Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement Between Thurston County, the City of Lacey, City of Olympia, City of Tumwater, and Thurston Regional Planning Council for Regional Climate Mitigation Planning
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
In June 2017, the Land Use and Environment Committee (LUEC) discussed the scope of a climate mitigation plan. During the discussion, the LUEC expressed support for working on a regional climate plan so long as it did not slow the process down.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement for Regional Climate Mitigation Planning.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement for Regional Climate Mitigation Planning
Staff Contact:
Rich Hoey, P.E., Public Works Director, 360.753.8495
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
In November 2015, the City formally signed on to the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy. The Covenant of Mayors is a global coalition of mayors committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions at a local level. More than 7,000 cities world-wide participate.
As a member of the Global Covenant of Mayors, the City committed to several actions including the development of a climate mitigation plan by the end of 2018. This commitment was consistent with goals and policies on climate change set in Olympia's Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed Interlocal Agreement calls for the development of a regional climate mitigation plan. Rather than a plan that focuses solely on the City of Olympia, the proposed planning process would be a broader, cooperative effort between Thurston County, the cities of Lacey, Tumwater and Olympia, and Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC). TRPC would facilitate the planning process on behalf of the four jurisdictions.
The Interlocal Agreement proposes ...
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