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17 <br /> Slide #2 <br /> The CAP will provide the"road map"(specific <br /> strategies and funding needed)to help achieve <br /> climate resolutions passed by the Board in recent <br /> years: <br /> • 2017, <br /> -Uphold the Paris Climate Agreement to reduce <br /> greenhouse gas emissions between 26 and 28 <br /> percent by 2025 from 2005 levels <br /> -Transition to a 100%renewable energy based <br /> economy by 2050 <br /> • 201$: <br /> -Became a signatory to the Global Covenant of <br /> Mayors Climate and Energy Alliance which calls <br /> for a climate action plan to be created and <br /> implemented. <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> �k7R77I CA7N?L[NA <br /> Slide #3 <br /> Climate Action Planning Steps: <br /> • Submitted CAP RFQ May 2022 <br /> • Evaluation team reviewed proposals (internal staff and <br /> CFE representative) <br /> • References checked <br /> • Unanimous decision to select Blue Strike <br /> Environmental Consulting to lead CAP process <br /> • Cost proposal and timellne received from Blue Strike <br /> Environmental <br /> • Performance service contract drafted <br /> • Board approval and authorization <br /> GRANGE COUNTY <br /> NOWn 1 CAW3LINA <br /> Steve Arndt said these steps have already occurred. <br /> Slide #4 <br /> Key Components of <br /> Climate Action Plan <br /> • Equity and social justice integrated throughout <br /> Visioning and Goals <br /> • Updated GHG Inventory <br /> • Review and synthesis of Town CAPS and existing Orange <br /> County plans, polioies and programs <br /> Stakeholder/Community Engagement (virtual, surveys, in <br /> person and community outreach) <br /> Development of strategies,methodology for implementation <br /> and evaluation <br /> • Presentation of draft Climate Aotion Plan <br /> • Detailed funding plan and climate action dashboard <br /> Final Climate Action Plan presentation and adoption <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> .k7R_n I CAM)LINA <br />