R-10-07RESOLUTION NO. R-10-07
RESOLUTION ADOPTING GREATER WASHINGTON 2050 COMPACT
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax recognizes the values its status as part of the
economically vibrant and socially diverse National Capital Region; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax takes part in regional planning and activities through
its participation in the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments; and
WHEREAS, in January 2008, COG established the Greater Washington 2050
Coalition, a public-private advisory panel, consisting of local government officials,
representatives of the region's business and environmental sectors, and members of the public
representing numerous and diverse civic interests, to help shape the region; and
WHEREAS, the Coalition sought to leverage existing regional and local vision plans
and reach regional agreement on local actions that can help achieve common regional goals;
and
WHEREAS, the Coalition examined how other regions have approached similar
efforts, sponsored a workshop on future economic, environmental, and demographic trends
and changes that could affect the National Capital Region, and commissioned and published a
survey of public opinion on regional matters, 2008 and 2009; and
WHEREAS, after almost two years of work, the Coalition unanimously approved its
final report, Region Forward - A Comprehensive Guide for Regional Planning and
Measuring Progress in the 21 S` Century, which includes nine regional goals in four themes of
accessibility, sustainability, prosperity, and livability; and establishes regional performance
targets and indicators to measure required progress toward goals; and
WHEREAS, the COG Board approved the Region Forward report in January 2010,
and recommended that local governments execute a voluntary regional compact incorporating
these regional goals, and commit to consider regional implications in their local decisions and
actions; and
WHEREAS, The City of Fairfax, after review and consideration of these goals and
their potential benefit to the region and to the residents and businesses of the City of Fairfax,
believes that adoption of the voluntary Greater Washington 2050 Compact to be in the public
interest of the City of Fairfax.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY OF FAIRFAX THAT
1. The City of Fairfax hereby endorses the voluntary Greater Washington 2050 Compact
and, within the City of Fairfax's legal, financial, and political limitations, commits to
follow the principles and goals therein in its decisions and actions.
2. The City of Fairfax is hereby authorized to sign the voluntary Greater Washington
2050 Compact on behalf of the City of Fairfax.
3. Staff of the City of Fairfax is hereby directed to familiarize itself with the voluntary
Greater Washington 2050 Compact and to alert the Mayor, City Council and City
Manager on significant regional implications of proposed decisions or actions.
Adopted: April 13, 2010
Mayor
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows:
VOTE:
Councilwoman Cross Aye
Councilman Drummond Aye
Councilman Greenfield Aye
Councilman Meyer Aye
Councilman Rasmussen Aye
Councilman Stombres Aye