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00-38Council File # � p— 3',g 0 �� GreenSheet# 1�o3S RESOLUTION �' CITY� F �fVT�AUr, MINNESOTA C� Presented Refeaed To Committee Date RESOLUTION RECOGI�IIZING APRIL 22, 2000 AS EARTH DAY IN THE CITY OF SAII3T PAUL, MINNESOTA 1 WfIEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has been recognized as a leader in protecting our region's environment 2 especially in the azeas of recycling, energy efficiency, and developing local responses to clunate change; and 3 WHEREAS, a sound natural environment is the foundation of a healthy society and a robust economy; and 4 WHEREAS, human activities around the globe are causing severe environmental damage that threatens human 5 health and our planet's ability to sustain a diverse community of life; and 6 WHEREAS, the lrnowledge to live in harmony with our environment and methods and technologies to 7 accomplish this end already exist; and 8 WI�EREAS, local communities can do much to reverse environxnental degradation and contribute to building a 9 healthy society by addressing issues such as energy use, transportation, waste prevenrion, and sprawl; and 10 WI3EREAS, there are sound economic, environmental, and social reasons for local governments to initiate 11 energy efficiency, renewable energy practices and environmental protections; and in accordance with this belief 12 the City of Saint Paul has undertaken numerous initiatives such as the planring of over 30,000 trees and shrubs 13 along the Mississippi River, the redevelopment of over 103 acres of brownfields, the development of energy 14 efficiency guidelines for city-owned buildings, and the establishment of the Metropass program to encourage 15 transit ridership among City employees; and 16 WHEREAS, the tum of the millennium is a symbolic time in which to accomplish dramaric change in our 17 environment; and 18 WHEREAS, Earth Day 2000 offers an unprecedented opporhuiity to commit to building a healthy planet, 19 flourishing communities and empower citizens; now therefore be it 20 RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul recognizes April 22, 2000 as `BARTH DAY" and commits itself to 21 undertaldng programs and projects that enhance the communities natural environment; and be it 22 FURTTiER RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul hereby encourages its residents, businesses and insfitutions to use 23 EARTH DAY to celebrate the Earth and commit to building a sustainable society; and be it 24 FURTHER RESOLVED, that City of Saint Paul commits to supporting Earth Day Network's Earth Day 2000 campaign 25 by endorsing the Clean Energy Agenda and undertaking programs that further the clean and efficient use of energy 26 within its borders. 0o-3g ORIGINAL Requested by Department o£ � Form Approved by City Attorney By: Adopted by Council: Date t Adoprion Certified by Council5ecretary Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council BY� �� _ � . �! � ��..o..""'�..�By: Approv d by Mayor: Date y _�� Bv: � �� .��-..._ �� S � - -� � � 00 -3p' GREEN SHEET Councilmember Blakey 1-19-00 •aaicx � w� rtourvic aROee 70TAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES oa�n�rro.cera� No � v��J1 ancawe�. ❑ anwnwiar ❑ arvcuwrz � wuxr,us�swc ❑ wwsJaaFavKero ❑ wvaelaewsmrwrt� ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Recognize April 22, 2000 as Earth Day in the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota. PLANNIp1G CAMM{SSION CIB COMMIITEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION OF TRANSACTION S SOURCE 41es mis persoNfirm everwwl�a under a convaet rortnK aeaartmenn YES P!o Hes mis ce��m eVd bcen a dlv empwyee4 YE3 NO Dcec this perwMim D� a sldll not normalba� M a�v cunent dry empbyee? YES NO Is Mis DNearuTrm a farpetetl vendoY! YES NO dain all vee eneweis al8euaiate sheet eMl aVach to nreen Shee[ COSTRtEVENUE BUD6ETED (GRCLE ON� ACiNIT'NWABER �i#�;i] INFORMATION (IXPL41N) 00-3� EARTH DAY CLEAN ENERGY AGENDA e know how to power our ecortomies with clean energy. We know how to stop global warming. Until now, however, we hoven't been �,��, able to coordinate adion on a global level. Earfh Day Network's Clean Energy Now! campaign is changing that. from nations around the worid, we've assembled the greatest pro-environmental, cleanenergy team the planet has ever seen. And we have a Clean Energy Agenda designed to focus government and corporate leaders on clean energy solufions that befit ihe 21 st cenhrry. Our reliance on coal, oil, ond nuclear power harms human health, fouls the environment, threatens the world's climate and produces dangerous nuclear materiais. But, the fact is, we know how to solve the problem. A t�ansition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy is inevitable, but by stafing now we can apply common-sense solutions to make the shik intelligently, create new economic opportunities worldwide, and ensure o sustainable future for our children. The bullet points below oudine the Earth Day 2000 Clean Energy Agenda, our blueprint for this transition. CLEAN POYVER: In ihe next decade, increase four-fold the amount of energy obtained from non-fiydro renewable sources such as the sun and wind. By 2020, produce at I�st one-third of the notion's energy (rom renewable sources, and doo- ble the efficiency of energy use in homes, buildings, transportation, and industry. CLEAN AIR: Clean up our power plants by selting progressively tighter Iimits on all power plant pol�ution — including carbon dioxide, the major cause of global warming. Close the Ioophole that allows old coal-fired power plants to pollute much more than newer plants. CI.EAN CARS: Hold sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks and mini-vans to 1he same air pollution standards as cars. improve the fuei efficiency of new cars and light frucks to a combined average of 45 MPG by 2010 and at least 65 MPG by 2020. Offer incentives that build sfrong markets for renewabie fuels and for clean vehicles powe�ed by hybrid motors and fue( cells. CLEAN INVESTMENTS: Quadruple federal investments in renewable energy and energy eHiciency within five years, and continue this momentum over ifie long term. Srop spending taxpayer dollars to subsidize the coal, oil, and nuclear industries. Provide adequate resources and job hoining for affected workers and communities to ensure a just hansition to a susfainable energy economy. Endorse the Clean Energy Agenda ah www earthday.net/signuplendorse.asp �`�� earth duy 2000 www.earthday.net Council File # � p— 3',g 0 �� GreenSheet# 1�o3S RESOLUTION �' CITY� F �fVT�AUr, MINNESOTA C� Presented Refeaed To Committee Date RESOLUTION RECOGI�IIZING APRIL 22, 2000 AS EARTH DAY IN THE CITY OF SAII3T PAUL, MINNESOTA 1 WfIEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has been recognized as a leader in protecting our region's environment 2 especially in the azeas of recycling, energy efficiency, and developing local responses to clunate change; and 3 WHEREAS, a sound natural environment is the foundation of a healthy society and a robust economy; and 4 WHEREAS, human activities around the globe are causing severe environmental damage that threatens human 5 health and our planet's ability to sustain a diverse community of life; and 6 WHEREAS, the lrnowledge to live in harmony with our environment and methods and technologies to 7 accomplish this end already exist; and 8 WI�EREAS, local communities can do much to reverse environxnental degradation and contribute to building a 9 healthy society by addressing issues such as energy use, transportation, waste prevenrion, and sprawl; and 10 WI3EREAS, there are sound economic, environmental, and social reasons for local governments to initiate 11 energy efficiency, renewable energy practices and environmental protections; and in accordance with this belief 12 the City of Saint Paul has undertaken numerous initiatives such as the planring of over 30,000 trees and shrubs 13 along the Mississippi River, the redevelopment of over 103 acres of brownfields, the development of energy 14 efficiency guidelines for city-owned buildings, and the establishment of the Metropass program to encourage 15 transit ridership among City employees; and 16 WHEREAS, the tum of the millennium is a symbolic time in which to accomplish dramaric change in our 17 environment; and 18 WHEREAS, Earth Day 2000 offers an unprecedented opporhuiity to commit to building a healthy planet, 19 flourishing communities and empower citizens; now therefore be it 20 RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul recognizes April 22, 2000 as `BARTH DAY" and commits itself to 21 undertaldng programs and projects that enhance the communities natural environment; and be it 22 FURTTiER RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul hereby encourages its residents, businesses and insfitutions to use 23 EARTH DAY to celebrate the Earth and commit to building a sustainable society; and be it 24 FURTHER RESOLVED, that City of Saint Paul commits to supporting Earth Day Network's Earth Day 2000 campaign 25 by endorsing the Clean Energy Agenda and undertaking programs that further the clean and efficient use of energy 26 within its borders. 0o-3g ORIGINAL Requested by Department o£ � Form Approved by City Attorney By: Adopted by Council: Date t Adoprion Certified by Council5ecretary Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council BY� �� . �! � ��..o..""'�..�By: Approv d by Mayor: Date y _�� Bv: � �� .��-..._ �� S � - -� � � 00 -3p' GREEN SHEET Councilmember Blakey 1-19-00 •aaicx � w� rtourvic aROee 70TAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES oa�n�rro.cera� No � v��J1 ancawe�. ❑ anwnwiar ❑ arvcuwrz � wuxr,us�swc ❑ wwsJaaFavKero ❑ wvaelaewsmrwrt� ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Recognize April 22, 2000 as Earth Day in the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota. PLANNIp1G CAMM{SSION CIB COMMIITEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION OF TRANSACTION S SOURCE 41es mis persoNfirm everwwl�a under a convaet rortnK aeaartmenn YES P!o Hes mis ce��m eVd bcen a dlv empwyee4 YE3 NO Dcec this perwMim D� a sldll not normalba� M a�v cunent dry empbyee? YES NO Is Mis DNearuTrm a farpetetl vendoY! YES NO dain all vee eneweis al8euaiate sheet eMl aVach to nreen Shee[ COSTRtEVENUE BUD6ETED (GRCLE ON� ACiNIT'NWABER �i#�;i] INFORMATION (IXPL41N) 00-3� EARTH DAY CLEAN ENERGY AGENDA e know how to power our ecortomies with clean energy. We know how to stop global warming. Until now, however, we hoven't been �,��, able to coordinate adion on a global level. Earfh Day Network's Clean Energy Now! campaign is changing that. from nations around the worid, we've assembled the greatest pro-environmental, cleanenergy team the planet has ever seen. And we have a Clean Energy Agenda designed to focus government and corporate leaders on clean energy solufions that befit ihe 21 st cenhrry. Our reliance on coal, oil, ond nuclear power harms human health, fouls the environment, threatens the world's climate and produces dangerous nuclear materiais. But, the fact is, we know how to solve the problem. A t�ansition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy is inevitable, but by stafing now we can apply common-sense solutions to make the shik intelligently, create new economic opportunities worldwide, and ensure o sustainable future for our children. The bullet points below oudine the Earth Day 2000 Clean Energy Agenda, our blueprint for this transition. CLEAN POYVER: In ihe next decade, increase four-fold the amount of energy obtained from non-fiydro renewable sources such as the sun and wind. By 2020, produce at I�st one-third of the notion's energy (rom renewable sources, and doo- ble the efficiency of energy use in homes, buildings, transportation, and industry. CLEAN AIR: Clean up our power plants by selting progressively tighter Iimits on all power plant pol�ution — including carbon dioxide, the major cause of global warming. Close the Ioophole that allows old coal-fired power plants to pollute much more than newer plants. CI.EAN CARS: Hold sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks and mini-vans to 1he same air pollution standards as cars. improve the fuei efficiency of new cars and light frucks to a combined average of 45 MPG by 2010 and at least 65 MPG by 2020. Offer incentives that build sfrong markets for renewabie fuels and for clean vehicles powe�ed by hybrid motors and fue( cells. CLEAN INVESTMENTS: Quadruple federal investments in renewable energy and energy eHiciency within five years, and continue this momentum over ifie long term. Srop spending taxpayer dollars to subsidize the coal, oil, and nuclear industries. Provide adequate resources and job hoining for affected workers and communities to ensure a just hansition to a susfainable energy economy. Endorse the Clean Energy Agenda ah www earthday.net/signuplendorse.asp �`�� earth duy 2000 www.earthday.net Council File # � p— 3',g 0 �� GreenSheet# 1�o3S RESOLUTION �' CITY� F �fVT�AUr, MINNESOTA C� Presented Refeaed To Committee Date RESOLUTION RECOGI�IIZING APRIL 22, 2000 AS EARTH DAY IN THE CITY OF SAII3T PAUL, MINNESOTA 1 WfIEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has been recognized as a leader in protecting our region's environment 2 especially in the azeas of recycling, energy efficiency, and developing local responses to clunate change; and 3 WHEREAS, a sound natural environment is the foundation of a healthy society and a robust economy; and 4 WHEREAS, human activities around the globe are causing severe environmental damage that threatens human 5 health and our planet's ability to sustain a diverse community of life; and 6 WHEREAS, the lrnowledge to live in harmony with our environment and methods and technologies to 7 accomplish this end already exist; and 8 WI�EREAS, local communities can do much to reverse environxnental degradation and contribute to building a 9 healthy society by addressing issues such as energy use, transportation, waste prevenrion, and sprawl; and 10 WI3EREAS, there are sound economic, environmental, and social reasons for local governments to initiate 11 energy efficiency, renewable energy practices and environmental protections; and in accordance with this belief 12 the City of Saint Paul has undertaken numerous initiatives such as the planring of over 30,000 trees and shrubs 13 along the Mississippi River, the redevelopment of over 103 acres of brownfields, the development of energy 14 efficiency guidelines for city-owned buildings, and the establishment of the Metropass program to encourage 15 transit ridership among City employees; and 16 WHEREAS, the tum of the millennium is a symbolic time in which to accomplish dramaric change in our 17 environment; and 18 WHEREAS, Earth Day 2000 offers an unprecedented opporhuiity to commit to building a healthy planet, 19 flourishing communities and empower citizens; now therefore be it 20 RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul recognizes April 22, 2000 as `BARTH DAY" and commits itself to 21 undertaldng programs and projects that enhance the communities natural environment; and be it 22 FURTTiER RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul hereby encourages its residents, businesses and insfitutions to use 23 EARTH DAY to celebrate the Earth and commit to building a sustainable society; and be it 24 FURTHER RESOLVED, that City of Saint Paul commits to supporting Earth Day Network's Earth Day 2000 campaign 25 by endorsing the Clean Energy Agenda and undertaking programs that further the clean and efficient use of energy 26 within its borders. 0o-3g ORIGINAL Requested by Department o£ � Form Approved by City Attorney By: Adopted by Council: Date t Adoprion Certified by Council5ecretary Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council BY� �� . �! � ��..o..""'�..�By: Approv d by Mayor: Date y _�� Bv: � �� .��-..._ �� S � - -� � � 00 -3p' GREEN SHEET Councilmember Blakey 1-19-00 •aaicx � w� rtourvic aROee 70TAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES oa�n�rro.cera� No � v��J1 ancawe�. ❑ anwnwiar ❑ arvcuwrz � wuxr,us�swc ❑ wwsJaaFavKero ❑ wvaelaewsmrwrt� ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Recognize April 22, 2000 as Earth Day in the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota. PLANNIp1G CAMM{SSION CIB COMMIITEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION OF TRANSACTION S SOURCE 41es mis persoNfirm everwwl�a under a convaet rortnK aeaartmenn YES P!o Hes mis ce��m eVd bcen a dlv empwyee4 YE3 NO Dcec this perwMim D� a sldll not normalba� M a�v cunent dry empbyee? YES NO Is Mis DNearuTrm a farpetetl vendoY! YES NO dain all vee eneweis al8euaiate sheet eMl aVach to nreen Shee[ COSTRtEVENUE BUD6ETED (GRCLE ON� ACiNIT'NWABER �i#�;i] INFORMATION (IXPL41N) 00-3� EARTH DAY CLEAN ENERGY AGENDA e know how to power our ecortomies with clean energy. We know how to stop global warming. Until now, however, we hoven't been �,��, able to coordinate adion on a global level. Earfh Day Network's Clean Energy Now! campaign is changing that. from nations around the worid, we've assembled the greatest pro-environmental, cleanenergy team the planet has ever seen. And we have a Clean Energy Agenda designed to focus government and corporate leaders on clean energy solufions that befit ihe 21 st cenhrry. Our reliance on coal, oil, ond nuclear power harms human health, fouls the environment, threatens the world's climate and produces dangerous nuclear materiais. But, the fact is, we know how to solve the problem. A t�ansition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy is inevitable, but by stafing now we can apply common-sense solutions to make the shik intelligently, create new economic opportunities worldwide, and ensure o sustainable future for our children. The bullet points below oudine the Earth Day 2000 Clean Energy Agenda, our blueprint for this transition. CLEAN POYVER: In ihe next decade, increase four-fold the amount of energy obtained from non-fiydro renewable sources such as the sun and wind. By 2020, produce at I�st one-third of the notion's energy (rom renewable sources, and doo- ble the efficiency of energy use in homes, buildings, transportation, and industry. CLEAN AIR: Clean up our power plants by selting progressively tighter Iimits on all power plant pol�ution — including carbon dioxide, the major cause of global warming. Close the Ioophole that allows old coal-fired power plants to pollute much more than newer plants. CI.EAN CARS: Hold sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks and mini-vans to 1he same air pollution standards as cars. improve the fuei efficiency of new cars and light frucks to a combined average of 45 MPG by 2010 and at least 65 MPG by 2020. Offer incentives that build sfrong markets for renewabie fuels and for clean vehicles powe�ed by hybrid motors and fue( cells. CLEAN INVESTMENTS: Quadruple federal investments in renewable energy and energy eHiciency within five years, and continue this momentum over ifie long term. Srop spending taxpayer dollars to subsidize the coal, oil, and nuclear industries. Provide adequate resources and job hoining for affected workers and communities to ensure a just hansition to a susfainable energy economy. Endorse the Clean Energy Agenda ah www earthday.net/signuplendorse.asp �`�� earth duy 2000 www.earthday.net