HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-41 Climate Change ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. ________________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMITTING TO JOIN OTHER U.S. CITIES AND STATES
IN EMBRACING PRINCIPLES LAID OUT IN PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS the Paris Climate Agreement was ratified in 2016 and brings all nations into a
common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its
effects, with enhanced support to assist developing countries. As such, it charts a new course
in the global climate effort; and
WHEREAS on June 1, 2017, President Donald Trump indicated the United States would
withdraw from the Paris Agreement; and
WHEREAS for the Paris Climate Agreement to succeed, cities around the world must take
action for they will account for one third of all global carbon emission reductions; and
WHEREAS South Bend has already been directly affected by climate change, and
withdrawing from the Paris Agreement would hurt our community and our economy; and
WHEREAS the city of South Bend has already pursued sustainable practices such as
investment in energy efficient buildings, renewable energy, LED lighting, alternative fuels
for our vehicle fleet, and keeping yard waste out of landfills; and
WHEREAS on June 2, 2017, Mayor Pete Buttigieg signed the Mayors National Climate
Action Agenda, committing to his collaborative effort with other U.S. mayors to strengthen
local efforts for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to support efforts for binding federal
and global policy; and
WHEREAS we join the Mayor in urging our leaders in Washington to outline a path to
stable climate change, while committing to make the city of South Bend a leader this issue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA as follows:
SECTION I. We in South Bend will join with other cities and states across the United States
to embrace the principles laid out in the Paris Agreement and strengthen local efforts for
reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
SECTION II. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
by the Common Council.
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Tim Scott, 1st
District Oliver J. Davis, 6th
District
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Regina Williams Preston, 2nd
District John Voorde, At Large
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Randy Kelly, 3rd
District Gavin Ferlic, At Large
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Jo M. Broden, 4th
District Karen L. White, At Large
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Dr. David Varner, 5th
District Council Attorney
Attest: Approved this 24th
day of July, 2017
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Kareemah N. Fowler, City Clerk Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend