LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Sherri Myers
City Council Member Ann Hill
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-20 - COMMITTING TO 30% RENEWABLE ENERGY BY 2030 FOR CITY-OWNED FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Resolution No. 2021-20:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA RECOMMENDING A COMMITMENT BY THE CITY TO MEET A 30% RENEWABLE ENERGY TARGET BY 2030 FOR CITY-OWNED FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Recognizing the potential threats and impacts of climate change, City Council formed the Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Task Force.
Part of the task force recommendations involve the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the assessment of energy use to achieve a carbon footprint reduction. Specifically, a recommendation was made for the city to commit to meet a 30% renewable energy target by 2030 for city-owned facilities and operations.
In reviewing the task force recommendations, the Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) approved a motion asking that City Council commit to meet this target and further, since this is primarily a function of operations, that a request be made to the Mayor to commit to the same target. The EAB felt that this commitment should come in the form of a resolution from the City Council.
Currently the Sustainability Coordinator is in the process of evaluating and determining a baseline of energy use within city-owned facilities that will be used to measure the 30% target.
PRIOR ACTION:
November 8, 2018 - Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Task Force delivered its final report, including this recommendation.
February 4, 2020 - Environmental Advisory Board recommended Council commit to this target via a resolution.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution No. 2021-20 - Renewable energy target (001)
PRESENTATION: No