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, <br /> . - <br /> €` PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF EVERETT <br /> CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSULTANT <br /> A . Climate&Energy Action Plan I City of Ashland, OR 2016-2017 <br /> , s <br /> Reference:Adam Hanks I Assistant to the City Administrator (541) 552-2046 <br /> adam@ashland.or.us <br /> Cli <br /> ,6 ' • c'-t.=3_- Cascadia recently led development of Ashland's first Climate and Energy Action Plan,which <br /> a3s . . ,• sets forth a roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare the community for <br /> l',. -� : "F= . future climate changes.The climate mitigation element involved building on the City's <br /> y _, . - recent GHG inventory and working with the City and stakeholders to model future <br /> ‘4-.11L',,, emissions scenarios,set reduction targets,and identify and evaluate potential actions.The <br /> adaptation element included conducting a localized climate vulnerability assessment and <br /> prioritizing adaptation options.The process also included facilitating a citizen committee. <br /> Cascadia worked with the City and committee to identify over 180 potential actions and <br /> refine and prioritize a final set of 20 short-term and 40 mid-term actions. Cascadia <br /> produced a final Plan that includes clear plans for implementation and for ongoing <br /> monitoring and evaluation. <br /> Climate Resilience Study I City of Tacoma, WA 12015-2016 <br /> •.,`' " Reference:Jeanne Walter I Management Analyst I iwalter@ci.tacoma.wa.us I (253)502- <br /> ,4 - ...,- ! 2270 <br /> ,-,,/, ;,it , 7.0 Cascadia worked together with Herrera to conduct a climate change resilience study for <br /> ----- the City of Tacoma that covered risks to infrastructure assets, natural systems, and social <br /> i systems.The study included an analysis of climate change projections for the 2050s and <br /> 2100,drawing on the latest science from UW Climate Impacts Group. Cascadia managed <br /> the project,facilitated two stakeholder workshops to raise awareness of anticipated climate <br /> impacts and conduct a participatory evaluation of potential adaptation measures, and . <br /> created the final report. Herrera led the vulnerability assessment and resiliency strategy <br /> development for the built environment, including stormwater,wastewater,and <br /> transportation infrastructure.The report included local climate impacts, maps to illustrate <br /> vulnerabilities,and a shortlist of adaptation strategies and further study needs that took <br /> into consideration City priorities,resource constraints, and windows of opportunity for <br /> adaptation action.The report was accompanied by a graphics-rich summary intended for <br /> public audiences. <br /> B. Have you defaulted on any contracts within the past three years or failed to meet <br /> contract terms? If so, describe. <br /> N/A—in Cascadia's 26 years in business,the firm has never defaulted on a contract or failed to meet contract terms. <br /> t'''' <br /> SCADIA 15 <br />