HomeMy WebLinkAbout1020 - ESTABLISHING a Policy Community Sustainability, Int. 5/22/07RESOLUTION NO. 1420
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF BOULDER
Establishing a Policy on Community Sustainability
WHEREAS, the city of Boulder has a long tradition of community planning focused on
respecting our unique community identity and sense of place; and
WHEREAS, the city of Boulder has long been a leader in developing innovative environmental
polices. and programs such as curbside recycling, Climate Action Plan and Green Points
Program building ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the city of Boulder is well recognized as a leader in developing social equity policy
and programs such as the Human Rights Ordinance and the Affordable Housing program;
and
WHEREAS, the city of Boulder has long history of fiscal responsibility, including divestment of
non socially responsible holdings and strong bond ratings; and
WHEREAS, the city of Boulder recognizes planned physical development has an impact on
~ social conditions that should be considered in community planning; and
WHEREAS, the city of Boulder supports social and cultural equity and diversity which creates
valuable human capital that contributes to the health of our local economy and
environmental sustainability; and
VVHEREAS, the city of $oulder recognizes sustainability as a unifying goal to secure its future
economic, ecological and social health as stipulated in the Boulder Valley
Comprehensive Plan adopted jointly by the city and the county; and
WHEREAS, the city of Boulder recognizes the critical interrelationships among economic,
social and environmental systems; and
WHEREAS, the city of Boulder affirms the quality of environmental, economic and social health
is built upon the full engagement and involvement of the community; and
WHEREAS, the city of Boulder embraces the model of sustainability in which social, economic
and environmental goals are balanced in decision making; and
WHEREAS, cities and communities around the world have and are adopting sustainability as a
goal of local government;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Boulder as follows:
Council hereby declares its intent that the city incorporate the principles of Community,
Environmental, Economic and Social Sustainability articulated in documents such as the
Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan and Social Sustainability Strategic Plan into its
actions and decisions. .
Be It Further Resolved by the City Council of the City of Boulder:
• Council hereby declares its intent that the city shall incorporate principles of social,
environmental and economic sustainability throughout the city through regulations,
master plans, strategic plans, business plans, policies, programs, language and culture.
Council hereby declares its intent that the city will consider social, environmental and
economic impacts in its legislative decision making processes.
• Council hereby declares its intent that the city will act as a community leader and serve as
a role model for others striving to create a sustainable community.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this ~ ~ (1.f~31 day of
2007
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Attest:
City Clerk
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2/07