R-1625 - 03/14/2017 - BOARD - Resolutions RESOLUTION 2017-MMC-R-1625
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE METROPOLITAN MAYORS CAUCUS'
GREENEST REGION COMPACT 2
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 multi-jurisdictional
challenges; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus' participating Mayors and their communities have a
history of environmental stewardship, from energy efficiency, water conservation, urban forestry, and
participation in Clean Air Counts; and
WHEREAS, it is important for Mayors and local governments throughout the United States to take
leadership roles to advance sustainability both in their own communities and in concert with regional,
national and global initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus created the Greenest Region Compact 2 to address
environmental sustainability issues of global importance at the local level; and
WHEREAS, the Greenest Region Compact 2, also called the GRC2, is built on important
environmental initiatives already underway in communities, in partnership with many non-profit, state,
regional and national organizations; and
WHEREAS, the GRC2 synthesizes sustainability goals already adopted by leading communities
in the region; and these consensus goals align with common regional, state, national and global
objectives; and
WHEREAS, the GRC2 offers a companion Framework to guide communities of all sizes and
strengths to assess their current efforts; develop a sustainability plan suited to local priorities; and will
offer resources to help them succeed; and
WHEREAS, the consensus goals of the Greenest Region Compact 2 will guide coordinated
efforts toward enhanced quality of life for residents; protection and stewardship of the environment and
sustainable economic vitality.
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: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into, and made a part
of, this Resolution as the findings of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook.
Section 2: That the Village of Oak Brook endorses the Greenest Region Compact proposed by the
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and agrees to work to achieve them, both in their own communities and in
collaboration throughout the region.
Section 3: Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and
approval in the manner provided by law.
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Resolution 2017-MMC-R-1625
Greenest Region Compact 2
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APPROVED THIS 14h day of March, 2017
Gopal . Lalmalani
Village President
PASSED THIS 14th day of March, 2017
Ayes: Trustees Baar, Mov. Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: None
Absent: Trustees Adler and Manzo
ATTEST:
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk