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18 results for “climate initiative”

  • Mayor Brett Smiley Announces City’s First-Ever Climate-Initiative Revolving Fund Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined City Councilor Sue AnderBois, Director of Sustainability Priscilla De La Cruz, Director of Energy Operations David Ruggiero, Climate Jobs Rhode Island Program Director Aislinn Hanley and Business Manager for IBEW Local 99 Joseph L. Walsh, Jr. to announce the proposal of the City’s first-ever green revolving fund. Under the co-sponsorship of Council President Miller and Councilor AnderBois, the Green Revolving Fund would be established by a City Council Ordinance and signed into law by Mayor Smiley. This historic commitment to establish a new climate-focused fund that dedicates City funds to renewable energy and decarbonization further underscores Mayor Smiley’s commitment to bolstering climate resiliency and positions the City of Providence as a national leader in the green economy.  Tuesday, Apr 7 2026 Read More

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Providence, RI
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  • 2025-1193: On the message and order, referred on June 11, 2025, Docket #1193, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Liberty Mutual Climate Resiliency Grant, awarded by Liberty Mutual Foundation, Inc., to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund mitigative and adaptive approaches to climate change. By supporting innovative solutions, scaling proven strategies, and promoting nature-based initiatives, this funding empowers grassroots efforts to tackle environmental challenges, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

Jun 6, 2025

·Boston, MA
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  • MINUTES Eugene City Council Meeting Eugene, Oregon 97401 July 8, 2024

    Jul 8, 2024

    ·Eugene, OR
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    On July 8, 2024, the Eugene City Council held a hybrid meeting where Mayor Vinis recognized the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and celebrated graduating Youth Advisory Council members. The council unanimously approved consent calendar items and adopted an ordinance establishing Hazardous Substance User Fees. During public comment, citizens advocated for climate-friendly policies and initiatives, while others raised concerns about sidewalk safety and anti-camping ordinance language.

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  • 2023-1105: Councilor Lara called Docket #1105, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Sixteen Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($416,316.00) in the form of a grant for the Smart and Connected Communities, awarded by the National Sciences Foundation, passed through Northeastern University, to be administered by the Mayor’s Office. The grant will fund the Common SENSES (Standards for Enacting Sensor Network for an Equitable Society) project, which is focused on climate resilience and capital development along the Blue Hill Avenue corridor. The project partners are Northeastern University’s Boston Area Research Initiative, Mayor’s Office of New Mechanics, Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative and Project RIGHT, from the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency and Parks. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Lara, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

    Jun 5, 2023

    ·Boston, MA
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  • Doylestown Township Environmental Advisory Council Meeting Minutes MAY 8, 2023

    May 8, 2023

    ·Doylestown, PA
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    The Doylestown Township Environmental Advisory Council met on May 8, 2023, to discuss several initiatives including climate action planning, grant opportunities, and local environmental concerns. The council reviewed a Penn State student's climate action planning presentation and identified grant opportunities, including a May 14 deadline for a DVRPC electric vehicle charging station grant requiring an 80/20 federal-local cost split, with two potential locations identified at Pooles Corner and another site. The meeting also addressed resident concerns about a land naturalization project near Longwood Circle that has created issues with field mice and standing water, and discussed updates to the Lenape Garden including signage made from natural materials and regular maintenance by master gardeners.

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  • 2023-0117: On the message and order, referred on January 11, 2023, Docket #0117, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eight Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($870,000.00) in the form of a grant, for Climate Resilience, awarded by the Barr Foundation to be administered by the Environment Department. The grant will fund the continued implementation of Climate Ready Boston initiatives. This includes advancing coastal resilience and heat resilience strategies, prioritizing equitable electrification and creating a community tree care program, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

    Jan 4, 2023

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 3529-2022: To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with The Ohio State University College of Social Work, on behalf of Age-Friendly Columbus & Franklin County, in support of the organization’s communication and outreach efforts to older residents, as well as their Age Friendly & Climate Smarter pilot project; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $60,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($60,000.00)

    Dec 6, 2022

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 22-0444: A bill for an ordinance establishing four new Capital Funds in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series for the “Climate Federal Direct Capital Grants Fund” (38765), the “Climate Federal Pass-Through Capital Grants Fund” (38770), the “Climate State Capital Grants Fund” (38775), and the “Climate Private/Other Capital Grants Fund” (38780)” and authorizing the transfer of the Renewable Denver Initiative grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs from Grant Fund 11303 to Capital Grant Fund 38775. Approves the establishment of four new capital grant funds: 1) the Climate Federal Direct Capital Grants Fund (38765), 2) the Climate Federal Pass-Through Capital Grants Fund (38770), 3) the Climate State Capital Grants Fund (38775), and 4) the Climate Private/Other Capital Grants Fund (38780) and authorizes transferring Renewable Denver Initiative grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs from operating grant fund 11303 to capital grant fund 38775. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-26-22.

    Apr 18, 2022

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 21-1450: A bill for an ordinance authorizing a cash transfer from the Public Health Special Revenue Fund to the Environmental Service Enterprise Fund to support environmental and sustainability initiatives. Approves a cash transfer of $991.08, the cash balance of the completed Climate Change and Public Health Learning grant, from the Health Private and Other Grants Fund 14601 to the Environmental Service Operations Fund 78100 to continue to support environmental and sustainability initiatives. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-30-21.

    Nov 22, 2021

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 21-1213: A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series to make a cash transfer to and an appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund. Approves a rescission and an appropriation in the Climate Protection Fund to transfer $18 million from the Climate Protection Fund to the Climate Protection Capital Projects Fund, and appropriates the transferred amount to be utilized for capital improvements associated with the Renewable Denver Community Solar initiative. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.

    Oct 11, 2021

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 21-1205: A bill for an ordinance authorizing a cash transfer from the General Government Private Grants Fund to the Climate Office Donations Fund. Approves a cash transfer of $28,992.64, the cash balance of the expired Recycling Partnership grant, from the General Government Private Grants Fund (11605) to the Climate Office Donations Fund (11715) to continue to support environmental and sustainability initiatives. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-19-21.

    Oct 11, 2021

    ·Denver, CO
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  • MAYOR AND COUNCIL STUDY SESSION

    Tucson, AZ
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    The Mayor and Council Agenda Committee met virtually on April 8, 2026, to approve the agenda for an upcoming study session scheduled for April 21, 2026. The study session agenda includes a 45-minute presentation of the City Manager's Fiscal Year 2027 Recommended Budget, updates on homelessness initiatives and the city's climate action plan, and discussions on transportation authority funding and mass transit. The committee unanimously approved the meeting minutes from March 25, 2026, and adjourned after 21 minutes.

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  • City Council Approves the City’s 976M Budget for FY 2026

    St. Petersburg, FL
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    On October 6, 2025, the St. Petersburg City Council approved a $976.2 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which began October 1, 2025. The budget prioritizes infrastructure strengthening and climate resilience through Mayor Kenneth T. Welch's five Pillars For Progress, including the St. Pete Agile Resilience (SPAR) Program to address hurricane impacts and sea level rise, with $202 million allocated for capital improvements and $352.4 million for Public Works Administration. The budget also includes funding for housing initiatives, homelessness prevention, and community development programs aligned with the city's commitment to equitable development and neighborhood resilience.

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  • To: Housing and Homelessness Commissioners From:

    Evanston, IL
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    The Housing and Homelessness Commission held a meeting on May 2, 2019, in Evanston to address several agenda items including approval of March 7, 2019 meeting minutes, a funding application from the Alliance to End Homelessness of Suburban Cook County for HMIS (Homeless Management Information System), and discussion of a demolition tax index. The March 7 meeting minutes indicate the commission discussed bylaws and affordable housing fund revisions, with commissioners deciding to defer changes pending outcomes from the Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee, and received public comment on the demolition tax and climate resilience initiatives.

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  • M I N U T E S Eugene City Council Virtual Meeting ...

    Eugene, OR
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    The Eugene City Council held a virtual meeting on March 8, 2021, where the council unanimously approved extending the Ad Hoc Committee on Police Policy deadline to April 30, 2021, and approved consent calendar items including previous meeting minutes. During the meeting, councilors discussed sustainability initiatives including waste management for large events, a combined funding proposal for climate action and homelessness, and efforts to reduce hate and bias crimes, while also correcting information about natural gas infrastructure. Public comments addressed energy and heating options, with speakers expressing diverse perspectives on natural gas infrastructure and decarbonization efforts.

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  • City of Providence Home - City of Providence

    Providence, RI
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    The City of Providence announced several initiatives in April 2026, including a new Mayoral Fellowship Program offering undergraduate students and recent graduates hands-on experience in city government departments. Mayor Smiley also proposed the city's first-ever Green Revolving Fund, a climate-focused initiative dedicated to renewable energy and decarbonization projects to position Providence as a national leader in the green economy. Additionally, the Providence Community Electricity Program announced an 8% decrease in summer electricity rates effective May 2026, with fixed pricing through November 2026 and continued inclusion of 5% renewable energy from local Rhode Island projects.

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  • Engage Spokane

    Spokane, WA
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    Engage Spokane is an online community platform created by the City of Spokane's Long Range Planning division to enable public participation in policy and planning decisions affecting land use, transportation, housing, and economic development. The platform highlights current projects including the PlanSpokane 2046 Periodic Update, Climate and Resiliency Planning, BUILDSpokane Code Modernization, Division Street Transit-Oriented Development, the 27 x 2027 Urban Mobility Network, and Safe Streets for Spokane initiatives, along with past completed projects. The City maintains regular Plan Commission Workshops on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month to engage residents in shaping Spokane's future through planning documents and regulations.

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  • FERGUSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular ...

    State College, PA
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    This is a Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors regular meeting agenda for May 18, 2020, held via Zoom due to COVID-19. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, a COVID-19 response report, and multiple public hearings on proposed ordinances including parking restrictions on East Pine Grove Road and Johnson Road, and establishment of stop intersections. Additional business includes discussions on a DUI Enforcement Grant application, economic development funding for Pine Grove Mills Farmer's Market, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and climate action initiatives.

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