2020-1725 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2020-1725
A proposed resolution in support of Federal climate legislation
WHEREAS, increases in global average temperatures, the number and intensity of extreme weather events,
sea level rise, and the melting of glacial and Arctic ice indicate that the global climate is changing; and
WHEREAS, according the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the State of Wisconsin has warmed about
two degrees Fahrenheit over the past century and annual precipitation has increased five to ten percent over
the last half century; and
WHEREAS, climate change is having and will increasingly have adverse effects on the Janesville area's
potential for flooding, infrastructure, aquatic and land ecosystems, recreational opportunities, the tourism
industry, the agricultural industry, air quality, and human health; and
WHEREAS, the above-referenced impacts of climate change, if not effectively addressed, will likely have
substantial effects on the economy and well-being of the City and its stakeholders as financial impacts from
destabilized weather, extreme weather events, high water levels, etc. are large and increasing; and
WHEREAS, recent reports by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the U.S.
government indicate that to avoid the worst potential impacts of climate change, urgent action is needed to
reduce carbon emissions; and
WHEREAS, while the City of Janesville can and does pursue environmental initiatives at the local level,
comprehensive action is needed at the national level to address climate change in a timely and effective
manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Janesville do hereby urge
the U.S. Congress to pass effective legislation mitigating climate change without delay; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby direct the City Clerk-Treasurer to immediately
send copies of this adopted resolution to Senator Tammy Baldwin, Senator Ron Johnson, and Representative
Bryan Steil.
ADOPTED: January 13, 2020 Motion by: Consent
Second by: Consent
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Mark A. Fr_ ag, City Manager Conley X
Farrell X
ATTE _ Gruber X
Marklein X
��,� /t , Williams X
Davis . Godek, City Cler -Treasurer Wolfe X
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Sustainable Janesville Committee
Prepared by: Operations Division
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