City has passed a resolution of support for the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot that includes recognition that the Hope Spot goal is to focus on activities[i] promoting and supporting education, research, information sharing and sustainable use of our coastal waters.
	City has a Sustainability Lead.
	City has designated a liaison. to work with Blue-Green Connections on Hope Spot related activities.
	At least one Hope Spot education event has been held in the city (the city need not have put on the event).
	City has put on, sponsored, or promoted at least one qualifying sustainability event [ii].
	City has demonstrated action toward sustainable practices [iii].

[i] Activities   may   include   educational   events   through   outreach and school events, information sharing events amongst research organizations and other stakeholders, data gathering and sharing to support research activities, restoration and clean-up activities of our natural coastal areas, promotion of sustainable commercial and recreational fishing, clean water and clean energy initiatives within the City, and engagement with stakeholders to identify other types of activities or initiatives that support the Hope Spot goal.

[ii] Qualifying sustainability events are at the discretion of the Blue-Green Connections, Inc Board of Directors, but include such things as presentations on solar power or reduction of plastics

[iii] This is at the discretion of the Blue-Green Connections, Inc Board of Directors, but includes such things as Sierra Club sponsored Ready for 100 and moving toward ocean friendly practices within their organization and/or the city