HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-03-I01E Proclamation_American Wind Week 2020AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2020
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of receipt and file of a Mayor’s Proclamation
recognizing American Wind Week
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON:
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the mayor’s proclamation.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proclamation
PREPARED BY:Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
I1E
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
PROCLAMATION
IN RECOGNITION OF AMERICAN WIND WEEK
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, wind energy is the largest provider of renewable energy in the
country; AND,
WHEREAS, wind provides 42 percent of Iowa’s in-state electricity generation,
ranking first in the nation, and provides enough energy to power 2.4 million
households, ranking second in the nation; AND,
WHEREAS, Iowa is home to 11 wind turbine manufacturing facilities and almost
10,000 jobs supported by wind and solar throughout the state; AND,
WHEREAS, wind projects in Iowa have attracted nearly $19 billion in investment
to date and provide $61 million to Iowa communities through state and local tax
payments, spurring development of our schools, infrastructure and public safety;
AND,
WHEREAS, in 2019 alone, rural landowners in Iowa received $69 million in land
lease payments from wind projects, providing a steady, independent source of
income despite unstable markets;
THEREFORE I, Courtney Clarke, Mayor of Waukee, do hereby proclaim that the
City of Waukee recognizes August 9-15, 2020, as American Wind Week and
encourages citizens to learn more about the benefits of wind energy in our
community and celebrate Iowa’s leadership in renewable energy production.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of
the City of Waukee to be affixed this August 3,
2020.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor