2007-08RESOLUTION NO. 2007- s
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP TO THE CLEAN AIR COUNTS
PROGRAM FOR THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is committed in its initiative for
better air quality and enabling economic development, and
WHEREAS, a northeastern Illinois regional proposal to reduce ozone -
causing emissions to improve air quality and in this effort combined with the
Metropolitan Mayor's Caucus, City of Chicago, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency Region 5, and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and
WHEREAS, these groups have asked municipalities to join with them in a
collaborative effort called the "Clean Air Counts Program ", which seeks to
achieve specific and significant reductions in targeted smog- forming pollutants
and major reductions in energy consumption, and,
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove has registered for membership,
created a Clean Air Counts Committee, and is actively pursuing initiatives in
accordance with the program including but not limited to; Informational handouts,
articles for promotion in newsletters and on government access channel 6,
banners, reduction of mowing of golf courses in summer months, and the
consideration of hybrid vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, IL, that the
Village of Buffalo Grove will remain diligent in its effort to reduce smog forming
pollutants and energy consumption by calling upon all Village residents and
businesses to practice these Clean Air initiatives through the Clean Air Counts
Program.
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT:O - None
PASSED: February 20, 2007 APPROVED: February 20, 2007
ATTEST:
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APPROVED:
ELLIOKHAR STE IN, Village President