Res 08-14 RESOLUTION NO. 08-14
A PLEDGE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE MAYORS'
CLIMATE ACTION PLEDGE, AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE
COMPACT, AGREEING TO CONSIDER IMPLEMENTING THE
REGIONAL CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IN WHOLE OR IN PART
AS APPROPRIATE FOR EACH MUNICIPALITY, AND URGING
ALL MAYORS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY TO SUPPORT THE
MAYORS' CLIMATE ACTION PLEDGE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Florida is considered one of the most vulnerable areas of the country to the
consequences of global climate change with Southeast Florida being at the frontline to experience the
impacts of a changing climate, especially sea level rise; and
WHEREAS,in recognition of the need for immediate, coordinated and visiona.ty action to address
the impacts of a changing climate and provide for economic and environmental resilience in Southeast
Florida, in 2010 the counties of Palm Beach, Browatd, Miami-Dade and Monroe (Compact Partners)
entered into the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact (Compact); and
WHEREAS, further recognizing the role of State water managers and local governments in this
regional initiative, the South Florida Mater Management District and one municipal representative from
each participating county were invited to participate in this early phase; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Compact commitment and through a two year collaborative
process involving nearly 100 subject matter experts representing public and private sectors, universities,
and not-for-profit organizations, the Compact Partners developed the Regional Climate Action Plan
(RCAP); and
WHEREAS, the RCAP offers recommendations that provide the common integrated framework
for a stronger and more resilient Southeast Florida,including:
• Providing the common framework for Sustainable Communities and Transportation Planning to
be aligned across the region
• Recognizing the need to protect and address vulnerable Water Supply, Management and
Infrastructure and preseive fragile Natural Systems and Agricultural resources;
• Providing steps to move towards resilience and reducing emissions through exploring alternatives
and decreasing the use of Energy and Fuel; Building upon strength as effective emergency
responders and integrating climate change hazards in Risk Reduction and Emergency
Management Planning;
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• Providing for effective Public Outreach initiatives to educate the public on the consequences of
climate change and providing guidance for developing and influencing Public Policies related to
climate change;and
WHEREAS, recognizing that there are more than 100 municipalities within the region that will play
an important role in the implementation of the RCAP, the Compact Partners included municipalities in
the development of the RCAP;and
WHEREAS, municipalities individually have been working to achieve sustainability, and the RCAP
presents an opportunity to align these individual local efforts with the regional framework and vision; and
WHEREAS, municipalities play a key role in the annual Regional Climate Leadership Summits,
participated in RCAP Working Groups and now is the time to solidify local government support to
advance the RCAP;and
WHEREAS, the RCAP now serves as the foundation document of Climate Resilience Planning as
part of the seven county Prosperity Plan in support for economic development; and
WHEREAS, the RCAP does not provide a mandate but rather serves as a living guidance document
with options that each regional and local government may align to their own plans and adopt and utilize
based on their interests and vision for the future;and
WHEREAS, the willingness of counties and municipalities to jointly develop and advocate for
mutually beneficial agreements, policies and strategies intended to influence regional, state and national
resilience efforts advances"Good Neighbor"relationships;and
WHEREAS, in 2005 the U.S. Conference of Mayors adopted the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection
Agreement (Mayors' Agreement) that became a national model for effective collaboration and the
framework for more than 1,000 municipalities throughout the nation to take actions to reduce global
warming and address the impacts of a changing climate (climate disruption); and
WHEREAS, in 2014 the need exists for Mayors within the region of Southeast Florida to
collaborate on a renewed agreement that will advance regional climate action planning within Southeast
Florida efforts while continuing to advance the national goals of the U.S. Mayors'Agreement;and
WHEREAS, utilizing the U.S. Mayors' Agreement as a model for influencing regional climate
policies and effective public outreach, all municipalities throughout the Southeast Florida region are
invited to sign on to the 2012 South Florida Mayor's Climate Action Pledge and to collaborate on
implementation of the RCAP starting today and for tomorrow.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of Delray Beach endorses the Mayors' Climate Action Pledge.
Section. 2. The City of Delray Beach affirms support for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate
Change Compact.
Section 3. The City of Delray Beach agrees to consider integrating the Regional Climate Action
Plan framework in whole or in part as appropriate fox each municipality into existing and future
municipal sustainability action plans, comprehensive plans and/ot climate action plans where and when
appropriate and financially feasible.
Section 4 The City of Delray Beach urges all Mayors within Palm Beach County to join the Mayors'
Climate Action Pledge.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately on adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on the day of-75'pN , 2014.
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Louie Chapman, Jr., City Manager
DATE: January 17, 2014
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM 8.P.-REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 21,2014
RESOLUTION NO.08-14
BACKGROUND
Resoution No. 08-14 authorizes the Mayor to endorse the Mayors' Climate Action Pledge, affirming
support for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact, agreeing to consider
implementing the Regional Climate Action Plan in whole or in part as appropriate for each
municipality, and urging all Mayors of Palm Beach County to support the Mayors' Climate Action
Pledge.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Attorney's Office recommends approval of Resolution No. 08-14.
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