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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 175-R-26_ Approval of a Contract with Climate Action Evanston for the Climate Action Coaches Program (1) (1)08/24/2026 175-R-26 A RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Climate Action Evanston for the Climate Action Coaches Program WHEREAS, the 2024 Sustainability & Resilience Action Agenda recommended the creation of a Climate Ambassador Program, now called the Climate Action Coaches program; and WHEREAS, Climate Action Evanston, an organization with an extensive history of community engagement on climate initiatives and current partnerships with the City on implementing the Climate Action & Resilience Plan, has the relevant expertise and resources to further this initiative; and WHEREAS, Climate Action Evanston successfully piloted the Climate Action Coaches program between December 2024-March 2026, engaging 722 people across 60 events on topics of energy efficiency, community solar and city programs; and WHEREAS, both the City and Climate Action Evanston desire to expand community engagement on our community's climate action and resilience efforts ; and WHEREAS, the Evanston City Council believes entering into an Agreement with Climate Action Evanston is in the best interests of the Evanston community, Page 1 of 2 175-R-26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION 1: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to sign, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest on behalf of the City of Evanston, an Agreement between the City and Climate Action Evanston. SECTION 2: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to negot iate any terms of an Agreement as may be determined to be in the best interests of the City. SECTION 3: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law. _______________________________ Daniel Biss, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk Adopted: __________________, 2026 Approved as to form: ______________________________ Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel Page 2 of 2 August 24