Title
Resolution to Order Election and to Determine Ballot Question for Charter Amendment for a Community Climate Action Millage (7 Votes Required)
Memo
For our 40 years, the City of Ann Arbor has been working on initiatives related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste reduction, and climate action. These activities have led to a roughly 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2000 and the establishment of the City as a leader on sustainability issues in the Midwest and across the nation. Notable activities over the last forty years include:
* 1981 - Energy Advisory Board formed
* 1981 - Ann Arbor Energy Plan adopted
* 1982 - Ann Arbor designated a Tree City USA
* 1985 - Energy Commission is formed
* 1994 - Ann Arbor Energy Plan adopted
* 1997 - Ann Arbor joins ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection campaign
* 1998 - Ann Arbor recognized as having one of the top 20 waste reduction programs in the country
* 1998 - Municipal Energy Fund is established
* 1999 - Ann Arbor receives a Clean Cities designation
* 2001 - Ann Arbor Environmental Commission formed
* 2003 - Greenbelt Millage adopted
* 2004 - Green Fleets program initiated
* 2005 - City launches Green Energy Challenge
* 2005 - City signs the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
* 2005 - City Council passes Energy Challenge goals
* 2007 - Ann Arbor selected as a Solar America City
* 2010 - Ann Arbor recognized with top 20 Green Power Generation Award
* 2010 - Ann Arbor wins Energy Global Award for Sustainability for LED lighting initiatives
* 2010 - Ann Arbor wins Government Award of Excellent for Urban Forestry program
* 2011 - Ann Arbor recognized as a gold-level walk-friendly community
* 2012 - Ann Arbor Climate Action Plan adopted - committing to a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
* 2013 - Sustainability Framework adopted into City Master Plan
* 2015 - City achieves 15% greenhouse gas reduction based on 2000 levels
* 2016 - Transportation Commission ...
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