Submitted by: Councilmember Schaible
Submitting Department: Legislative
Agenda Section: Discussion
Item Title:
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FY25 Council Budget Amendment: Develop a Hyattsville Climate Action Plan
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Suggested Action:
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For discussion: I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the procurement of a Climate Action Plan (CAP), to establish a comprehensive decarbonization strategy for the City of Hyattsville.
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Summary Background:
Climate change is happening and the impacts on our community are worsening annually. Adjacent jurisdictions such as Takoma Park, Rockville, and University Park have created or are creating Climate Action Plans that, as applicable, align with Maryland and Prince George's County Climate Action Plans.
Hyattsville can and must take action to address greenhouse gases (GHG) from its own operations and assets, and support its residents and businesses to do the same. Hyattsville has climate impacts across departments and assets, making it essential to develop an integrated, strategic plan.
Creating a CAP will help Hyattsville prioritize climate efforts to achieve the maximum impact with its limited resources. It will keep our town aligned with neighboring communities, our county, and state's efforts on climate action. Most importantly it will help protect our residents and natural environment from the worst effects of climate change.
This motion was originally conceived and developed by the Hyattsville Environment Committee. On January 9, the Hyattsville Environment Committee passed a motion to recommend that the City of Hyattsville develop a Climate Action Plan.
Climate change is happening and the impacts on our community are worsening annually. Adjacent jurisdictions such as Takoma Park, Rockville, and University Park have created or are creating Climate Action Plans that, as applicable, align with Maryland and Prince George's County Climate Action Plans.
Hyattsville can and must take action to address greenhouse gases (...
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