File #: 2018-2089    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Action
File created: 5/10/2018 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 6/12/2018 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): All Climate Change Resolution
Attachments: 1. 2018 06.12 Item 2018-2089.pdf, 2. RESOLUTIOM TO ENDORSE ACTION ON CLI MAT E CHANGE

Substitute

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners - District 6                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): All

Climate Change Resolution

Body

 

Information Contact: Commissioner Gannon

Phone Number: 404 371 4909

 

PURPOSE:

Request Congress to act on climate change 

 

NEED/IMPACT:

Global climate change is affecting weather patterns causing rising sea levels, melting ice caps, increasing flooding and prolonging droughts. These changes are a risk to agriculture, wildlife and human existence.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

None

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents.