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specifies climate actions most impactful in South Bend, identifies ambitious but achievable
<br /> greenhouse gas reduction goals customized to South Bend, includes both immediate internal
<br /> actions and longer-term programs and policies, and outlines appropriate timelines for
<br /> implementing the specific climate actions and achieving the greenhouse gas reductions; and
<br /> THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the South Bend Common Council requests this plan be
<br /> completed by the Fall of 2019, and the administration's planning process include appropriate
<br /> stakeholder feedback, consider Council and administration priorities, including but not limited to
<br /> opportunities for climate action to increase social equity, maximizing benefits and minimizing
<br /> impacts on individuals and businesses; and consideration of any action through the lens of the
<br /> "triple bottom line." This approach posits we can slow the pace of climate change in ways that
<br /> save money, build a better quality of life for our residents, and drive economic growth.
<br /> THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, and to this end of triple net returns, the South Bend
<br /> Common Council will look to support the administration's current and future internal policies,
<br /> and community-focused measures to reduce greenhouse emissions. Accordingly, Council will
<br /> respond to administration proposals; act to adopt proposed plans, goals, targets and measures as
<br /> appropriate, including the consideration of a local ordinance or ordinances by the end of 2019;
<br /> and to ensure adequate funding and staffing for adopted operational climate and community
<br /> priorities.
<br /> THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the South Bend Common Council also sets, henceforth,
<br /> that the administration create an iterative process of setting goals, tracking progress, and
<br /> reporting. Specifically, Council and the community will be provided annual progress reports on
<br /> the climate action plan well in advance of the budget planning process. Both the municipal
<br /> greenhouse gas inventory and the community greenhouse inventory will be updated every 3
<br /> years, and the climate action plan updated on a 3-year cycle.
<br /> THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Council will seek opportunities to demonstrate climate
<br /> leadership in Indiana, throughout the Midwest, and in our own community. It will also support
<br /> the work of the Office of Sustainability and the Administration in doing the same, including
<br /> collaboration with other governmental entities and agencies, assisting in engaging community
<br /> stakeholders, and through public-private partnerships. These relationships and activities will be
<br /> essential to the design, funding, implementation and attainment of our community's climate
<br /> action plan goals.
<br /> THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council commits itself today, and strongly urges
<br /> future members of the South Bend Common Council, our Mayor's office, and our citizenry to
<br /> remain engaged in and committed to climate action. Working together, we can confront what
<br /> has been considered one of the greatest challenges of our time in proactive and strategic ways
<br /> that benefit our community, our county, and our world. 1
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