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RESOLUTION NO 4618 ATTACHMENT A RESOLUTION NO 4618 A -RESOLUTION ADOPTING A DEFINITION AND STATEMENT OF INTENT REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES TO THE CITY OF EUGENE The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that: A. In March and April, 1999 the City Council held a series of work session on Council Goals for the 1999 -2001 biennium. In those work sessions, the Council discussed the meaning of the term "sustainable" as it related to proposed Council Goal #2. The City Council directed staff to provide information on the sustainability concept at a future Council meeting. B. On September 8, 1999 the City Council held a work session to discuss the sustainability concept and its application to Council Goal #2, and to the government of the City of Eugene. Following that discussion, the City Council directed staff to prepare a resolution that adopts a definition for the term "sustainable" and outlines further actions that the City might take to incorporate sustainability principles in local government activities. C. Issues related to community sustainability cut across jurisdictional borders and political boundaries. The application'of measures to insure a sustainable future requires intergovernmental cooperation and support from private sector business entities, community and neighborhood organizations, non- governmental organizations, and educational institutions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows: Section 1. Based on the above findings, we, the elected officials of the City of Eugene agree to uphold the Sustainability Principles outlined in Section 2. The City of Eugene is committed to promoting a sustainable future that meets today's needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs, and accepts its responsibility to: Support a stable, diverse and equitable economy Protect the quality of the air, water, land and other natural resources Conserve native vegetation, fish, wildlife habitat and other ecosystems Minimize human impacts on local, regional and worldwide ecosystems Section 2. Sustainability Principles: City elected officials and City staff will uphold the following principles in carrying out their duties: 1. The concept of sustainability guides city policy and actions. The City of Eugene is committed to meeting its current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The City will ensure that each of its policy decisions and programs are interconnected through the common bond of sustainability as expressed in these principles. The cumulative and long term impacts of policy choices will be considered as we work to ensure a sustainable legacy. httv://www, ci.eu~ene.or.us/PDD/Sustain/resolution no 4618.htm 1/25/2005