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File #: 23-096    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Mayor's Office
File created: 2/3/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/14/2023 Final action: 2/14/2023
Title: A resolution finding that the unified development code contains greenhouse gas mitigation measures Presenter: Benjamin Bolinger, Assistant City Attorney Wayne Williams, Councilmember
Attachments: 1. RES-GHGmitigation-2023-2-3, 2. 1610-ghg-mitigation-measures, 3. Signed Resolution No. 22-23.pdf

 

Title

A resolution finding that the unified development code contains greenhouse gas mitigation measures

 

  Presenter: 

Benjamin Bolinger, Assistant City Attorney
Wayne Williams, Councilmember

 

Body

  Summary:

A resolution recognizing greenhouse gas mitigation measures in the Unified Development Code of the City of Colorado Springs.

 

  Background: 

The Unified Development Code contains measures related to parking and transportation that likely qualify as greenhouse gas mitigation measures pursuant to Colorado State Rules Governing Statewide Transportation Planning Process and Transportation Planning Regions.

  Previous Council Action:

City Council approved the Unified Development Code on first reading on January 24, 2023 and will vote on second reading on February 14, 2023.

 

  Financial Implications:

Greenhouse Gas Mitigation measures may allow our community to qualify for a credit - which allows construction of our PPRTA and other roads.

 

  City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:

N/A

 

  Stakeholder Process:

N/A

 

  Alternatives:

Council could choose not to adopt the resolution.

 

Recommended Action

  Proposed Motion:

Motion to adopt a resolution finding that the Unified Development Code contains greenhouse gas mitigation measures.

 

Summary of Ordinance Language

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