DEPARTMENT: Office of Sustainability
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Douglas R. Melnick, AICP, ISSP-SA, CNU-A
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
SUBJECT:
City Council consideration of an Ordinance approving an agreement with TXC Texas Creative, Ltd., to develop and implement the SA Climate Ready Public Engagement & Communications Initiative.
SUMMARY:
The City of San Antonio solicited proposals from qualified respondents to implement the SA Climate Ready Public Engagement & Communications Initiative, which will inform the greater San Antonio community about the benefits of climate action and adaptation activities with goals to achieve reduced energy use and utility costs, reduced greenhouse gases and criteria air pollutants, and improved quality-of-life and equity for all residents. Equity themes, as defined in the SA Climate Ready, Climate Action & Adaptation Plan, include access and accessibility; affordability; cultural preservation; health; and, safety and security. The objective of this initiative is to continue education, awareness and conversation in order to ensure cross-sector involvement and buy-in for implementation of climate mitigation and air quality policies, programs and projects. To accomplish this objective, the initiative will focus on direct messaging and engagement with the general public and with specific key audiences and will utilize various media avenues. The annual budget for this initiative is $195,000.00 for the first year, with two one-year renewal options. Funding for this agreement is available in the FY 2020 Budget for the Office of Sustainability.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
City Council adopted the SA Tomorrow Sustainability Plan on August 11, 2016, to guide the City toward smart, sustainable growth as it prepares for a million more people by 2040. The plan incorporates the objectives of the Mission Verde Plan and provided the foundation for future climate action planning. On June 22, 2017, City Council passed a resolution in support of t...
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