02.07.2011 - Village of Deerfield

REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Agenda Item: 11-09___________
Subject Recommendation from the Sustainability Commission for the Village President to sign
the U. S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
Action Requested: Approval of Request
Originated By: Sustainability Commission
Referred To: Village President and Board of Trustees
Summary of Background and Reason for Request
At the Sustainability Commission’s January 19, 2011 meeting, the Commission reviewed the action areas in
the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. The Commission felt that the action areas set a
good framework for them to use to organize their priorities and that the action areas match the mission of the
Sustainability Commission. Should the Village Board agree to sign on to the agreement, staff and the
Sustainability Commission will work to document where the Village currently is on the action areas, and set
priorities for the future. Attached is the agreement and sign on sheet.
Governmental entities in our area that have signed the agreement include the West Deerfield Township, the
City of Highland Park, the Village of Northbrook, the Village of Lake Forest, and the Village of Wilmette.
Additional suburban municipalities that have signed on to the agreement include the Village of Schaumburg,
the Village of Hoffman Estates, the Village of Rolling Meadows, the City of Des Plaines, the City of Park
Ridge, the City of Evanston, the Village of Carol Stream, and the Village of Palatine.
Jennifer Maltas and Sustainability Commission Chair Matt Wylie will be available to answer questions.
Reports and Documents Attached:
U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
Date Referred to Board: February 7, 2011
Action Taken: _________________________________________