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Title
Authorize negotiation and execution of a partnership agreement with Travis County to work together to meet the objectives of a United States Environmental Protection Agency Climate Pollution Reduction Implementation Grant to reduce greenhouse gases from municipal facilities.
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Lead Department
Office of Sustainability
Fiscal Note
The item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
September 30, 2021 - Council approved Resolution No. 20210930-099, adopting the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which sets a new community-wide goal of equitably reaching net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, using a steep decline path followed by negative emissions.
September 30, 2021 - Council approved Resolution No. 20210930-110, directing the City Manager to establish leadership responsibilities over Austin Climate Equity Plan implementation, provide quarterly updates on plan implementation, identify budget recommendations that support plan implementation, prioritize strategies that provide multiple benefits (including regional collaboration), and monitor climate related federal legislation and purpose opportunities to assist in the city's climate efforts within legislation that passes.
September 21, 2023 - Council approved Ordinance No. 20230921-096 to accept and appropriate $1,000,000 in grant funds from the United States Environmental Protection Agency Climate Pollution Reduction grant to lead an effort to develop and implement a regional plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollution.
February 15, 2024 - Council approved Resolution No. 20240215-025, establishing the City's intent to act urgently to address local causes of climate change, enhance the sustainability of City operations, and develop community resiliency to the impacts of extreme weather. The resolution directed the City Manager to identify projects and investments that would meet those goals and include recommendations for appropriate funding...
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