2007-35s I
RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 35
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ENDORSEMENT OF THE METROPOLITAN MAYORS CAUCUS
GREENEST REGION COMPACT FOR THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is committed in its initiatives to better air quality, land
preservation, reduction of waste and seeking environmentally friendly practices; and
WHEREAS, local governments throughout the United States are taking a leadership role by
adopting environmental programs that provide economic and quality of life benefits such as reduced
energy bills, green space preservation, air quality improvements, and improved transportation
choices; and
WHEREAS, these groups have asked municipalities to join with them in a collaborative effort
called the Greenest Region Compact to address environmental issues of global importance at the
local level; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove endorses the Greenest Region Compact proposed
by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and agrees to join this effort by implementing strategies and
policies directed toward cleaner environment, water conservation, recycling, pollution reduction,
energy reduction, land and tree initiatives and will continue to strive to further improve the quality of
life and environment within the Village and surrounding areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, IL, that:
Section 1. The Village of Buffalo Grove will remain diligent in its efforts to promote
environmental practices and adopt policies and strategies that create sustainable and
environmentally friendly practices.
Section 2. We call on our residents and businesses to join the Village as environmental
stewards in order to preserve our resources, climate and the economic viability of our region for future
generations.
AYES: 5 - Braiman, Glover, Berman, Kahn, Trilling
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Rubin
PASSED: December 3, 2007 APPROVED: December 3. 2007
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Villa e Clerk ELLIOTT HARTSTEIN, Village President