HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-17-Resolutions 14-073_Tomorrow Plan - SupportTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 14-073
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE TOMORROW PLAN
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
WHEREAS,the Federal Interagency Partnership for Sustainable Communities has selected
Greater Des Moines as one of 45 initial regions to pursue regional sustainable development
planning;
WHEREAS,the people of Greater Des Moines wish to strengthen diversity and equity in order
to promote the environmental and economic health ofthe region,this community,its
neighborhoods,and its individuals;
WHEREAS,we intend to stay attentive to the needs of future generations and to the current
shifting trends in demographics,economics,and nature,as well as expectations of significant
regional growth;
WHEREAS,we value the integration of social,economic,and natural resource needs and
opportunities with a strategic direction for the region's future;
WHEREAS,we intend to build on current cooperative ventures throughout the region to find
additional opportunities to collaborate,create efficiencies,and provide higher quality services to
residents;
WHEREAS,the means to a vibrant,lasting future includes a healthy environment,in addition to
expanded choices and access within the areas of health,food,transportation,housing,work,
culture,education,and play;
WHEREAS,steps can be taken today that will lead to a well -balanced tomorrow that maximizes
the betterment of the entire region;
WHEREAS,local governments,community organizations,and the public developed The
Tomorrow Plan as a voluntary,best-practices guide for local jurisdictions,stakeholder
organizations and 28-E organizations,including the MFO,but does not dictate specific funding
strategies or policy decisions that are within the authority of these organizations or jurisdictions.
THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that we,the members of Waukee City Council,on this lih
day of March,2014,endorse the vision,mission,goals,and strategies presented in The
Tomorrow Plan and intend to continue working within our community and across the region to
help tins plan become reality.
Attest:
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Shane Blanchard
Brian Harrison
Casey L.Harvey
Shelly Hughes
Rick Peterson
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