R-1008 - 02/26/2008 - METROPOLITAN MAYORS CAUCUS - ResolutionsRESOLUTION 2008 -MMC -R -1008
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE METROPOLITAN
MAYORS CAUCUS' GREENEST REGION COMPACT
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 multijurisdictional
challenges, and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus' participating Mayors and their communities have a
history of improving the environment, from promoting environmental practices through waste management,
green purchasing and participation in Clean Air Counts, and
WHEREAS, it is important for Mayors and local governments throughout the United States to take
leadership roles by adopting environmental programs that provide economic and quality of life benefits such
as reduced energy bills, green space preservation, air quality improvements and improved transportation
choices, and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus created the Greenest Region Compact (Compact) to
address environmental issues of global importance at the local level, and
WHEREAS, the Compact outlines a number of cost - effective environmental sustainability measures
that enhance health and safety, reduce the consumption of energy and fossil fuels, conserve water and
reduce hazardous and solid waste and air pollution emissions
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as follows
Section 1 That the Village of Oak Brook endorses the Greenest Region Compact proposed by the
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and agrees to loin this effort to improve the metropolitan Chicago region's
environment
Section 2 That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval
as provided by law
APPROVED THIS 26th day of February,
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John W Craig
Village President
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PASSED THIS 26th day of February, 2008
Ayes Trustees Carson Kennedy, Manofsky, Saiyed and Wolin
Nays
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ATTEST
Charlotte K Pruss
Village Clerk