071.2019 Adopt NYS Climate Smart Communities Pledge RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW YORK STATE
CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES PLEDGE
RESOLUTION NO.: 71, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury (hereinafter "local government") believes that
climate change poses a real and increasing threat to our local and global environments and is
primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels, and
WHEREAS, the effects of climate change will endanger our infrastructure, economy and
livelihoods; harm our farms, orchards, and ecological communities, including native fish and
wildlife populations; spread invasive species and exotic diseases; reduce drinking water supplies
and recreational opportunities; and pose health threats to our citizens, and
WHEREAS, we believe that our response to climate change provides us with an
unprecedented opportunity to save money, and to build livable, energy-independent and secure
communities, vibrant innovation economies, healthy and safe schools, and resilient
infrastructures, and
WHEREAS, we believe the scale of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions
required for climate stabilization will require sustained and substantial efforts, and
WHEREAS, we believe that even if emissions were dramatically reduced today,
communities would still be required to adapt to the effects of climate change for decades to
come,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing
climate, the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the New York State Climate Smart
Communities pledge comprised of the following ten (10) elements:
1) Build a climate-smart community.
2) Inventory emissions, set goals, and plan for climate action.
3) Decrease energy use.
4) Shift to clean, renewable energy.
5) Use climate-smart materials management.
6) Implement climate-smart land use.
7) Enhance community resilience to climate change.
8) Support a green innovation economy.
9) Inform and inspire the public.
10) Engage in an evolving process of climate action.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town staff and/or Town Clerk to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 251h day of February, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mrs. Atherden