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MAYORS' GREEN CITY ACTION ACCORD Whereas, Florida's municipalities recognize the importance of developing and using alternative energies and reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and Whereas, success in pursuing the goals of alternative energy development and cleaner air will enhance America's energy security, improve our environment and provide Floridians with benefits from the economic activity associated with the new energy technologies; and Whereas, the State of Florida has recognized the significance of these issues by establishing the Florida Energy Commission as well as the Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida, which has recommended the state make energy security and greenhouse gas reduction a top priority; and Whereas, Florida Governor Charlie Crist has taken a leadership role in this effort by establishing the Energy Action Team to make recommendations on energy and environmental matters; and Whereas, the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc., is an effort committed to the advancement of energy and environmental progress and is supported by diverse groups including the Sierra Club, the Audubon Society, River Watch, the Florida Solar Energy Center, the University of Florida Energy Extension and others; and Whereas, the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc., has developed goals and standards for municipalities to pursue in order to promote alternative energies and a cleaner environment, with municipalities that achieve those standards being designated as Florida's "Green Cities"; and Whereas, the Florida Green City Local Government Standard defines those municipalities meeting the "Green City" designation as those which incorporate multiple environmental, ecological and sustainability features into their municipal functions, which features improve environmental performance beyond the minimum required by state and local environmental regulations; and Whereas, the Board of Directors of the Florida League of Cities recognizes the Green Cities initiative as a catalyst for assisting municipalities, the state and our nation in achieving goals for energy efficiency and environmental progress; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INe.: Section 1. That the Board of Directors of the Florida League of Cities commends Governor Charlie Crist and the State of Florida for leadership in advancing alternative energies and a cleaner environment, and commits to working with the Governor's Energy Action Team and the Florida Energy Commission on these important issues, with the objective of providing solutions