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{{Entity|Locale=Monte Sereno|Region=CA|Country=US}}
'''Type''': Resolution

'''Status''': Adopted on 2/19/08

'''Vote''': Unanimous (with two absent)

'''Source File''': http://www.montesereno.org/documents/building/Resolution%20No.%203326.pdf

'''Text''':

'''RESOLUTION NO. 3326'''<br>
''A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTE SERENO ENACTING THREE “GREEN” POLICY RECCOMENDATIONS.''

'''WHEREAS''', the City of Monte Sereno recognizes the significant threat of Global
Climate Change; and

'''WHEREAS''', the City Council of the City of Monte Sereno has directed City staff to
explore alternatives for enhancing “Green” practices; and

'''WHEREAS''', the Santa Clara County Cities Association has adopted three
recommendations for voluntary adoption by all Santa Clara County cities; and

'''WHEREAS''', the City of Monte Sereno participates in the Green Building Collaborative
of the Santa Clara County Cities Association in recognition that the promotion of “Green”
building design will reduce the impact on Global Climate Change; and

'''WHEREAS''', the LEED rating system of the US Green Building Council is recognized
internationally as the standard for commercial and industrial “Green” building design and
evaluation; and

'''WHEREAS''', the Build It Green GreenPoint Rated rating system is recognized as the
state-wide standard for residential “Green” building design and evaluation; and

'''WHEREAS''', requiring a “Green checklist” for all residential and commercial
development proposals over 500 square feet will provide the City of Monte Sereno with the
opportunity to monitor and encourage “Green” building practices in private development; and

'''WHEREAS''', the City of Monte Sereno recognizes and values the importance of greening
City facilities as a means of reducing the impact of Global Climate Change and by requiring
LEED Silver certification for all new or renovated municipal facilities over 5,000 square feet, the
City of Monte Sereno will reduce its environmental impact, and set a positive example for
private development;

'''NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED''' by the City Council of the City of Monte
Sereno enacts three “Green” policy recommendations made by the Santa Clara County Cities
Association to recognize/adopt the LEED/Green Point rating systems; require the completion of
a “Green Checklist” as part of all development applications; and require LEED Silver
certification for all new or renovated municipal buildings over 5,000 square feet.

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