R18-0301
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RESOLUTION NO. R18-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR GRANT TO SIGN THE
GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS FOR CLIMATE AND ENERGY
COMMITMENT LETTER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach has long exhibited leadership on climate and
sustainability as evidenced by early adoption of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change
Compact, development of a Climate Action Plan and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory,
establishment of a Green Building Program and creation of a Sustainability Coordinator staff
position; and
WHEREAS, committing to the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy
will strengthen the City's climate leadership, provide international recognition and facilitate the
development and monitoring of an improved Climate Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Global Covenant of Mayors is an international alliance of cities with
a shared long-term vision of a world where committed mayors and local governments accelerate
ambitious, measureable climate and energy initiatives that lead to an inclusive, just, low -
emissions and climate resilient future; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending the City Commission approve and authorize the
Mayor to sign the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy Commitment Letter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
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GLOBAL COVENANT
T'(: of MAYORS for
CLIMATE& ENERGY
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Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy
Commitment of
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
CITY OF
BOYNTON
B E A C H
I, Steven B. Grant, Mayor of the City of Boynton Beach, commit to the Global Covenant of Mayors for
Climate & Energy, joining thousands of other cities and local governments around the world currently
engaged in climate leadership.
The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy envisions a world where committed mayors and
local governments — in alliance with partners — accelerate ambitious, measurable climate and energy
initiatives that lead to an inclusive, just, low-emission and climate resilient future, helping to meet and
exceed the Paris Agreement objectives.
Whatever the size or location,the mayors and local leaders committed to the Global Covenant stand ready
to take concrete measures with long-term impact to tackle the interconnected challenges of climate
change mitigation,adaptation, and access to sustainable energy.
To implement this vision, the City of Boynton Beach pledges to implement policies and undertake
measures to (i) reduce / limit greenhouse gas emissions, (ii) prepare for the impacts of climate change,
(iii) increase access to sustainable energy, and (iv) track progress toward these objectives. Specifically,
within no more than three years of this commitment,we pledge to develop,formally adopt and report on
the following:
• A community-scale greenhouse gas(GHG)emission inventory;
• An assessment of climate hazards and vulnerabilities;
• Ambitious, measurable and time-bound target(s)to reduce/limit greenhouse gas emissions;
• Ambitious adaptation vision and goals,based on quantified scientific evidence when possible,
to increase local resilience to climate change;
• Ambitious and just goal to improve access to sustainable energy; and
• Plan(s) to address climate change mitigation / low emission development, climate resilience
and adaptation, and access to sustainable energy, including provisions for regular (annual or
biennial) progress reports.
The targets and action plans for mitigation/low emission development must be quantified and consistent
with or exceed relevant national commitments defined through the relevant UNFCCC (Intended)
Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
www.globalcovenantofmayors.com
We acknowledge that there may be additional region-or country-specific commitments for us to adhere
to, agreed through our local membership networks or through our direct engagement with local Global
Covenant of Mayors partners.
The City of Boynton Beach acknowledges that continued membership in the Global Covenant of Mayors
and associated local chapters or"Regional Covenants"as established, is contingent on complying with the
above requirements within established timeframes.
City of Boynton Beach, 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33435
http://boynton-beach.org/
Mayor Steven B.Grant
Contact Person: Rebecca Harvey,Sustainability Coordinator, HarveyR@bbfl.us, (561)742-6494
75,569 Inhabitants, 16.52 sq miles(42.79 km')
OFFICIAL SIGNATURE
Mandated by the [Responsible officer or municipal council] on [DATE].
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Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption
hereof.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach hereby approves
and authorizes the Mayor to sign the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy
Commitment Letter.
Section 3. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20'' day of February, 2018.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
YES NO
Mayor — Steven B. Grant 61-11,
Vice Mayor — Justin Katz ✓
Commissioner — Mack McCray
Commissioner — Christina L. Romelus
Commissioner — Joe Casello
VOTE Jf-0
ATTEST:
(City Seal)
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