LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Sherri Myers
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RECOMMENDATION FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE CITY TO ESTABLISH AN OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That a recommendation is made to the Mayor, within FY2020 and no later than FY 2021, establish an Office of Sustainability in accordance with the Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Task Force Report and Recommendations. Further, that City Council fund such Office of Sustainability at the time presented.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Task Force Report and Recommendations (p.15) states: “Reestablish and fund the City of Pensacola Office of Sustainability (or similar program) to implement the Climate Action Plan and to provide an annual review and assessment of climate adaptation and mitigation of policies and strategies.
This item forwards that recommendation.
PRIOR ACTION:
November 8, 2018 - Climate Mitigation and Adaptation report delivered to City Council
March 4, 2018 - Mayor’s Transition Team delivers its report
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 0
Actual: $ TBD
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Cost of hiring a sustainability coordinator and/or establishing the Office of Sustainability.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: No