WHEREAS:	The City of Cambridge, MIT and Harvard University have had a history of success working together to advance sustainability in Cambridge; and
WHEREAS:	The three organizations are now leading by example in pursuing projects in energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste management and promoting non-auto transportation amongst other efforts; and
WHEREAS:	By joining forces the three organizations can accomplish more than by working independently; and
WHEREAS:	By formalizing an agreement to collaborate, the three organizations will be more effective in engaging additional community partners in these efforts; now therefore be it
ORDERED:	That the City Manager and the Mayor work with Harvard and MIT to draft a declaration of intent to create a Cambridge Compact for a Sustainable Future with a goal of signing such a Declaration on Earth Day 2013.