy of Boynton Be&Q~
and
WHEREAS, energy conservation and the inclusion of energy
2onsiderations in government represent a meaningful, immediate and
appropriate response to the energy problem;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COU~CIL OF THE CITY
OF BOY,TON BEACH, FLORIDA that it shall be the policy of the City
to:
Promote the effective use of energy in Boynton Beach
and discourage all forms of energy waste;
Recognize and include energy as an integral part of
the planning process in Boynton Beach;
Consider the social, economic and e~vironmental im-
pacts of energy in decision making;
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Encourage the i~terest and participation of citizens
in the de~elopmenta~d implementation of energy
policies and programs in Boynton Beach;
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Recognize the contribution ofnatural and renewable
forms of energy to the wett-'b~ing of Boynton Beach,
and encourage a mix of energy sources that will con-
tribute to the stability Of the economy of Boynton
Be.~h with minim~/a~g~ada~ ofe~r environmental
re.sources;
6. support the appointment of an Energy Officer to
ass{st in ~he imp~em~sting the above stated policies.
~ASS~O A~D A~O~EO T~S / f D~Y OF ~,
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Mayor
Vice Mayor
~ounc · 1 Member
1979.
Council Member
ATTEST:
Cit~Ierk
(Corporate Seal)
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