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RESOLUTION NO.5
Series of 2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, APPROVING THE CITY
OF ASPEN'S MEMBERSHIP IN THE CHICAGO CLIMATE EXCHANGE PHASE II.
WHEREAS, climate change could be the most critical current threat to Aspen's
way oflife, health, and economy; and
WHEREAS, local actions can help to pave the way for national and international
leadership; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that addressing the potentially
adverse affects of global warming upon the health and economic well-being of its citizens
and guests is, and should be, of the highest priority for the City of Aspen; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that more should be done to address
the potential risks associated with the phenomenon of global warming, including, but not
necessarily limited to, greenhouse gas reduction activities, energy security and cost
reduction; affordable housing; mobility and, transportation choices; solid waste reduction
and recycling; reliable, affordable water supply; urban and rural forest protection;
sustainable economic development; and, clean air; and
WHEREAS, the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX@) is the world's first and
North America's only voluntary, legally binding, pilot greenhouse gas reduction and
trading program for emission sources and offset projects; and
WHEREAS, membership means a legally binding commitment to reduce the city
government's greenhouse gas emissions by 0.25% per year from 2007-2008; 0.5% per
year in 2009; and 1% per year in 2010, below an average baseline of 1998-2001.
NOW, WHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, THAT:
Section One.
The City Council of the City of Aspen hereby authorizes the mayor to sign the 'CCX
Commitment Letter' provided in the 'CCX Membership Application, thereby officially
requesting membership in Phase II of the Chicago Climate Exchange.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Aspen on the
nnd day of January, 2007.
I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the
foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held January 22,200 .
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