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File #: 23R-5152    Version: 1 Name: Mayor's Pledge
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/13/2023 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 6/26/2023 Final action:
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 23R-06-156: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE PLEDGE OF THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS ENDORSING THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CLIMATE ACTION PLEDGE; AGREEING TO JOINTLY ADVANCE STRATEGIC CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION PLANNING, PROGRAMS, POLICIES AND PROJECTS ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS; ADVANCING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REGIONAL CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AS APPROPRIATE FOR EACH GOVERNMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON).
Attachments: 1. RES-23R-06-156-SEFL Climate Action Pledge.pdf, 2. AR 23R-06-156, 3. PLEDGE-SEFL_RCAP3_Final.1.pdf, 4. Cover Letter_SEFL Climate Pledge .pdf
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 23R-06-156: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE PLEDGE OF THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS ENDORSING THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CLIMATE ACTION PLEDGE; AGREEING TO JOINTLY ADVANCE STRATEGIC CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION PLANNING, PROGRAMS, POLICIES AND PROJECTS ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS; ADVANCING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REGIONAL CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AS APPROPRIATE FOR EACH GOVERNMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON).

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Request Action:
Pass a Resolution agreeing to voluntarily adopt the Southeast Florida Climate Action Pledge to jointly advance strategic climate adaptation and mitigation planning, programs, policies and projects on a voluntary basis.

Need:
To voluntarily adopt a pledge to promote strategic climate adaptation and mitigation efforts in the region.

Summary Explanation/ Background:
Mayor Ken Thurston has requested a Resolution to voluntarily adopt the Southeast Florida Climate Action Pledge to jointly advance strategic climate adaptation and mitigation planning, programs, policies and projects on a voluntary basis.This is in line with the Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) 3.0.

Attachments:
Cover Letter
Pledge

Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements

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Master Plan:

Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption

Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities

Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes

Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employme...

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