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City Council Meeting Minutes July 5, 2017 Page 7 of 18 Council member Keany noted citizens have asked for this for some time It should be noted this does not mean broadband will be provided but gives the opportunity to partner to provide it in the future RJ Harrington, 457 E Raintree Court, thanked Council for giving residents this choice since it gives the City the opportunity to provide regional service in the future Mayor Muckle closed the public hearing. Council member Maloney moved Council approve Ordinance 1742, Senes 2017. Mayor Muckle seconded. Roll Call Vote. Muckle — yes, Maloney — yes, Stolzmann — yes, Loo — yes, Keany — yes, Lipton — yes, Leh — yes RESOLUTION NO. 34, SERIES 2017 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE IN SUPPORT OF THE PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT City Manager Fleming introduced Sustainability Specialist Erika Archer. City Manager Fleming noted Council Members asked staff to prepare for Council consideration a Resolution expressing the City's support for the Paris Climate Agreement The resolution is patterned after similar agreements adopted by other local governments Mayor Pro Tem Lipton had also submitted a resolution with some changes for Council consideration Mayor Muckle noted he had asked for this to be on the agenda as climate change is an issue of local concern Louisville residents have expressed their concem in survey results He called for public comment. RJ Harrington, 457 E. Raintree Court supported the resolution as prepared by Mayor Pro Tem Lipton. Debbie Fahey, 1118 W Enclave Circle felt it was important to not only show support but partnership with other communities showing a joint interest in these issues. Ms. Archer noted Mark Persichetti of the Sustainability Advisory Board had also emailed his support Council member Maloney wanted to make a statement and felt the resolution submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Lipton made a statement particular to Louisville Council member Stolzmann wanted to stress there has been progress in sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint in Louisville She gave many examples of things that have been done, encouraged continuing to do so and pointed to the City's Energy Action Plan.