HomeMy WebLinkAbout011-R-23 Registering the City of Evanston’s Support Of the Bird City Illinois Initiative1/23/2023
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A RESOLUTION
Registering the City of Evanston’s Support
Of the Bird City Illinois Initiative
WHEREAS, Evanston is a globally significant stopover for migratory birds
and research shows that millions of migratory birds pass through Evanston in spring
and fall; and
WHEREAS, bird populations are declining by 5% each year and
maintaining and augmenting bird habitat is of increasing importance; and
WHEREAS, many residents of Evanston find cheer and beauty in birds;
and
WHEREAS, many Evanston community groups recognize and value birds
and are working to create and restore their habitat and reduce threats, including:
Citizens’ Greener Evanston, Natural Habitat Evanston, Evanston North Shore Bird
Club, Bird-Friendly Evanston, Canal Shores Golf Course, and Edible Evanston; and
WHEREAS, Evanston volunteers enthusiastic about birds and informed
about the threats they face are empowered to maintain healthy bird populations at Clark
Street Beach Bird Sanctuary, Perkins Woods and along the North Shore Channel at
Harbert Park, Ladd Arboretum and Canal Shores Golf Course, and at the Civic Center;
and
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WHEREAS, Evanston has recently adopted an ordinance to require bird-
safe buildings in new planned developments; and
WHEREAS, Evanston’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP)
recognizes the importance of our city for bird conservation; and
WHEREAS, climate change is the number one threat to birds and
Evanston has adopted environmentally sound practices such as a Green Building
ordinance, bike trails and public transportation; and
WHEREAS, Evanston is committed to improving pollinator habitat, by
signing the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, and becoming a National Wildlife Federation-
certified Community Wildlife Habitat and has been a Tree City USA member for many
years; and
WHEREAS, birds are some of the most beautiful and easily observed
wildlife that share our communities; and
WHEREAS, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 is important legislation
that we need to continue to uphold in our local communities to ensure the protection of
migratory birds; and
WHEREAS, Bird City Illinois is an initiative to build relationships with local
municipalities and residents of the community for a call to action to protect and
conserve birds; and
WHEREAS, Evanston community members are active in working to
preserve habitat and reduce threats to birds and a Bird City Illinois certification will
recognize all of these strengths.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows:
1. The above recitals are incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
2. The City of Evanston, by adoption of this Resolution, hereby shows its
support of the Bird City Illinois Initiative.
3. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Resolution shall be
held invalid, said invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Resolution.
4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
approval in the manner provided by law.
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Daniel Biss, Mayor
Attest:
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Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: __________________, 2023
Approved as to form:
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Nicholas E. Cummings, Corporation Counsel
February 27
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