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Adopted: XXXXXXXXX <br />PARTICIPATION IS AND WILL REMAIN VOLUNATARY: The City's participation in the <br />GreenStep Cities program will continue as long as the program remains voluntary. The City is not <br />interested in participation if, at any time, the City would be obligated or mandated to implement one (1) <br />or more actions. <br />POSITIVE MARKETING FOR THE CITY: Participation in the GreenStep Cities program can and will <br />be used to positively promote the City as a desirable location for a home or business. Participation in <br />the program immediately results in the City being recognized as a GreenStep City and, based on actions <br />that the City has already implemented over the years, the City may already have achieved Step 2. These <br />accomplishments will be incorporated into marketing materials to help attract future residential and <br />commercial growth, which will expand the City's tax base. <br />PROGRAM IS A RESOURCE: Participation in the GreenStep Cities program will be leveraged for <br />access to additional resources. This is beneficial for multiple reasons. First, the City will have access to <br />individuals that have knowledge and experience in one or more of the Best Practices and will be able to <br />answer questions and assist with determining benefits of a particular action. Secondly, having access to <br />these additional resources will limit the amount of Staff time necessary in researching costs, outcomes <br />and benefits of any particular action. <br />AUTHORITY: While the EPB will serve as the primary advisor on elements of the GreenStep Cities <br />program, the City Council has final authority in determining whether any particular action should be <br />further researched and vetted and ultimately whether a particular action will be implemented. <br />Guiding Principles for Participation in the GreenStep Cities Program Page 2 of 2 <br />