17-100 Resolution No. 17-100
RESOLUTION
ENDORSING THE METROPOLITAN MAYORS CAUCUS'
GREENEST REGION COMPACT 2
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus provides a forum for the chief elected
officials of the Chicago region to develop consensus and act on common public policy issues and
multi jurisdictional challenges; and
WHEREAS,the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus'participating Mayors and their communities
have a history of environmental stewardship, from energy efficiency, water conservation, urban
forestry, and participation in Clean Air Counts; and
WHEREAS,it is important for Mayors and local governments throughout the United States
to take leadership roles to advance sustainability both in their own communities and in concert
with regional, national and global initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus created the Greenest Region Compact 2 to
address environmental sustainability issues of global importance at the local level; and
WHEREAS, the Greenest Region Compact 2, also called the GRC2, is built on important
environmental initiatives already underway in communities, in partnership with many non-profit,
state, regional and national organizations; and
WHEREAS, the GRC2 synthesizes sustainability goals already adopted by leading
communities in the region; and these consensus goals align with common regional, state, national
and global objectives; and
WHEREAS, the GRC2 offers a companion Framework to guide communities of all sizes
and strengths to assess their current efforts; develop a sustainability plan suited to local priorities;
and will offer resources to help them succeed; and
WHEREAS,the consensus goals of the Greenest Region Compact 2 will guide coordinated
efforts toward enhanced quality of life for residents;protection and stewardship of the environment
and sustainable economic vitality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the City of Elgin, Illinois endorses the Greenest Region Compact 2
proposed by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and agrees to work to achieve them, both in their
own communities and in collaboration throughout the region.
s/David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: July 12, 2017
Adopted: July 12, 2017
Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 2
Attest:
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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