R23-168 I RESOLUTION NO. R23-168
3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
4 THE ADOPTION OF THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CLIMATE ACTION PLEDGE TO
5 AFFIRM THE COMMITMENT OF ADVANCING STRATEGIC CLIMATE
6 ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION EFFORTS WITH THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
7 REGIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE COMPACT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
8 DATE.
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10 WHEREAS, The City of Boynton Beach has long exhibited leadership on climate and
11 sustainability, having been at the forefront of adopting the Southeast Florida Regional Climate
12 Change Compact (the Compact)'s initial Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP), development of
13 a citywide Climate Action Plan and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, establishment of
14 green programs, and creation of a sustainability program that reaches into several different
15 aspects of the City; and
16 WHEREAS, climate change poses an immense threat to the region, but addressing
17 climate change holds enormous promise to transform Southeast Florida into a more resilient,
18 equitable, and thriving home for all; and
19 WHEREAS, the RCAP supports collective efforts to seize this opportunity through
20 recommended actions and interdependent strategies; and
21 WHEREAS, The Climate Action Pledge was first developed in 2012 after the release of
22 the first RCAP document; and
23 WHEREAS, in 2022, the Climate Action Pledge was updated to align with the RCAP 3.0
24 update and to reaffirm a shared commitment to a regionally collaborative approach to
25 achieving climate adaptation and mitigation objectives; and
26 WHEREAS, adoption of the Compact's Climate Action Pledge will elevate and formalize
27 the City's commitment to climate mitigation and adaptation while also complementing the
28 existing programs by providing a uniform framework for future mitigation and adaptation
29 strategy, as well as strengthen partnerships with the Compact and local governments to
30 achieve adaptation and mitigation objectives.
31 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
32 BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
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33 Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
34 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption
35 hereof.
36 Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida hereby
37 approves the adoption of the Southeast Florida Climate Action Pledge to affirm the
38 commitment of advancing strategic climate adaptation and mitigation efforts with the
39 Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. A copy of the Southeast Florida Climate
40 Action Pledge is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A."
41 Section 3. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon passage.
42 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of December, 2023.
43 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
44 YES NO
45 Mayor-Ty Penserga
46 Vice Mayor-Thomas Turkin ✓
47 Commissioner-Angela Cruz ✓
48 Commissioner-Woodrow L. Hay
49 Commissioner-Aimee Kelley ✓
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SOUTHEAST FLORIDA LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENT CLIMATE ACTION PLEDGE
A PLEDGE OF THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA LOCAL AND TRIBAL
GOVERNMENTS ENDORSING THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CLIMATE
ACTION PLEDGE; AGREEING TO JOINTLY ADVANCE STRATEGIC
CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION PLANNING, PROGRAMS,
POLICIES AND PROJECTS; AND ADVANCING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REGIONAL CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AS
APPROPRIATE FOR EACH GOVERNMENT.
WHEREAS, Southeast Florida is considered one of the most vulnerable areas of the country
to the consequences of global climate change, with impacts including sea level rise, elevated
groundwater levels, rainfall intensification, extreme heat, and ocean acidification presenting
extreme risk to Southeast Florida's communities, economy, and natural systems; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the need for immediate, coordinated and visionary action to address
the impacts of a changing climate and provide for economic and environmental resilience in
Southeast Florida, in 2010 the counties of Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach
(Compact Partners) entered into the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact (Compact);
and
WHEREAS, the Compact has been an international model for regional collaboration on climate
action, with development of key tools, resources, and a Regional Climate Action Plan to to expedite and
harmonize efforts in support of 111 local and tribal governments across the four-county region; and
WHEREAS, to continue these efforts, the third iteration of the Regional Climate Action Plan
(RCAP 3.0) was undertaken in 2022, through a collaborative process involving more than 150 subject
matter experts representing public and private sectors, academic institutions, and not-for-profit
organizations; and
WHEREAS, the RCAP 3.0 is voluntary framework designed to align, guide, and support the
acceleration of local and regional climate action in Southeast Florida toward a shared vision of a low-
carbon, healthy, prosperous, more equitable, and more resilient region; and
WHEREAS, local and tribal governments have individually demonstrated significant climate
leadership, and the RCAP supports the alignment of these individual local efforts with the regional
framework and vision; and
WHEREAS, the RCAP does not provide a mandate, but rather serves as a voluntary
guidance document that local and tribal governments can adopt and utilize in a manner that reflects
their unique context, priorities, and vision for the future of their community; and
WHEREAS, our response to the climate crisis represents an opportunity to build more
resilient, livable, equitable communities; bolster regional economic security and advance vibrant,
low-carbon innovation economies; and deliver resilient infrastructure that meets community
needs now and into the future; and
WHEREAS, all local and tribal governments throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe,
and Palm Beach counties are invited to sign on to the Southeast Florida Climate Action Pledge.
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NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT PLEDGED THAT
Section 1. The City of Boynton Beach pledges to jointly advance strategic climate
adaptation and mitigation planning, programs, policies, and projects.
Section 2. The City of Boynton Beach pledges to support the implementation of the RCAP
3.0 through integrating its recommendations and strategies into existing and future relevant
planning, program, policy, and project development as appropriate.
Section 3. The City of Boynton Beach pledges to utilize and integrate tools and resources
developed by the Compact, as appropriate, in climate action planning and implementation,
including application of the Regionally Unified Sea Level Rise Projection, participation in the
Compact Climate Assessment Tool (C-CAT), and engagement in Compact events including RCAP
Implementation Workshops and attendance at the Annual Climate Leadership Summit
Section 4. This Pledge shall become effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of December, 2023.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
YES NO
Mayor—Ty Penserga ✓
Vice Mayor—Thomas Turkin
Commissioner—Angela Cruz ✓
Commissioner—Woodrow L. Hay
Commissioner—Aimee Kelley
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