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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
4 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING
5 FULL FUNDING OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND
6 CONSERV A TION BLOCK GRANTS; AND PROVIDING
7 AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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9 WHEREAS, the nation faces unprecedented energy challenges, including escalating
10 energy costs and overdependence on foreign oil; and
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12 WHEREAS, investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy is critical to
13 position America to be competitive in the global economy, enhance American energy
14 independence, build sustainable communities, and create new local jobs; and
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16 WHEREAS, commercial, residential and public buildings are responsible for more than
17 40 percent of greenhouse gas emissions nationwide and local governments are best suited to
18 strengthen building codes, foster community-scale renewable energy, and create other
19 programs and incentives to increase efficiency and reduce energy use in buildings; and
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21 WHEREAS, the transportation sector produces one third of greenhouse gas emissions
22 and cities and counties can substantially reduce emissions and vehicle miles traveled by
23 promoting public transit, converting municipal fleets to alternative fuels and more fuel efficient
24 vehicles, and conducting more effective land use and transportation planning; and
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26 WHEREAS, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (P.L.II0-140)
27 established a new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program at the U.S.
28 Department of Energy, authorizing $2 billion annually in formula grants to cities, counties, and
29 states to develop and implement energy efficiency strategies; and
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31 WHEREAS, the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) provided $3.2
32 billion for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program to help communities
33 decrease energy use, curb greenhouse gas emissions, and create jobs; and
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35 WHEREAS, local governments are successfully utilizing their ARRA Energy
36 Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funds; and
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38 WHEREAS, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National League of Cities, and the
39 National Association of Counties have adopted resolutions and policies supporting full funding
40 for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants;
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42 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
43 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
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1 Section 1. Each Whereas clause set forth above is hereby ratified as being true and
2 correct and incorporated herein by this reference.
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4 Section 2. The City of Boynton Beach supports the Energy Block Grants Work!
5 campaign and will work to demonstrate to the White House, U.S. Department of Energy and
6 Congress that we are effectively using our energy block grant to decrease energy use, curb
7 greenhouse gas emissions, and create jobs.
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9 Section 3. The City of Boynton Beach urges President Obama and Congress to
10 fully fund the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program in FY 2012.
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12 Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
13 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5~y of October, 2010.
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