HomeMy WebLinkAbout4787-19 Climate Action Plan Resolution RESOLUTION
No. 4787-19
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
April 22, 20 19
Attest: City Clerk
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Kareemah N. Fowler
Attest President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
April 22, 19
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Approved and signed by me 20 19
BILL NO. 19-33
RESOLUTION NO. 4787-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL CONCERNING
CLIMATE RECOVERY AND OUR COMMITMENT TO DEVELOP A CLIMATE
ACTION PLAN AIMED AT GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTIONS FOR THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND AND TO SUPPORT OTHER CLIMATE RELATED INITIATIVES.
WHEREAS, scientific consensus concludes that it is extremely likely that the dominant cause of
ongoing climate change is the emission of heat-trapping gases by human actions, primarily from
the combustion of fossil fuels; and the more carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, the warmer our
planet gets. Per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA), carbon has not
been this highly concentrated in the atmosphere in the past 800,000 years; in fact, according to
NOAA, the last five years, 2014-2018, are the warmest years ever recorded 1; and
WHEREAS, in 1988,NASA's Dr. James Hanson testified before Congress on the impending
perils of climate change, and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was
established by the United Nations and the World Meteorological Association, and has since
released five climate assessments with each affirming: the planet is getting warmer and humans
are causing it through our carbon emissions, and unless we reduce emissions, there are serious
environmental consequences in our future. Both the 1997 Kyoto Protocol2 and the 2015 Parisi
Agreement challenged nations to reduce greenhouse emissions and thereby, limit climate change,
and the 2019 IPCC report just released in January advocates for policies aimed at temperature
targets under one point five (1.5) degrees Celsius, and further acknowledged that the impact of
even a one point five (1.5) degrees Celsius rise will pose drastic impact on the Earth's
ecosystems and inhabitants4; and
WHEREAS, climate change already poses risks at the global, state, and local level, impacts
evidenced around the world are: changes in precipitation(intensification of both drought and
storm effects), ocean acidification, coral reef degradation, loss of species,threats to marine life
and biodiversity, rising sea levels threatening food supplies and livelihoods, and forced
emigration of coastal populations. In addition, extreme weather events, temperatures, and air
pollutants can acutely impact human health. The elderly, young, homeless, and people with
chronic diseases, or respiratory illnesses (such as asthma) are particularly sensitive to extreme
temperatures contributing to increase hospital visits, health care costs, and mortality. Another
health effect of climate change is the spread of disease such as Lyme and the Zika Virus which
are transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes that thrive in hot, humid environments5; and
WHEREAS, Indiana and South Bend will certainly share in some of these impacts, already
documented or projected effects include, but are not limited to: record breaking heat waves and
high humidity (with accompanying increased demand for cooling), reduced water and air quality,
decreased agricultural productivity (e.g., of corn and soybean crops); increased heavy rainfall
leading to more flooding, shorter winters and delayed fall freeze (e.g., extending the ragweed
allergy season), increased invasive species; loss of plant, fish and wildlife habitats6; and
WHEREAS,these and other impacts will not be equally distributed; communities that already
face socioeconomic and health inequities, whether around the world or here in our community,
1 https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/02/2018-fourth-warmest-year-ever-noaa-nasa-
reports/
2 UNFCCC(1997) Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change adopted at COP3
in Kyoto,Japan on 11 December 1997
3 https://unfccc.int/resource/bigpicture/#content-the-Paris-agreement
4 https://www.ipcc.ch/
5 http://docs.southbendin.gov/WebLink/Browse.aspx?dbid=0&startid=279856&row=1&cr=1
6 Purdue Climate Change Research Center's 2019 Indiana Climate Change Impacts Assessment;
https://ag.purdue.edu/indianaclimate/
will be most severely impacted, including youth, senior, people of color, and low-income
populations; and
WHEREAS, City services, infrastructure, our local economy, the natural environment, public
health, and our homes and businesses are endangered by climate change; and Cities have a
primary duty and responsibility to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents—
both now and in future generations; and
WHEREAS, Cities are uniquely empowered to take proactive, resolute, and prompt measures to
directly influence activities that have climate impacts, such as energy use in homes and
buildings,transportation, and by promoting sustainable development; and
WHEREAS,this Council, in February of this year at two joint committee hearings of our Health
and Public Safety and our Utilities Committees, were presented with clear and compelling
science, public testimony, letters, and petitions by local youth of all ages and other community
members, to take immediate, real, and lasting legislative actions to reduce emissions of
greenhouse gases and thus reduce global warming and contribute to the recovery of our planet;
and
WHEREAS, Climate action provides opportunities for South Bend to improve our air quality,
mobility, public health, social equity, energy independence and energy security, and the quality
of our natural environment; it also can serve to attract jobs and economic development
opportunity and increase long-term competitiveness. Action on climate change supports the
development of a livable, sustainable City with a strong economy and high quality of life.
Action can also improve resilience in face of climate change and other challenges; and
WHEREAS, South Bend has pursued various climate action with Mayor Stephen Luecke having
signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement in 2008, convened the Green Ribbon
Commission in 2009, and founded the Municipal Energy Office in 2010. In 2014, Mayor Pete
Buttigieg created the Office of Sustainability and reconvened the Green Ribbon Commission, an
advisory-body of local climate and sustainability experts. The South Bend Common Council, in
2016, unanimously passed the Cleaner Energy Resolution, and then, in 2018 signed on with
Mayor Buttigieg to a"Repower Indiana" letter calling for 100%clean energy use by our utility
supplier. In 2017, Mayor Pete Buttigieg signed the"We're Still In" letter,joining Climate
Mayors world-wide affirming a commitment to the Paris Agreement on Climate, despite the
United States' formal withdrawal from the talks; and
WHEREAS,this and previous Councils have also supported other energy efficiency and
renewable energy initiatives in the municipal budget, including but not limited to energy and
water-efficient facilities, alternative fuel vehicles, reducing waste and paper use, and robust
community education and engagement endeavors. The City of South Bend actively influences
sustainable behaviors in our community, encouraging biking and walking, supporting mass
transit, yard waste and recycling opportunities, and advocating for clean and affordable energy;
and
WHEREAS, by way of executive authority in April of 2018, Mayor Pete Buttigieg committed to
the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, and effectively joined South Bend to
9,296 cities representing 814 million people in a pledge to implement policies and to undertake
measures to (i) reduce/limit greenhouse emissions, (ii)prepare for the impacts of climate change,
(iii) increase access to sustainable energy, and (iv)track progress of these policies and measures
in meeting or exceeding the Paris Agreement objectives; and
WHEREAS, in keeping with our pledge, our City has already measured and reported both our
community and government operation levels of greenhouse gases, we are next poised under this
global framework on climate action to set a greenhouse gas reduction goal and create a climate
action plan encompassing not only the City of South Bend's operations,but our community as a
whole as defined by the geographic limits of our City; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the South Bend Common Council hereby supports the
City Administration's current Q2/Q3 2019 initiative to develop a climate action plan that:
https://www.globalcovenantofmayors.org
specifies climate actions most impactful in South Bend, identifies ambitious but achievable
greenhouse gas reduction goals customized to South Bend, includes both immediate internal
actions and longer-term programs and policies, and outlines appropriate timelines for
implementing the specific climate actions and achieving the greenhouse gas reductions; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the South Bend Common Council requests this plan be
completed by the Fall of 2019, and the administration's planning process include appropriate
stakeholder feedback, consider Council and administration priorities, including but not limited to
opportunities for climate action to increase social equity, maximizing benefits and minimizing
impacts on individuals and businesses; and consideration of any action through the lens of the
"triple bottom line." This approach posits we can slow the pace of climate change in ways that
save money, build a better quality of life for our residents, and drive economic growth.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, and to this end of triple net returns, the South Bend
Common Council will look to support the administration's current and future internal policies,
and community-focused measures to reduce greenhouse emissions. Accordingly, Council will
respond to administration proposals; act to adopt proposed plans, goals, targets and measures as
appropriate, including the consideration of a local ordinance or ordinances by the end of 2019;
and to ensure adequate funding and staffing for adopted operational climate and community
priorities.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the South Bend Common Council also sets, henceforth,
that the administration create an iterative process of setting goals, tracking progress, and
reporting. Specifically, Council and the community will be provided annual progress reports on
the climate action plan well in advance of the budget planning process. Both the municipal
greenhouse gas inventory and the community greenhouse inventory will be updated every 3
years, and the climate action plan updated on a 3-year cycle.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Council will seek opportunities to demonstrate climate
leadership in Indiana, throughout the Midwest, and in our own community. It will also support
the work of the Office of Sustainability and the Administration in doing the same, including
collaboration with other governmental entities and agencies, assisting in engaging community
stakeholders, and through public-private partnerships. These relationships and activities will be
essential to the design, funding, implementation and attainment of our community's climate
action plan goals.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council commits itself today, and strongly urges
future members of the South Bend Common Council, our Mayor's office, and our citizenry to
remain engaged in and committed to climate action. Working together, we can confront what
has been considered one of the greatest challenges of our time in proactive and strategic ways
that benefit our community, our county, and our world. 1
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KAREEMAH FOWLER
CITY CLERK, SOV;� I t3END IN
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change is happening to some extent and are supportive of measures
to address its impact on the state.
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Some 80% of Hoosiers polled in a survey commissioned by the
Environmental Resilience Institute at Indiana University say they
believe climate change is happening. Slightly fewer, 65%, say they
believe in climate change more than they did five years ago.
"I think this survey shows to some degree, that most people are really
accepting the reality of climate change, and there is more agreement
on the fact we need to have some kind of responses to it," said James
Shanahan, associate director of ERI and dean of The Media School at
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more frequent and potholes are becoming worse because of more
severe weather. Seventy percent believe the weather is becoming less
predictable.
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The Environmental Resilience Institute of Indiana University conducted a survey of 1,002 Indiana residents about
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Along political lines, 66% of Hoosier Republicans surveyed believe that
climate change is happening either somewhat or to a great extent,
compared to 91% of Democrats.
Seventy-five percent of those polled said they would support general
initiatives designed to prepare Indiana for the effects of climate
change, and 60% believe climate change is already starting to harm
people in the U.S.
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protect the environment we have, while we have it," said Janet
McCabe, ERI's assistant director of policy and implementation and
former assistant administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. "And as we continue to observe the consequences of a
changing climate — such as recent historic flooding or record-setting
cold — the challenge is hitting close to home. That's especially true
fora pillar of our state's economy: our farmers and all of us who
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4th District Council Member
NEWS RELEASE
Subject: Climate Change Briefing and Bike Safety Training Event
Date: Wednesday,April 17,2019
Contact: jbroden(alisouthbendin.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Climate Change and Bike Safety Training Event
A Climate Change Briefing and Bike Safety Training is scheduled for tomorrow Thursday, April 18th,
2019 from 9:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.at the campus of the University of Notre Dame in conjunction with the
annual"Joy of Saint Joe Community Service Day." This training event is a direct outcome of recent joint
Common Council Committee meetings on the topic of climate change, local impact,and climate action
responses. Councilmember Jo M. Broden(4th District)has convened the presenting speakers and partners
from the University of Notre Dame, St.Joseph High School,Michiana Council of Area Governments
(MACOG),Bike Michiana Coalition, South Bend Public Transportation Corporation(Transpo), Earth
Charter Indiana, St.Joseph County Health Department, and local Youth Climate Champions(organized
by founder,Julia McKenna). The event is calendared in advance of the South Bend Common Council's
expected legislative action on a resolution concerning climate change on Monday,April 22 at 7pm on the
4th floor of the County-City Building. The Council's action coincides with Earth Day.
1. 9:45 a.m.— 10:45 a.m. The Duncan Center-Rm. 106, UND
a. Bike Safety&Alternative Transportation Options Alaina Parrish
Active Transportation Planner,
Michiana Council of Area Governments
Amy E.Hill, MPA,General Manager&CEO
and Catey Traylor, Director of Marketing,
South Bend Public Transportation Corp.
b. 3rd Grader Curriculum Overview:Bike Safety Alaina Parrish
and Jo M. Broden
South Bend Common Council Member 4th
District, Health and Public Safety Committee Chair
227 W.Jefferson Blvd.Rm.441 Office: (574)235-9321 FAX: (574)235-5575
County-City Building South Bend,IN Voicemail: (574)235-5978 TDD: (574)235-5567
46601-1830 Email:JBRODEN@SOUTHBENDIN.GOV
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2. 10:50 a.m.-12:05 a.m. The Jordan Hall Digital Visualization Theater, UND
a. Let There Be Light Philip J. Sakimoto Ph.D.
Director, Program for Academic Excellence
First Year of Studies Instructor, Sustainability Minor
A 10-minute planetarium program that ND Theologian Dr.Leonard DeLorenzo and Professor Sakimoto Developed at the
request of the Vatican to serve as the opening segment of the Holy See's exhibition energy for the common good:"Caring for
our Common Home"at the 2017 international expo Astana,Kazakhstan. This will introduce students to the idea that energy
from the sun is a gift from God to be shared and used wisely
b. Caring for Creation: Climate Change and our Responsibilities
A review of the science of climate change in the context of Pope Francis'encyclical Laudato Si': Care for our
Common Home.
c. Climate Change and You Tai Verbrugge, Senior
Accounting Major and Sustainability Minor, University of Notre Dame
d. 3'1 Grader Curriculum Overview: Climate Change/Climate Action
Jim Poyser, Executive Director, Earth Charter Indiana
e. Roll Play(as time permits) Q&A and Feedback Dismissal at 1:15pm
A slide package will be shared with each high school student that can later be used in their team-teaching at area elementary
schools. Covered topics will be the causes of climate change(both the science and the societal choices that are driving it),
the impacts on our planet,and specifically the South Bend community,and what they can do as kids to help combat climate
change.
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227 W.Jefferson Blvd.Rm.441 Office: (574)235-9321 FAX: (574)235-5575
County-City Building South Bend,IN Voicemail: (574)235-5978 TDD: (574)235-5567
46601-1830 Email:JBRODEN@SOUTHBENDIN.GOV