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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 01_9/11/2025 Agenda Item #1. Regular Council STAFF MEMO x Meeting: Regular Council - Sep 11 2025 Staff Contact: Mayor Molly Young Department: Council Proclamation Proclaiming October 6 - 12, 2025 as Florida Climate Week This document and any attachments may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by completing our Accessibility Feedback Form, sending an e-mail to the Village Clerk or calling 561- 768-0443. • - • BUDGET AMOUNT N/A AMOUNT AVAILABLE N/A EXPENDITURE AMOUNT: N/A FUNDING SOURCES: N/A IS THIS A PIGGYBACK: ❑ Yes ❑ N/A DID YOU OBTAIN 3 QUOTES? ❑ Yes ❑ N/A COMMENTS/EXPLANATION ON SELECTIONN/A Climate Change Sept 2025 Page 6 of 804 Agenda Item #1. Of CC4 AMIN, Florida Climate Week October 6th_12th WHEREAS,the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Synthesis Report(2023) listed a current temperature rise of 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels,which has contributed to an increase in extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and disruption to ecosystems and human livelihoods; and WHEREAS, Florida—with over 825 miles of coastline and many areas just a few feet above sea level—is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including sea-level rise, flooding, saltwater intrusion, and stronger, more frequent storms; and WHEREAS, climate-related changes such as ocean warming, acidification, and pollution pose severe threats to Florida's coral reefs, marine biodiversity, and fisheries,which are vital to the state's environmental health and economic prosperity; and WHEREAS,VoLo Foundation, in partnership with local municipalities, nonprofit organizations, elected officials, academic institutions, media, and community leaders, is committed to educating Floridians about climate challenges and empowering them with data-driven solutions to take action for a more resilient future; and WHEREAS, Florida Climate Week, held annually in October, offers a platform for communities across the state to engage with climate science, policy, innovation, and resilience strategies through accessible programming available at FloridaClimateWeek.org; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,October 6th-121h 202S,as"Florida Climate Week" in the Village of Tequesta. In Witness Whereof,we have here with set our hand and caused to be affixed the Seal of the Village of Tequesta this 111h day of September 2025. MAYOR ATTEST Molly Young Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Page 7 of 804