CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY SIXTH COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO. F/S
R-24-34 ENACTMENT NO.__________________
SPONSORED BY: Ren?e Grout and Tammy Fiebelkorn
RESOLUTION
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F/S Repealing Article 9 Of Chapter 3 Of The Code Of Resolutions And Replacing It With The Sustainability Resolution (Grout and Fiebelkorn)
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REPEALING ARTICLE 9 OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF RESOLUTIONS AND REPLACING IT WITH THE SUSTAINABILITY RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, the City of Albuquerque adopted a community-driven Climate Action Plan in 2021 to mitigate the effects of climate change for all residents, especially those in historically underserved, frontline communities; and
WHEREAS, to keep current with all the goals and practices outlined in the City's Climate Action Plan, all relevant City Departments shall continually revisit and refine their mission statements, policies, goals, and practices to reflect the Climate Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the years from 2010-2020 were recorded as the hottest decade on record and 2023 was the hottest year on record; and
WHEREAS, the City of Albuquerque is an identified Urban Heat Island, as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency, making it an urbanized area that experiences higher temperatures than outlying areas; and
WHEREAS, local frontline communities are impacted first and worst by climate crises, attributable to extreme heat and heat-related illnesses, to disproportionate exposure to air and water pollution, and to unequal access to the benefits of environmental quality improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Albuquerque's sustainable practices assure equitable access to environmental protections; and
WHEREAS, addressing the climate challenges of the 21st century requires integrating sustainability in business practices, job creation strategies, and economic development; and
WHEREAS, mimicking nature by using native landscaping, protecting native habitats, increasing irrigation efficiency and othe...
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