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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Minnella, Senior Planner
DATE: July 25, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Endorsement of the 2021 Climate Action Plan (CAP) for the Chicago Region.
PURPOSE:
To support municipalities in their efforts to affect climate action by endorsing the 2021 Climate Action Plan.
BACKGROUND:
Aurora has long been a leader among cities in the Chicago region, and specifically in the Fox River valley, that recognize the value and importance of climate action for their citizens, communities and built and natural environments.
The City has a long history of honors, strategic comprehensive plans, endorsements, regional-national and international partnerships aimed to making a commitment that Aurora will strive to
to mitigate its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions contributing to climate change, targeting a reduction of its carbon footprint. In 2009, the city of Aurora published its first Sustainability Plan, which was designed to be a long-range plan for enhancing the quality of life for present and future generations of Aurorans through sustainable practices. Many of the recommendations of that original plan were implemented, particularly those that the City government could implement and use to lead by example. The City then approved enhanced strategies, priorities, goals, actions, directions, and practices by passing the 2019 Sustainability Plan.
The City, proud member of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, was part of the 2021 Climate Action Plan making process.
The Climate Action Plan for the Chicago region establishes a roadmap for bold action and represents a vanguard of next generation CAPs anchored in inclusion, collaboration, and good use of alternative funding. Built around five pillars and associated strategies and actions, the plan will deliver multiple, meaningful benefits to more than 2.8 million residents in 77 distinct communities.
- Increase access to utility savings and renewable energy, prioritizing households...
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