R-1008 - 02/26/2008 - METROPOLITAN MAYORS CAUCUS - Resolutions Supporting Documents•
ITEM 6.11.
AGENDA ITEM
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
of
February 26, 2008
SUBJECT: Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Greenest Region Compact.
FROM: David Niemeyer, Village Manager
BUDGET SOURCE /BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to approve the attached Resolution R -1008
endorsing the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Greenest Region Compact.
Background /History:
Attached is a resolution endorsing the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Greenest Region Compact
for your review and approval. The actual compact is also attached.
A number of communities in DuPage County have approved this resolution. The compact has
several strategies, including promoting water conservation practices, enacting e -waste recycling
programs, participating in the Northern Illinois Energy's Residential Lighting Program, and
other additional environmental strategies. This resolution does not require to us adopt all of these
strategies but is a guideline.
Recommendation:
That the Village Board approves the attached resolution R -1008 endorsing the Metropolitan
Mayors Caucus Greenest Region Compact.
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RESOLUTION 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, 2008
Ayes
Nays
Absent
John W Craig
Village President
PASSED THIS 26th day of February, 2008
ATTEST
Charlotte K Pruss
Village Clerk
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Greenest Region Compact of
Metropolitan Chicago
We the undersigned Mayors will strive to
improve the environment in the Chicago region by taking
actions in our own operations and communities.
Through our leadership we will demonstrate
the economic and social viability of sustainable and
environmentally friendly practices.
To create the greenest region in the United States, we
will commit to:
1. Setting environmental goals within our
communities, and
2. Implementing at least seven strategies identified
in the Workbook that support the achievement of
our goals, including the three Priority Strategies
identified by the Caucus' Environmental
Committee as described below.
Priority Strategy 1:
Promote residential water conservation practices.
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Goal. Measurably reduce the amount of water used by 15% below 2000 water consumption levels
by 2015.
Potential Adaptation Actions -
1. Educate residents to increase their knowledge of water saving practices.
2 Provide information on simple ways to save water.
3. Enact sprinkler and outdoor water usage ordinances.
4 Promote use of rain barrels
5. Encourage use of aerators on water faucets.
6. Repair or replace leaking municipal water mains.
7. Encourage residents to install water meters and check for household leaks.
8. Provide financial incentives to encourage behavioral changes.
9. Encourage xeriscaping — a set of landscape design principles which minimize water usage.
10. Incorporate conservation practices into new development guidelines and incentives, such
as for low -flow toilets and showerheads and higher efficiency appliances.
11. Any additional strategy identified by a municipality that is compatible with its environmental
goals.
Priority Strategy 2:
Enact E -Waste Recycling Programs.
Goal: Measurably decrease the amount of electronic waste collected by curbside waste haulers.
Potential Adaptation Actions:
1. Develop an a -waste recycling program.
2. Provide information to residents on the hazards of improper disposal of a -waste and the
environmental benefits of recycling e- waste;
3. Host, sponsor or advertise at least one a -waste recycling event annually.
4. Donate used equipment to schools, libraries, non - profits, etc.
5. Any additional strategy identified by a municipality that is compatible with its environmental
goals.
Priority Strategy 3:
Participate in the Northern Illinois Energy Project's Residential Lighting Program.
Goal: Reduce residential energy consumption by encouraging the use of Compact Fluorescent
Light Bulbs.
Potential Adaptation Actions:
1. Partner with the Northern Illinois Energy Project to offer free, or discounted, CFL light
bulbs to residents.
2. Any additional strategy identified by a municipality that is compatible with its environmental
goals.
Additional Environmental Strategies:
Air Strategies:
1 Retrofit municipal diesel engines by installing pollution control devices
2. Raise awareness of public transit options by displaying information about options and
promoting these choices to citizens, employees, and visitors.
3. Build bus shelters and install bike racks to encourage non - automotive travel.
Energy Strategies:
4. Reduce energy consumption by changing out incandescent traffic signal bulbs to light
emitting diodes (LEDs).
5. Commit to annually purchasing renewable energy or renewable energy certificates
Land Strategies:
6. Implement a municipal tree planting ordinance to establish, and maintain maximum tree
cover.
Waste Strategies:
7. Adopt a local ordinance or policy which requires the recycling of construction and
demolition debris
8 Offer a residential paint recycling program
9 Implement a curbside recycling program.
Water Strategies:
10. Review local stormwater ordinances, identify barriers to implementation, and encourage
the implementation of Stormwater Best Management Practices though local planned
developments and redevelopments.
By signing the Greenest Region Compact of Metropolitan Chicago, we pledge to make
environmental considerations a priority. We will demonstrate that environmental practices are
fiscally responsible We call on our residents and businesses to join us as environmental stewards
to preserve our resources, climate, and economic viability of our region for future generations.
Resolution adopted; Resolution adopted; DMMC Resolution is on an
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