Submitted By
Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Reviewed By
KJ
Agenda Item Title
Title
Presentation and Discussion of the Draft 2022 Comprehensive Sustainability, Climate Action, and Resiliency Plan for the Village of Oak Park
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Overview
Overview
This presentation provides draft goals and actions of the 2022 Comprehensive Sustainability, Climate Action, and Resiliency Plan for the Village of Oak Park ("Oak Park Climate Plan"), developed by the Village's consultant team GRAEF, and ERG. Revised actions will be included in the final draft Climate Plan document, following additional community engagement activities. The Board of Trustees is requested to provide input on the draft impact areas and actions. Because of the large number of actions developed (over one hundred), a selection of key actions will be presented for Trustee feedback concerning appropriateness for the community of Oak Park. The Trustees are invited to provide feedback on all draft actions, following tonight's meeting.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Receive the presentation.
Fiscal Impact
None. Report only.
Background
Scope of Work
The Oak Park Climate Plan scope of work includes:
1.) Scoping and Inventory: Review existing local and regional sustainability plans. Audit and collate historical and current greenhouse gas inventories (GHGIs).
2.) Energy, Transportation, Waste, and Ecosystems: Develop a forecast of future greenhouse gas emissions through 2050 under a "business as usual" scenario, which assumes no changes to current practices.
3.) Scenarios: Develop scenarios to reach greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, including an interim 2030 carbon emissions reduction target and carbon neutrality by 2050. Analyze technical, financial, policy, and other conditions needed for implementation.
4.) Implementation Strategies. Evaluate existing Village sustainability initiatives. Conduct community and stakeholder engagement. Develop and revise Climate Plan implementation...
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