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Proclamation of Intent Related to the City of Bozeman's
Climate Action Plan
WHEREAS, an overwhelming body of scientific evidence indicates that climate change is
occurring on our planet, and
WHEREAS, peer-reviewed scientific studies have concluded that climate change is caused in
large part by human activity, and
WHEREAS, due largely to the combustion of fossil fuels, atmospheric concentrations of carbon
dioxide, the principal greenhouse gas, are at a level unequaled for more than 400,000 years and
as a result, an enhanced greenhouse effect is trapping more of the sun's heat near the earth's
surface and gradually pushing the planet's climate system into uncharted territory, and
WHEREAS, global average temperatures have risen both on land and in the oceans, with
observable impacts already occurring that foretell increasingly severe climate change, and
WHEREAS, climate change is resulting in serious and damaging effects to our planet at a pace
that is likely to accelerate in the coming decades, and
WHEREAS, the federal government, rather than recognizing this impending climate crisis and
taking urgent steps to address the root causes of climate change,is largely ignoring the issue and
rolling back environmental protections, and
WHEREAS, a growing number of cities and towns throughout the United States recognize that,
absent federal assistance and leadership in this matter, local municipalities must fill the void by
providing the impetus for change, and
WHEREAS,the City of Bozeman Strategic Plan identifies the revision of its Climate Action Plan
as a prioritized action item, and
WHEREAS,the City of Bozeman has convened a diverse consortium of talented and passionate
citizens to develop a draft Climate Action Plan to serve as a comprehensive strategy for
addressing climate change in Bozeman,and
WHEREAS,the plan will identify strategies and actions to reduce our community's greenhouse
gas emissions and build resiliency to the impacts of climate change.
NOW,THEREFORE,AS THE MAYOR OF BOZEMAN,I PROCLAIM THAT;
• Bozeman shall be a leader in addressing climate change by developing a climate action
" plan that identifies bold targets for carbon reduction and climate change mitigation, and
• We will create a policy document that will weave sustainability and climate change
resilience into the City of Bozeman's decision-making processes,capital planning and city
budgets, and
• Bozeman will pursue partnerships with other municipalities and our utility provider to
reach a goal of 100%net renewable energy for the City of Bozeman by 2030 and
0 We call upon the Montana governor's office,state agencies,the state legislature,the Public
Service Commission, Gallatin County, Northwestern Energy and all Bozeman residents
to join us as we seek bold, actionable climate solutions to reverse global warming and
leave a better world for future generations.
Signed and Proclaimed this 22nd day of October,2019.
Cynthia L.Andrus
Mayor
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