Agenda Item Name:
Title
Climate Change Discussion
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Presenter:
Chris Bird
Description:
Discuss county policies and strategies related to climate change
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Adopt Climate Advisory Committee Resolution, authorize staff to initiate development of a Local Climate Plan and provide direction to staff on additional climate actions
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Prior Board Motions:
At the November 5, 2019 Special Board meeting, the BOCC approved a 5-point motion to (1) direct staff to develop for the Board's consideration a Local Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Plan to include with it a 2-phase presentation from staff a tentative frame work that will be introduced along with the proposed budget by the beginning of the summer (June) with the goal of final adoption by the end of 2020. (2) Direct staff to strengthen and update Climate Change Policies in the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan but not to allow that to interfere with the priority of the Land Development Regulation Implementation. (3) Collaborate with other public initiatives and agencies. (4) Create a Climate Advisory Committee of 9 members that would make recommendations with the focus on changes or better practices for Alachua County Government. Not only bringing their expertise to staff but being a conduit for all groups and individuals that want to get recommendations to staff as to what to include in the plan. (5) Direct County Communications staff to make sure that the different groups and organizations working in the community on this issue are aware of the Charter Review Commission and its ongoing activities.
At the June 25, 2019 regular Board meeting, the BOCC approved a motion to direct staff to return to the Board at a future Policy Meeting with best business practices by reaching out to both Florida Association of Counties and the National Association of Counties on policies related to climate change and renewable energy. The motion carried 5-0.
Fiscal Consideration:...
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