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Agenda Bill Master Report
File Number: AB2020-072
File ID:
AB2020-072
Version: 1
Status: Approved as Amended
File Created:
01/28/2020
Entered by: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us
Department:
Council Office
File Type: Resolution
Assigned to:
Council Finance
and Administrative Services Committee
Final Action: 01/28/2020
Agenda Date:
02/11/2020
Enactment #: RES 2020-004
Primary Contact Email: TByrd@co.whatcom.wa.us
TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM:
Resolution supporting environmentally friendly renewable energy projects
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
Resolution supporting environmentally friendly renewable energy projects
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE
Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To:
01/28/2020 Council APPROVED AS AMENDED
Aye: 7 Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Attachments:
Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 112912020
PROPOSED BY: BYRD
INTRODUCED: JANUARY 28, 2020
RESOLUTION 2020-004
SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the County recognizes the value of renewable fuels and the
reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the benefit of supporting the transition to lower
carbon alternatives sooner rather later; and
WHEREAS, we understand that some of our local companies may be uniquely
positioned to take advantage of such a transition and the County would like to
support such transitions; and
WHEREAS, we desire to pass on a clean environment to future generations;
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we would like to create a supportive environment to encourage
more environmentally friendly energy projects locally; and
WHEREAS, the County supports creating new and maintaining existing living
wage jobs within Whatcom County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council will
work with the County Executive and County Planning Department to create an
expedited permitting process and try to define legal uncertainties for all renewable
energy projects, including the Green Apple Project.
ADQPTiED�this, 8th day of January, 2020.
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