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WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral's surrounding natural environment, the ecosystem, and
unique beauty it affords are the foundation of our community; and
WHEREAS, the planet's environment is currently facing numerous perils from human -related
activities that must be addressed, including a loss of biodiversity, excessive waste, extreme weather, ocean
acidification and sea level rise; and
WHEREAS, these threats are also impacting local ecosystems such as the fragile Indian River
Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean and risk the socio-economic prosperity of residents and business owners
and
WHEREAS, the 2016 Indian River Lagoon Economic Valuation Update provided by the East Central
Florida Regional Planning Council and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council estimated the total
annual economic output of the lagoon in 2014 was well over $7 billion, helps to employ tens of thousands
of local residents and is home to thousands of species; and
WHEREAS, according to a 2018 report by the National Institute of Building Sciences, for every $1
spent on disaster resiliency -based mitigation projects, such as improving stormwater management systems
or strengthening buildings against flooding, an average of $6 is saved on future relief costs; and
WHEREAS, according to a 2019 report from the Coalition for Urban Transitions, it is estimated that
investment in low carbon technologies and measures to reduce environmental impacts within cities could
cut global urban pollutant emissions by 90% by 2050 and would save $24 trillion; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral is committed to the preservation of our environment and is
actively implementing common sense solutions to address environmental, economic, and public needs,
challenges and opportunities; and
WHEREAS, mirroring the innovative push of the early American space program, the City of Cape
Canaveral will lead by example and becoming a role model for coastal municipalities across the nation and
the world as it utilizes the latest in green design, technology and clean energy to mitigate climate -related
risks and become Future -Ready; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral will continue to support and expand initiatives that enhance
sustainability and resiliency in order to improve the safety, security and wellbeing of residents both now
and in the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Wes Morrison, Mayor of the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida,
do hereby proclaim the first full week of February 2022 as:
SUSTAINABILITY WEEK
in the City of Cape Canaveral to encourage environmental awareness, outreach and stewardship among
residents, business owners and visitors.
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