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Takoma Park, MD Purchase of Wind Generated Electricity

Type: Ordinance
Status: Adopted on 2/9/04
Vote: Unanimous
Source File: http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/clerk/ordinance/2004/or200405.pdf
Text:
Ordinance No 2004 - 05
PURCHASE OF WIND GENERATED ELECTRICITY
WHEREAS, Cities play a vital role in encouraging and rewarding the development and use of
renewable energy and promoting the efficient use of energy; and
WHEREAS, Such actions help reduce pollutants that produce greenhouse gases and global
warming; and
WHEREAS, The air quality in the Washington regional severely exceeds national air quality
standards for ground-level ozone; and
WHEREAS, Takoma Park has an opportunity to purchase Wind Energy Credits from
WindCurrents, to offset a portion of the traditionally generated electricity the City
uses to power City facilities and street lights; and
WHEREAS, Wind generated electricity produces no hazardous emissions; and
WHEREAS, WindCurrents has offered their Wind Energy Credits, which are nationally
certified by the Green-e program, for the price of 1.1 cents per kilowatt hour for
up to 900,000 kilowatt hours for the City’s purchase this year; and
WHEREAS, Takoma Park’s annual electricity consumption is approximately 1,773,000
kilowatt hours.
WHEREAS, The Takoma Park City Council has committed to buying a portion of the City’s
electricity from renewable sources in future years in an amount exceeding the 5%
available through the Montgomery County cooperative contract for electricity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
SECTION 1 THAT, the Takoma Park City Council directs the City Manager to negotiate a
contract for the purchase of Wind Energy Credits from WindCurrents; and
SECTION 2 THAT, amount of wind energy purchased will be equivalent to100% of the City’s
annual electricity consumption for facilities or 783,500 kilowatt hours; and
SECTION 3 THAT, funds to cover this purchase in the amount of EIGHT THOUSAND SIX
HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN DOLLARS, will come from budget account 9000-
7010.
Category:City Governments
Category:Maryland
Category:Ordinances
Category:Takoma Park
Category:Wind Energy
Takoma Park, MD Rights of Non-U.S. Citizens

Type: Municipal Code
Status: Adopted via ordinance in 2007
Source File: http://takomaparkmd.gov/code/html/_DATA/TITLE09/Chapter_9_04_RIGHTS_OF_NON_U_S.html
Text:
Chapter 9.04 RIGHTS OF NON-U.S. CITIZENS IN TAKOMA PARK*
(* Prior code history: Prior code §§ 10A-1--10A-3.)
9.04.010 No City enforcement of immigration laws.
A. No agent, officer or employee of the City, in the performance of official duties, shall assist the United States Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the investigation or arrest of any persons for civil or criminal violation of the immigration and nationality laws of the United States.
B. Except for subsection (A) of this section, this chapter does not prohibit the Takoma Park Police Department from carrying out its mandated duty to apprehend violators of the criminal law and does not prohibit the Department from assisting any federal agency with investigations or arrests relating to criminal activity and suspected criminal activity other than violations of the immigration and nationality laws of the United States.
(Ord. 2007-58 § 1 (part), 2007)
9.04.020 No inquiries into citizenship.
No agent, officer or employee of the City, in the performance of official duties, shall ask any person about his or her citizenship or immigration status or inquire about any person’s citizenship or immigration status with any third person. This section does not prohibit the collection of information in connection with the registration or attempted registration of non-United States citizens to vote in City elections.
(Ord. 2007-58 § 1 (part), 2007)
9.04.030 Discrimination based on citizenship prohibited.
No agent, officer or employee of the City, in the performance of official duties, shall discriminate against any person on the basis of citizenship or immigration status.
(Ord. 2007-58 § 1 (part), 2007)
9.04.040 Confidentiality of information about citizenship status.
No agent, officer or employee of the City, in the performance of official duties, shall release any information regarding the citizenship or immigration status of any individual to any third party. This section does not prohibit the disclosure of the City’s voter roll.
(Ord. 2007-58 § 1 (part), 2007)
Category:City Governments
Category:Civil Rights
Category:Code
Category:Maryland
Category:Takoma Park
Takoma Park, MD Supporting Human Rights and Democratic Freedom in Ethiopia

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 7/24/06
Source File: http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/clerk/resolutions/2006/r200644.pdf
Text:
RESOLUTION #2006-44
Supporting House Bill 5680, and Human Rights and Democratic Freedom in Ethiopia
Whereas, the people of Ethiopia have suffered many years of natural disasters, diseases, and
domestic and regional military conflicts; and
Whereas, past elections run by the multiparty government of Ethiopia have been largely
boycotted and judged as not being free or fair; and
Whereas, the election in May 2005 was seen by observers to be relatively competitive, free
and fair, although the announced election results were viewed by observers to be
questionable, and a number of other election problems were reported; and
Whereas, human rights conditions have significantly deteriorated since the May 2005
election including arrests or killings by the Ethiopian government of journalists
and members of minority parties; and
Whereas, the World Bank, United Kingdom, and European Union have called on the
Ethiopian government to end the human rights abuses and instill democratic
freedom; and
Whereas, many Ethiopian-Americans are concerned about human rights violations in their
native country and seek the immediate release of prisoners of conscience in
Ethiopia; and
Whereas, the U.S. House of Representatives is considering a Bill to “encourage and
facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic
freedom in Ethiopia.”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Takoma Park,
Maryland, calls on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass House Bill 5680 to encourage and
facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom in
Ethiopia; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council calls on the government of Ethiopia to
release all political prisoners, including civic leaders, journalists, human right advocates, and
attorneys who are all a vital for democracy, and provide government support for human rights,
democracy and economic development in Ethiopia; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be sent to our Congressional
Delegation and to President Bush urging them to support House Bill 5680 and the intent
embodied in that Bill, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be sent to the US Ambassador to
Ethiopia, with a letter imploring the Ambassador to continue working hard for the release of all
political prisoners to minimize the chance of further political unrest in Ethiopia.
Category:City Governments
Category:Human Rights
Category:Maryland
Category:Resolutions
Category:Takoma Park
Tanzania

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Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
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Category:Tanzania
Category:Africa
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Taos, NM "A Fair Trade Town"

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted in February 2008
Source File: Received via email
Text:
RESOLUTION 08-07
A Resolution recognizing the value of “Fair Trade” in vastly improving the lives of farmers and crafts people around the world, and encouraging all Town of Taos businesses and institutions to sell and use Fair Trade products whenever possible. 
Whereas, “Fair Trade” is an innovative market economy system that promotes fair labor practices and healthy, safe work environments through the production of food and other goods; and
Whereas, Fair Trade provides producers with fair process that translate into truly livable wages; and
Whereas, production of Fair Trade goods is achieved through sustainable and ecologically friendly means thus assuring the future of a healthy planet for all; and 
Whereas, Fair Trade provides excellent and healthy products to consumers; and
Whereas, Fair Trade Certified products are available for purchase in Taos, New Mexico; and
Whereas, Fair Trade Certified products and other products such as handcrafts which are sold by Fair Trade Federation member business are available for purchase in Taos, New Mexico; and
Whereas, millions of people have been lifted out of poverty through the simple act of educating consumer to select and ask for Fair Trade products; and
Now, therefore, be it Resolved BY the Town of Taos: 1) The town will collaborate with community members to appoint a local committee to ensure ongoing education, promotion and commitment to Fair Trade 2) the Town of Taos encourages businesses, institutions and local organizations to use and sell Fair Trade Certified products whenever possible for the well being of producers, consumers, and the planet 3) The town commits to procure and use Fair Trade Certified products such as coffee and tea, which would normally be purchased for council meetings, office supplies, etc. when such products are available and competitively priced 4) The Town may provide local media advertisement and public relations to promote the purchase of Fair Trade products.
Category:City Governments
Category:Fair Trade
Category:New Mexico
Category:Resolutions
Category:Taos
Taos, NM Commitment To Clean Energy

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 11/20/07
Source File: http://www.taosgov.com/legalordinances/resolutions/2007/07-97.pdf
Text:
RESOLUTION NO 07-97
COMMITMENT TO CLEAN ENERGY
WHEREAS, the Town of Taos promotes conservation and the study of the use of renewable energy sources;
and
WHEREAS, electricity generation produces more harmful air pollution than any other single human activity
and the emissions from traditional generation methods contribute to respiratory illnesses, and also contribute
significantly to global warming; and
WHEREAS, greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced in a cost-effective manner that enhances economic
development by applying currently available energy efficiency technologies and renewable energy programs
that save money, create jobs and strengthen local economies, and improves energy security by diversifying
our energy supply; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Duran signed the U.S. Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement which calls for cities, communities and the federal government to take actions to reduce global warming pollution; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Taos supports New Mexico’s energy policies which protect our air, reduce the effects of greenhouse gas emissions, and increase our energy security:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council, the governing body of the Town of Taos,
in the interest of promoting the health of its citizens and protecting the environment, commits the Town of
Taos to:
1.) A “20% by 2010 Clean Energy Campaign”;
2.) Purchasing twenty percent of the energy needs for the Town’s municipal facilities from clean
energy sources by the year 2010;
3.) Investigate all options for meeting that goal and beginning the purchases as soon as possible,
including purchasing RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates), local clean energy installations
and possible state and federal funding opportunities.
Category:City Governments
Category:New Mexico
Category:Renewable Energy
Category:Resolutions
Category:Taos
Taos, NM Creating the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 2/20/07
Source File: http://www.taosgov.com/legalordinances/resolutions/2007/07-13.pdf
Text:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TAOS, CREATING THE TOWN OF TAOS MAYOR'S YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS The Town of Taos recognizes the importance of connecting with youth, listening to and incorporating their input on decisions and issues that effect youth;
WHEREAS The Town of Taos Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will create a sanctioned forum for youth to engage with municipal leaders;
WHEREAS The Town of Taos Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee is an effective democracy incorporating young people in real dialogue about issues that matter;
WHEREAS The Town of Taos Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will allow municipal leaders to make better, more informed decisions with youth input incorporated; and
WHEREAS The Town of Taos Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will provide experiences for youth to learn and grow through participation in local government sponsored advisory board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Council of the Town of Taos, that the Town hereby approves:
1. The Town of Taos Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee as a body to engage youth in dialogue with civic leaders;
2. The Town of Taos Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee as an inclusive group of youth that represent traditional and non-traditional youth leaders from our community;
3. The Town of Taos Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will represent issues brought to them by individuals, groups and organizations to the Town of Taos Council with their advice, considered action and recommendations;
4. The Town of Taos Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will engage and respond to inquiries on issues from the Town of Taos Council with considered action and recommendations;
5. The Town of Taos Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will commit to collaborative work with civic leaders in a non-confrontational manner in the spirit of civic engagement;
6. The Town of Taos Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will operate in accordance to By-laws approved by the Town of Taos Council.
7. The Chief Adviser and Mentor to the MYAC will be a member of the Mayor's Staff and be appointed by the Mayor.
8. The Town of Taos Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Council and recommendation from the community.
Category:City Governments
Category:New Mexico
Category:Resolutions
Category:Taos
Category:Youth
Taos, NM Prohibiting Smoking in Any Indoor Workplace

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 7/17/07
Source File: http://www.taosgov.com/legalordinances/resolutions/2007/07-54.pdf
Text:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TAOS IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF TOWN ORDINANCE 07-11, PROHIBITING SMOKING IN ANY INDOOR WORKPLACE PURSUANT TO THE DEE JOHNSON CLEAN INDOOR ACT
WHEREAS, the Town of Taos adopted Ordinance 07-11, an Ordinance which implemented the Dee Johnson Clean Indoor Act;
WHEREAS, Town of Taos Ordinance 07-11 identified certain indoor workplaces; public places; and other locations where smoking is prohibited; and
WHEREAS, Town of Taos offices and buildings are those identified as indoor workplaces subject to Ordinance 07-11; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to implement policies and procedures for implementing Ordinance 07-11.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Council that the attached Safety Policy 07-01 be hereby adopted by the Town of Taos.
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Safety Policy 07-01
A Policy of the Town of Taos implementing Ordinance 07-11, an Ordinance prohibiting smoking in any indoor workplace pursuant to the Dee Johnson Clean Indoor Act.
It shall be the policy of the Town of Taos that:
1. Smoking in Town Buildings is prohibited in any indoor workplace; in any public place; in buses or other means of public transit not specifically exempted pursuant to the Dee Johnson Clean Indoor Act.
2. Smoking is prohibited near entrances, windows and ventilation systems of all Town Buildings where smoking is prohibited by the Dee Johnson Clean Indoor Act.
3. Smoking may be permitted in designated outdoor smoking areas, identified by the Town of Taos Safety and Risk Coordinator. Such areas shall be designated so as to prevent secondhand smoke from entering the indoor workplace or indoor public place and shall be a minimum of 25 feet from any entrance. Employees or members of the general public shall not be required to walk through the smoking area to gain entrance to the indoor workplace or indoor public place.
4. For each indoor workplace where smoking is prohibited pursuant to the Dee Johnson Clean Indoor Act, a "NO SMOKING" sign shall be posted where it is clear, conspicuous and easily legible at each public entrance.
5. For each designated outdoor smoking area, a "SMOKING PERMITTED" sign shall be posted where it is clear, conspicuous and easily legible.
6. The Town shall post this written policy in Town Buildings subject to this policy.
7. Violations of this policy by Town employees may result in discipline as described in the Town Personnel Ordinance.
Category:City Governments
Category:New Mexico
Category:Policies
Category:Resolutions
Category:Smoking
Category:Taos
Taos, NM Recycling of Obsolete Computer Monitors and Printers

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 10/23/07
Source File: http://www.taosgov.com/legalordinances/resolutions/2007/07-84.pdf
Text:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-84
WHEREAS, the Town of Taos owns certain personal property which the Town is no longer in
need of; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Taos has specifically identified such property as identified herein;
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Taos believes it is in the best interest of the Town to dispose of said
property pursuant to law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Council of the Town of Taos:
The property identified herein is listed on attached (see source file for list)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the property is:
1. of a current resale value of $5000 (five thousand dollars) or less;
2. worn-out, unusable, and obsolete to the extent that the item is no longer economical or
safe for continued use by the Town; and
3. the property shall be disposed of by the following method:
All monitors and printers will be taken to the Recycling Center for E-waste recycling.
Category:City Governments
Category:New Mexico
Category:Recycling
Category:Resolutions
Category:Taos
Taos, NM Requesting Grant to Create a Sustainable Building Ordinance

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 7/17/07
Source File: http://www.taosgov.com/legalordinances/resolutions/2007/07-50.pdf
Text:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-50
AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that the environmental impacts of
buildings can be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the community;
and
WHEREAS, the Town’s comprehensive plan, the Vision 2020 Master Plan,
includes goals, policies, and implementation strategies that support the creation
of a Sustainable Building Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council adopted Resolution 07-04 endorsing the US
Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, which includes a strategy to “practice and
promote sustainable building practices using the U.S. Green Building Council’s
LEED program or a similar system”; and
WHEREAS, creating an ordinance that includes minimum standards and
incentives for the design and construction of sustainable buildings will result in
reduced green house gas emissions and reduce the Town’s contribution to global
warming; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Taos wishes to apply for a CDBG to create a
Sustainable Building Ordinance; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council that Town staff is
authorized to apply for a CDBG for the purpose of creating a Sustainable
Building Ordinance.
Category:City Governments
Category:New Mexico
Category:Resolutions
Category:Sustainability Policies
Category:Taos
Taos, NM Sliding Scale Fees for Taos Youth and Family Center

Type: Resolution
Status: Introduced in April 2007 (unsure of disposition)
Source File: http://www.taosgov.com/legalordinances/resolutions/2007/07-26.pdf
Text:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-26
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Town of Taos recognizes the need for recreation
activities in the community; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body considers Taos Youth and Family Center to be a
quality facility which should be utilized by the community; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Taos desires that the facility be utilized to its highest capacity;
and
WHEREAS, the costs of using the facility, though affordable, may still be excessive for
those with low incomes; and
WHEREAS, decreasing the cost for participating in Town of Taos programs and
activities at the Taos Youth and Family may prove beneficial to many members of our
community;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY THAT the rates
for admissions to Taos Skating Rink and the rates for admissions and lessons at Taos
Swimming Pool will be adjusted on a sliding scale based on income. Those who qualify
will be charged ½ the normal rate for admissions and lessons.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this reduction will take place after families have
completed the required documentation, and that said documentation must be completed
annually.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that families will qualify for this reduction based on the
State of New Mexico free and reduced lunch income guidelines.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that individual family members will receive identification
cards that must be presented at the Center each time they visit in order to receive this
reduction.
Category:City Governments
Category:Economics
Category:New Mexico
Category:Resolutions
Category:Taos
Tasman District, New Zealand Mature Persons Scholarships

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.tasman.govt.nz/index.php?MaturePersonsScholarship-CommunityFunding
Description:
To acknowledge the importance of ongoing training for individuals and economic development of the local area, the Tasman District Council offers scholarships of up to $1000 for the following year's training.
How often:
Annually.
Time of year:
Applications close at end July each year for study in the following year.
Scholarships should be taken up in the following academic year.
Criteria:
The scholarships are:
* To enable mature persons in the Tasman District to study or retrain, for the purpose of a redirection in their lives and employment opportunities.
* Available to persons over the age of 25 years living in the Tasman District, who wish to study at a recognised and approved place of learning to gain a specific qualification or skill.
* Intended for those who wish to enter tertiary education for the first time.
* Innovative and non traditional areas are to be encouraged through this scholarship.
It applies to a variety of fields including industry, the arts, education, commerce and the state sector. Preference will be given to applicants who are unlikely to have access to funding from other sources. Successful applicants will receive up to $1000 which can be used to cover fees, travelling expenses or materials. 
Category:Councils
Category:Education
Category:New Zealand
Category:Programs