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F. Supporting pollinators fosters environmental awareness and sustainability, and increases interactions among community stewards, backyard beekeepers, farmers, children, educators, Master Gardeners, local businesses, faith -based organizations, and nature -related organizations. G. In order to enhance understanding among local government staff and the public about the vital role that pollinators play and what each of us can do to sustain them, the Eugene City Council supports and encourages pollinator habitat creation and enhancement on both public and private land. H. The City of Eugene should be certified a BEE CITY USA community because: (1) Eugene has banned neonicotinoid use on city property; (2) Eugene invests in the creation, restoration and management of native pollinator habitat; (3) Eugene has an Integrated Pest Management plan that includes non -chemical techniques and reduces pesticide use on City property with least toxic and most effective techniques; and (4) Eugene maintains pesticide -free parks and strives to create additional pesticide -free parks. 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. The City Council directs the City Manager to pursue the designation of the City of Eugene as a BEE CITY USA community, with the Eugene Parks and Open Space Division serving as a BEE CITY USA sponsor. Section 2. In furtherance of establishing the City of Eugene as a Bee City USA and for as long as Eugene remains a Bee City USA, the City Council directs the City Manager to continue providing a city staff liaison to the Eugene Pollinator Protection Committee to support that Committee's facilitation of the following: (a) Celebration: Annually celebrate National Pollinator Week (third full week of June) or some other appropriate occasion with educational events, pollinator habitat plantings or restoration, proclamations or promotions that showcase Eugene's commitment to enhancing pollinator health and habitat. (b) Publicity & Information: Install and maintain at least one authorized BEE CITY USA street sign in a prominent location, and create and maintain a webpage which includes, at minimum, a copy of this resolution, links to the national BEE CITY USA website, contact information for the local government's BEE CITY USA liaison, contact information for the Eugene Pollinator Protection Resolution - Page 2 of 3