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Green Communities Initiative
THE CITY OP DLJB E Masterpiece cm the ll~isszssippi MEMORANDUM August 30, 2007 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Green Communities Initiative Assistant City Manager Cindy Steinhauser is providing an update on establishing Dubuque as a Green Community. In September 2006, the Dubuque City Council identified Green City Designation as one of its top priorities. In response to this a committee of City staff have been meeting to discuss the characteristics of green city design and operation and how best to approach implementation of this priority. Assistant City Manager Cindy Steinhauser is recommending the formation of a community task force to assist in developing the Green City Initiative. The Fiscal Year 2008 budget includes hiring a consultant to facilitate this process. It is important to note that there are several things that are underway, including development standards tied to incentives, that will continue to move forward in a parallel fashion. Cindy Steinhauser will have a short presentation at the City Council meeting. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager THE CITY OF DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi MEMORANDUM August 10, 2007 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Green Communities Initiative Introduction The purpose of this memo is to provide an update establishing Dubuque as a Green Community and to seek City Council direction. Background In September 2006, the Dubuque City Council identified Green City Designation as one of its top priorities. In response to this a committee of city staff have been meeting to discuss the characteristics of green city design and operation and how best to approach implementation of this priority. City staff on the initial committee included Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens, Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan, Building Services Manager Rich Russell, Project Manager Steve Sampson-Brown and myself. Additional city staff that joined the committee included Park Division Manager Bob Fritsch, Solid Waste Management Supervisor Paul Schultz and Assistant City Manager for Intergovernmental Affairs Teri Goodmann. Discussion Research Our research involved looking at national programs that provide some type of "green" designation such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Green Building Council and others. In addition, city staff contacted various cities across the United States who had undertaken some measure of a "green" initiative. During the course of our research, three broad concepts became a common theme through the "green" research. That in undertaking a "green" initiative there are three underlying principles; green, sustainable and wellness. These terms are often used interchangeably but have very distinct differences when undertaking a "green" initiative. The term "green" refers to energy-efficient, eco-friendly characteristics that cause minimal negative environmental impact. The term "sustainability" is defined by a community's ability to meet the environmental, economic, and social equity needs of today without reducing the ability of future generations to meet their needs.. The term "wellness" refers to a quality of life that combines health and happiness. These three terms help a city to shape a green program that is comprehensive in nature and addresses what our committee has been referring to as the 7 E's of Green: Environment, Energy, Economics, Equity, Education, Empowerment and Enjoyment. It is with these broad concepts in mind, that we have reviewed models being used and developed across the United States. Our research has included the following models: • US Green Building Council: LEED program • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star program • EPA Green Communities • EnviroStars (Washington State) • American Institute of Architects: Communities By Design program • GreenStar Program based out of Anchorage, Alaska • National Association of Homebuilders In addition, city staff has done research on programs in the following States: • Seattle ,Washington • Madison, Wisconsin • Stevens Point, Wisconsin • St. Paul, Minnesota • Minneapolis, Minnesota • Burlington, Vermont • Boulder, Colorado • Flagstaff, Arizona • State of Florida • State of New Mexico • Washington State Attachment A is a summary of this research and the "ecopriorities" that each model addresses. Also shown in Attachment A is a brief summary of the models researched, their area of focus and target audience for their program. Attachment B is a summary of the cities contacted, green models they use and a description of any incentives offered. In reviewing this information it became apparent that no one program has been designed to address the concepts of green, sustainable and wellness in a balanced fashion. Many of the models reviewed focus on one or more green initiatives but do not address all the dynamics of a complete green city. As we discussed these models, it became clear to city staff that all of them have community-wide impacts and which areas should represent the highest priority for Dubuque achieving a "green" status is something that the citizens of Dubuque should provide input. This is part of the education component that is critical to the implementation of a "green" program. Kyoto Protocol Also as part of our research, City Council directed to city staff to provide information on best practices that we are already implementing that help meet some of the goals 2 identified in the Kyoto Protocol. Attachment C is a copy of the information that was previously provided to City Council regarding this request. Also, in February 2007, SustainLane, a private think tank that deals with green initiatives and sustainability, published the first systematic report card on measuring city quality of life combined with resource impacts. How Green Is Your City lays out a metric of sustainability that will likely become the international standard. Solid Waste Supervisor Paul Schultz worked with GIS Specialist Nikki Brietspecker to create an asset map of Dubuque based upon these measurements that displays the characteristics and examples of "green" initiatives already underway in Dubuque (Attachment D). This asset mapping was also incorporated into the information provided to the Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) consultants that the city of Dubuque is working with as part of our SDAT grant the City received from the American Institute of Architects. State of Iowa initiative The city of Dubuque has also advocated for green initiatives at the State level. This advocacy has included increased funding for Historic Tax Credits which promote redevelopment of existing structures and minimize landfill waste and promote smart growth initiatives. As a direct result of the city of Dubuque's advocacy efforts during the 2007 Iowa Legislative session, funding for Historic Tax Credits was increased and supported by Governor Culver. On a related matter, during the 2007 Iowa Legislative session, the House passed HF 773 which charged the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to develop an "Energy City" designation program with the objective of encouraging cities to develop and implement innovative energy efficiency programs. 1. To qualify for designation, a city must apply and indicate: a. Their community-based plans for energy reduction projects, energy-efficient building construction and rehabilitation, and alternative or renewable energy production. b. Their efforts to secure local funding and grants. c. The involvement of local schools, civic organizations, chambers of commerce, and private groups in a community-based plan. d. Existing or proposed ordinances encouraging energy efficiency and conservation, recycling efforts, and energy-efficient building code provisions and enforcement. e. Organization of an energy day observance and proclamation with a commemorating event and awards ceremony for leading energy=efficient community businesses, groups, schools, or individuals. 2. IDNR must establish criteria for awarding energy city designations. If more than one designation is awarded annually, the criteria shall include a requirement that the department award the designations to cities of varying populations. IDNR should also develop a procedure to coordinate with other state agencies preferences given in the awarding of grants or making of loans to energy city designated applicants. 3 City staff has identified this as a unique opportunity to work in partnership with the State and has had preliminary discussions with representatives from the IDNR about developing a pilot partnership between the City of Dubuque and IDNR. This partnership would develop the criteria for the State's "Energy City" designation. Our conversations have included the idea of broadening the "Energy City" designation to include other "green" initiatives and fits well the Dubuque's initiative. Federal Initiative The city of Dubuque is also advocating for green initiatives at the Federal level. Included in our Federal Strategy is the support for creating incentives such as tax credits for "Green projects". Also included in our advocacy efforts is the support for establishing a Federal Environmental Block Grant program to promote sustainable communities. Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) Process As mentioned above, the City of Dubuque was the recipient of an SDAT grant from the American Institute of Architects. Dubuque was one of six community and the first community in lowas to be selected for this grant. The SDAT program is a community assistance program that focuses on the principles of sustainability. As mentioned sustainability is defined by a community's ability to meet the environmental, economic, and social equity needs of today without reducing the ability of future generations to meet their needs. This year-long grant will seek to address five major critical land use and urban design issues: 1. Urban Sprawl versus Planned and Managed Growth 2. Bluff Development versus Bluff Preservation 3. Storm Water Run-off versus Storm Water Management 4. Traditional Development versus Sustainable Design 5. Neighborhood Disinvestment versus Neighborhood Revitalization The collaborative process will bring together teams of volunteer professionals (architects, urban designers, planners, hydrologists, economists, attorneys, and others) to work with community decision-makers and stakeholders to: • help them develop a vision and framework for a sustainable future. • provide a roadmap for communities seeking to improve their sustainability. • achieve balance between cultural, environmental, and economic systems. Input gathered thru the SDAT process will be critical in helping Dubuque define what we mean by "green". This input will also help us work the with State to establish a framework for a State designation that is based upon citizen input. However, since the SDAT process is focused on land-use and urban design issues, an input process is still needed to gather input from citizens on our three broad concepts: green, sustainable and wellness and the 7 E's of these concepts. Unified Development Code 4 The City is preparing a Unified Development Code (UDC that will combine updated zoning, subdivision, sign, and historic preservation regulations. The Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances do not always adequately address land use, historic preservation, and urban design objectives of the Comprehensive Plan such as encouraging a more urban streetscape, mixed use, downtown housing, flexible site development, alternative transportation, and smart growth. The UDC will address these concerns and provide regulations, standards, and guidelines for sustainable design. Neighborhood Green Initiatives Lastly, in May 2007 Dubuque Main Street hosted a speaker on sustainable development and how this initiative is synergistic with some of the city of Dubuque's existing policies and initiatives such as planned and managed growth, smart growth and design as well as historic preservation. The presenter then went on to explain how sustainable development must involve three overriding principles of Economic responsibility, Environmental responsibility and Social/Cultural responsibility. Attachment E is a graphic that shows how these three principles interact. When you have a sustainable initiative that has environmental and economic responsibility that initiative is viable. When your sustainable initiative involves economic and social/cultural responsibility it is equitable. When your sustainable initiative has environmental and social/cultural responsibility it is livable. However when your sustainable initiative involves all three principles, you have an initiative that is Viable, Livable and Equitable. Currently there are numerous models that exist in the city of Dubuque that address each of these initiatives individually. The following are examples of projects that address these initiatives. Environmental responsibility: • The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, a $62 million facility that tells the story of the Mississippi River from the wetlands of Minnesota to the Gulf. The complex houses the William Woodward Discovery Center, the National Rivers Hall of Fame, the Fred W. Woodward Riverboat Museum, the Pfohl Boatyard, a wetland, and a refurbished train depot. • E.B. Lyons Center expansion -The 1,380-acre Mines of Spain State Recreation Area near Dubuque has served as a focal point for environmental and cultural educational programs and interpretive activities for the tri-state area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin for many years. The planned expansion will double its size and create more space for interpretation and education. With the expansion, we envision an increase of interpretive programs, an increase in visitation, and an increase in partnerships with other organizations that are interested in the future of the tri-state area's historical, archeological, and natural resources. The outcome will be to provide a place for expanded education, a greater variety of experiences for the visitor and a focus on environmental stewardship and sustainability. • Tri-State Trail Vision is anon-profit group that is working to develop an Integrated Walking/Biking/Hiking Trail System in the Dubuque metro area -- one of the Top 5 10 Big Ideas for community projects identified through the Envision 2010 community visioning process. The Bi-lingual Bike/Hike Trail Signage Project will help both our group and the City of Dubuque to implement sustainable bicycle and pedestrian options in our metro area. Economic responsibility: • America's River Phase I, a $188M riverfront redevelopment project, transformed underutilized, industrial, brownfield property into a campus capturing the historical, environmental, educational and recreational majesty of the Mississippi River. • Greater Dubuque Development's Destination for Opportunity program - an aggressive 5 year plan-addresses economic growth in the Dubuque area by providing resources to assist in business retention, recruitment and expansion, workforce retention and recruitment, and retail development. Social/Cultural Responsibility: • Crescent Community Health Center -This project involved the adaptive reuse of the historic Dubuque Casket Company into the Crescent Community Health Center, Project Concern and Washington Court Apartments. This serves as an excellent example of the efficient use of resources to develop sustainable communities that provide a high quality of life. . • Every Child, Every Promise -This is a Dubuque, Iowa county-wide community engagement and education process for all citizens. Modeled after the America's Promise, uses the Five Promises framework to shape their efforts and improve the odds for youth: Caring Adults, Safe Places, Healthy Start, Effective Education and Opportunities to Help Others • Proudly Accessible Dubuque -This is an independent program to education and raise awareness and encourage compliance to current accessibility laws. • The Bi-lingual Bike/Hike Trail Signage Project, a signed, on-street bike/hike trail system throughout the city of Dubuque to encourage recreation and wellness. These on-street trails will provide safe and ready access from neighborhoods to paved off-road trails, transit stops, schools, and parks. The Bi-lingual Bike/Hike Trail Signage Project will help implement sustainable bicycle and pedestrian options in our community. While each of the projects above address one of the three initiatives of sustainable development, just over one year ago the citizens of Dubuque participated in a project that addressed all three initiatives -Envision 2010. This process lead by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque and the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, with funding provided by the Dubuque Racing Association, engaged thousands of citizens in a dialog to develop "Big ideas with broad acceptance that will have along-term, positive impact on the growth and quality of life of the greater Dubuque community." Many of the projects identified under one of the three initiatives listed above were a direct result of the ideas generated by the Envision 2010 process. Another such model that incorporates these three principles already underway is the Washington Neighborhood revitalization strategy. The City Council adopted the 6 Washington Street Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy in 2005. The City's Housing and Community Development Department is leading a program of concentrated activities to encourage more owner investment and housing rehabilitation in the Washington Street Neighborhood. Underway is a program of intensified marketing and financial incentives designed to encourage private housing investment. A visioning process has begun, ensuring adequate representation of differing interests and ownership of public actions taken to achieve neighborhood improvement goals. The most recent model that been adopted by the City Council and that is the Warehouse District Revitalization Strategy. The City Council recently adopted a Warehouse District Revitalization Strategy submitted by a core group of Warehouse District property owners. This 28-building district adjacent to the downtown core comprises the only intact cluster of major industrial buildings in the city. The preservation and restoration of these large structures provides many opportunities for major/large space mixed use development. Recommendation The synergy of the initiatives identified above presents a unique opportunity for the city of Dubuque. Included in the FY '08 budget is funds to hire a consultant to assist the city of Dubuque in defining the "Green City Designation." Based upon this information, the committee is recommending that the city establish a community task force to assist in developing our Green City Initiative. The task force should include broad-based community stakeholders who represent different resources and / or needs. Under this process, the task force would review the summary information collected by city staff on the "Green City" models, programs and designation procedures as well as coordinate with the SDAT initiative. This process would include asking such questions as: What do we like about these programs? What initiatives could we support /duplicate in Dubuque? We recommend the task force include a representative from each of the following businesses or organizations: Alliant Energy Aquila Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Developer's Roundtable DMATS Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Dubuque Area Congregations United (DACU) Dubuque Community School District Dubuque County Dubuque Initiatives Dubuque Main Street Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency 7 Dubuque Racing Association Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Historic Preservation Commission Holy Family Schools Homebuilders Association Housing Commission Iowa Department of Natural Resources Long Range Planning Commission National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium Neighborhood Associations (1 representative each) Zoning Board of Adjustment Zoning Commission In addition, we recommend that the task force include the following city staff: Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann Building Services Manager Rich Russell Civil Engineer Deron Muehring Human Rights Director Kelly Larson Neighborhood Development Specialist Jerelyn O'Connor Park Division Manager Bob Fritsch Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens Police Captain Russ Stecklein Project Manager Steve Sampson-Brown Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan Solid Waste Management Supervisor Paul Schultz As mentioned, the role of the task force and the consultant approved to be hired in FY08 would be to develop a list of recommendations that included the "green" initiatives and designation process that best meets the needs of Dubuque. Upon City Council concurrence with the recommendations from the Green City task force, city staff would look to implement internal administrative policies, propose revised city codes, propose design incentives and awards, proposed establishing a Green Building Council, implement ecoliteracy training, and propose energy efficiency and pollution prevention campaigns that reflect the goals of the adopted recommendations. It is important to note that there are numerous green initiatives already underway within the city of Dubuque. The city will continue to implement these green initiatives even as we undertake this process. One consistent message in all of this information is the need for education. In order for a green strategy to be effective education and implementation will be critical to measuring the success of this program. This may result in a budget request during the next fiscal year for additional resources, including the possibility of additional city staff, to assist the many city departments, city partners and citizens involved in the implementation of the green program. 8 Request The requested action is for you to review the above recommendation and provide city staff with direction. Cc: Green City task force 9 Attachment A Green Star Y Y Y Y Y Y EPA Green Communities Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y EnviroStars Y Y Y American Institute of Architecture Y Y Y Y U.S. Green Buildin Council: LEED Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y EPA Energy Star Y Y Natl Assoc. of Homebuilders Y Y Green Star Waste/Pollution Businesses/Or anizations EPA Green Communities Sustainabili Communities EnviroStars - WA State Pollution P2 Businesses American Instituteof Architecture Commuities b Desi n Structures Businesses/Homes U.S. Green Building Council: LEED Structures Hi h end develo ment EPA Ener Star Ener Businesses/Homes Natl Assoc. of Homebuilders Conservation Desi n Residential Construction and Land develo ment Attachment B Green Cities or States C /State Pursuin Gn3en Desi nation? Develo ment incentives offered? St. Paul, MN Informall Various: developers and homeowners get assistance with cost energy conservation consultants. Tax exemptions for value of winde and phot-voltaic systems. State sales tax is waived on solar s stems. Solar and wind easements ermitted b State law. Madison, WI Informall No, volunta uidelines are used b develo ers based on local market demand Stevens Point, WI No No, some develo ers are seein a market demand and offerin reen" features on own. Seattle, WA Informall Yes Minnea olis, MN No No Burlin ton, VT Informall Boulder, CO Informall Currently developing "Sustainability Plan" with formal requirements and incentives, nothing ado ted et. Fla staff, AZ Informall Currently developing "Sustainability Plan" with formal requirements and incentives. Some Commercial building code requirements in place associated with "Dark Skies" ordinance. Will be ado tin 2006 International Ener Conservation Code. Florida Yes State desi nation New Mexico Yes State desi nation Washin ton Yes EnviroStars ro ram /~-~~ ~C 7T-iE CITY OF Dub E MEMQRANDUM ~-~~ November 15, 2006 TO: Department and Division Manager FROM: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Green Communities Best Practices Included in the 2006-2007 Policy Agenda for the City Council is the designation as a Green City. I have established a task force of city employees to look at this issue and to make recommendations on how we implement this initiative. As part of this process, the City Council has asked for information on current initiatives that we are doing within each of our departments that address this initiative. Specifically, the City Council has asked for information on best practices that meet some of the initiatives identified in the Kyoto Protocol. A copy of the Kyoto Protocol is attached for your review. Please go to Section C items 1-12 and provide me with a list of any initiatives you are currently doing within your department that address these items. Also Attached is a summary report from the US Conference of Mayors regarding Best Practices undertaken by communities. You will note that this summary of best practices is categorized by the issue it addresses (i.e. Fuels, Vehicles & Transit, Housing, Municipal Buildings etc.}. Please also use this information as a guide in identifying initiatives within your department that support a Green Community initiative. It would be helpful if you would use the following format when submitting your information to me: Example: Dept Description of Proiect/lnitiative Issue addressed Public Works Food Scrap Recycling program Kyoto Protocol item # c 10 Building Dept Automatic Light sensors on city facilities Municipal Buildings best practice Please provide me with this information by Friday, December 2. This information will then be compiled and submitted to the City Council for the December 18, 2006 City Council meeting. Thank you for your assistance with this request. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. THE CITY OF DuB E MEMORANDUM ~-~- December 13, 2006 TO: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager FROM: David Harris, Director Housing and Community Development Dept. RE: Green Communities Best Practices The Housing Department has been practicing the Kyoto protocol. The Lead Paint Program is using Kyoto protocol # c5 and c6. The Rehabilitation Activity is using protocols #4 and #10 in their deconstruction and landfill diversion program since July, 2004 for the Bee Branch, 32"d Street, Health Clinic, Washington Park Projects. 91 % of the materials from the acquired houses were diverted from the landfill (see attached spreadsheet). Prepared by: Joleen Patterson, Rehab Programs Supervisor Dept. Description of Project/Initiative Issue Addressed Housing & Comm. Dept. Lead Based Paint Program c. 5 & 6 CITY OF DUBUQUE HOUSING Deconstruction/Demolition Landfill Diversion Program 32nd STREET BASIN FINISH TOTAL PROJECT TOTAL WEIGHT MATERIAL TOTAL AVOIDED DATE PROJECT OWNER ARCHITECT CONTRACTOR WASTE GENERATED MATERIAL DIVERTED PER CENT LANG FILLED PER CENT DISPOSAL FEES Jul-04 815 Gillespie DBQ. Housing NA Moved X X X X X X May-05 895 W. 32nd St. DBQ. Housing NA Mid America Arch Salvage 98.23 88.22 89.81% 10.01 10.19 % $2,708.46 May-OS 775 Gillespie DBQ. Housing NA Frey Construction Co. 330.93 309.42 93.50% 21.51 6.50% $9,508.50 Jun-05 805 W. 32nd St DBQ. Housing NA Tri State Devebpment Co. 153.42 123.36 80.41% 30.06 19.59 % $3,787.15 Jun-05 815 W. 32nd St. DBQ. Housing NA Tri State Development Co. 99.69 80.96 81.21% 18.73 18.79% $2,485.59 Jun-05 827 W 32nd. St. DBQ. Houslno NA Moved X X X X X X Nov-05 685 W 32nd. St. OBQ. Housing NA Mike Winger Construction Co. 232.55 217.10 93.36% 15.45 6.64% $6,834.31 Dec-05 695 W 32nd. St. DBQ. Housing NA Mike Winger Construction Co. 271.86 254.90 93.76% 16.96 6.24% $8,024.25 Dec-05 645 Gillespie DBQ. Housing NA JeH Kieffer Excavating 79.76 78.03 97.83% 1.73 2.17 % $2,456.38 Feb-O6 715 W 32nd. St. DBQ. Housing NA Frey ConsWClion Co. 60.90 49.4 81.12% 11.50 18.88% $1,555.11 Apr-06 745 Gillespie DBQ. Housing NA Mike Winger Construction Co. 88.96 79.5 89.37% 9.46 10.63 % $2,502.66 Jun-06 755 W 32nd. St. DBQ. Housing NA Moved X X X X X X Jun-06 775 W 32nd. Sl. DBQ. Housing NA Moved X X X X X X ?-7 625 Gillespie NA ?-? 655 Gillespie NA SUBTOTAL 1416,30 1280.69 90.44% 135.41 9.56% 539,862.42 HEALTH CLINIC Nov-O6 Dec-06 1703 Elm SL 1721 Elm St. DBQ. Housing DBQ. Housing NA NA Mike Winger Construction Co. ~i ~,`~ Portzen Construction Inc ~• rte' s' ~~' a :+i ^" ' • "'~'" Dr 7~~'~' ' ~t ' ' ' ~ ''~y KI r ~~1 I I~~' ~ ~' f''~ ~~ Dec-06 1731 Elm St. DBQ, Housing NA , . Portzen ConsWctbn, Inc. ~ ~ ~ { U . e ~. . '7yp~ ~~ Dec-06 1711 Elm St. DBQ. Housing NA Mike Win er Construction Co. ~, x° , . ', ~ ,,, ~ ~"th ~ a~l 4~a~, SUBTOTAL 0 , _, , _ . 0 #DN/01 , , 0 _ Y . ,_ #Dlvrm µ sn nn WASHINGTON PARK Jul-06 1837 Washington St. DBQ. Housing NA Moved X X X X X X Jul-O6 1839 Washington St. DBQ. Housing NA Mike Winger Construction Co 74 00 65 50 88 51°k 8 50 11 49% $2 111 07 SUBTOTAL 74.00 65.5 68.51 % 8.5 11.49% 52,111.07 BEE BRANCH Tri State Development Co. 149.66 Frey Construction Co. 99.59 137.90 91.31 92.14% 91.139% 11.76 8.28 7.86% 8.31 $4,341.09 $2,874.44 Sep-O6 512 Lincoln Ave. DBQ. Housing NA Mike Winger Construction Co 94 00 __ ..-.. ~...~ 82 00 87.23% -.. ~.. ~ -o .DC ion. ~~ 12.00 12 77°/ $2 642 86 ?-? ?•? 2305/2307 Prince SL 2104KnIestSt DBQ. Housing DBQ Housin NA NA °i~ r~}'~f1 , ax1, ~~ ;.~ t~"~`u -ik '"r1~ ~ n' ;t 14 >i~ 4 Qi'ir : 1 ~ °~~ t ~ 5 , F ~,<~ c,ty~ r'i;'a1'' S!„'`~~.>i s r ~~m'4~`( r' :~ +r o- e~~,IN}I, i r ~ ,I ar.:, I ~ r ~ ' ~ ~ ~ t~ ~~ ~ ~~~~ r ~ ~~ ~ " ? 7 . . e ; . . ~ ;-, .. ,.;.r..~-:. _..~:::x..~.r~ ~.. ts~,L~ ~ . .. ,:.; ... ,tx t1.. l~ ~;~ , s.t ~ ~., .~. ~-~..~. ,~ tiv ~?" '~ " ~a y; 7Y` f.>z~:~ r:°!.~ir~..'„X . , . i r,~', ..t ~`>:.`a }4, i ' I F ~ J - I;: - 63 Others NA . SUBTOTAL 417.21 380.94 91.31% 36.27 8.69% 512,053.49 GRAND TOTAL 1907.51 1727.33 90.55% 180.18 9.45 % 554,026.97 11/30/2006 DBQ Housing Nov-05 503 Rhomberg DBQ. Housing NA Dec-OS 514 Lincoln Ave. DBQ. Housing NA TFIE C'11'Y OF ~ '*~ ~,°~-~~ December 13, 2006 MEMORANDUM TO: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager FROM: Aaron DeJong, Assistant Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Green Community Best Practices The following are the projects the Economic Development Department is currently working on that coincides with Green Community Best Practices and the Kyoto Protocol: DeptDept Description of Proiect Issue Addressedof Proiect Issue Addressed Econ Dev. DA-Restrict land purchase to Kyoto #c2 essential needs Econ. Dev. Warehouse District Kyoto #c2 Econ. Dev. Port redevelopment Kyoto #c2 Econ. Dev. DICW landscaping requirements Kyoto #cl 1 F:IUSERS1AdejonglHeiar Ad Hoc1061130 Green Communities Cindy.doc THE CITY OF DuB E ~~ November 30, 2006 Memorandum TO: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager FROM: Rich Russell, Building Services Manager ~~ SUBJECT: Green Communities Best Practices Items for inclusion in the list of Best Practices: Building Dept Light Sensors in City Facilities Municipal Buildings Best Practices Building Dept Programmable Thermostats Municipal Buildings Best Practices Building Dept LED Sign at Grand River Center Municipal Buildings Best Practices Building Dept Affordable Housing Downtown Kyoto Protocol C2 The last one could be added to a "Downtown Master Plan" that would also fall under the Kyoto Protocol C2. Program, Project, or Issue De artment Initiative Descri lion Addressed Engineering Stream-bank Dubuque's drainage system includes an extensive network of creeks and ditches, many Water Resource Rehabilitation being entirely on private property. It is prohibitively expensive for the average homeowner Protection Assistance to hire an engineer and pay for improvements required to maintain creeks and ditches that Program cross their property. The intent of the program is to enable homeowners to improve their situation by supplying materials such as rip-rap and erosion control blankets. The project will help private property owners purchase the materials (rip-rap, erosion, control blankets, etc.) to help the property owner prevent erosion. Funds are intended to be no rester than a 50% match with rivate funds. Engineering Illicit Discharge The program was established to identify and eliminate non-stormwater discharge into the Water Resource Detection & city storm sewer system. The program includes annual dry weather flow inspections of all Protection Elimination known outfalls, sampling and analysis of dry weather flows, procedures to identify the Pro ram sources of the dr weather flows and rocedures for disconnectin illicit connections. Engineering Post- An ordinance is currently under development that will require that water quality and Water Resource Construction quantity components are considered in the design of new construction and implemented Protection Runoff Controls when practical. The ordinance will promote the use of storm water detention and retention, grass swales, bio-retention swales, riparian buffers and proper operation and maintenance of these facilities. This City Council endorsed the ordinance with the adoption of Resolution 413-04, a rovin the cit 's NPDES stormwater ermit authored b the IDNR. Engineering Sanitary Sewer The program identifies sources and steps to reduce I&I to reduce the potential for sewer Water Resource Infiltration and backups and sanitary sewer overflows when it rains. Components of the comprehensive Protection Inflow Detection program include: & Elimination Program 1) Manhole Replacement Program provides for the scheduled replacement of old brick sanitary sewer manholes which are a source of I&I into the sanitary sewer; 2) Sanitary Sewer Lining Program provides for systematic lining of sanitary sewers throughout the City on a predetermined schedule or as needed to prevent collapses and eliminate a potential source of I&I; and 3) Sanitary Sewer Lateral Replacement program requires that all aging sanitary sewer laterals (along with the city main) be reconstructed with the reconstruction of a city street. The program includes financial assistance to low-to-moderate- income residents. Engineering Sanitary Sewer This study is focusing on the City's large diameter interceptor sewers. It will determine if a Water Resource Master Plan line is too small for existing flows and/or too small for future flows and if deficiencies are Protection created in dr weather or in wet weather when rain ets into the sewers stem. B understanding flows in the system and comparing them to available capacity, the City can work to reduce the likelihood of a sewer system overflow. When overflows occur, the sewage spills out of the collection system into the stormwater drainage system and ultimate) into the Mississi i River because it has reached its ca acit . Engineering Construction Site An ordinance is under development that will require proper soil erosion and sediment Water Resource Runoff Controls control during land disturbing activity. Protection Program includes city site plan and pollution prevention plan review and approval prior to the city's authorization for the construction activities for which a state NPDES construction site permit is required. It requires compliance with the state's stormwater General Permit No. 2 and the city performs inspections at least once each calendar quarter to ensure ermit com liance. Engineering Public Education The public education and outreach program utilizes a variety of methods to help citizens Water Resource and Outreach on realize that their actions can impact (both good and bad) our local water resources such Protection Storm Water as the Mississippi River. Information about ways that citizens can help maintain the Impacts integrity of our water resources by reducing the actions that they might unknowingly take that can pollute our local waters is provided on the City`s web page, a brochure sent out annual) to over 21,000 residents, and the cit 's cable channel. Engineering Septic Tank City ordinance requires properties on a septic system that are within 200 feet of the city Water Resource Elimination sanitary sewer system to eliminate the septic system and connect to the city system. Protection Program Annual funding assistance has been provided in the city's Capital Improvement Program Budget for low-to-moderate income residents and for residents where the cost to connect to the cit sewer resents a financial hardshi . Engineering Millings The City of Dubuque has recycled some of the millings from the Annual Asphalt Paving Energy Program to be used as fill for the Dubuque Independent Softball Fields and for Dubuque Conservation County Emergency Responder Training Center. The use of this material reduces the amount of fossil fuels needed to crush base material. The reuse of this material also eliminates the need to dis ose of waste material into the count landfill Engineering NW Arterial . Phase 1 project is a 2.2 mile, 10-foot wide off-road trail along Iowa Highway 32 from John Energy Hike-Bike Trail F. Kennedy Road to the planned extension of the Dubuque County Heritage Trail just east Conservation Phase I of the intersection of U.S. 52/Iowa 386 (John Deere Road). This trail was recently com leted and will facilitate hikin and bikin as alternative forms of trans ortation Engineering NW Arterial . The City of Dubuque is currently pursuing a grant to help fund phase 2 of the NW Arterial Energy Hike-Bike Trail Hike-Bike Trail. Phase 2 will continue the 10' wide paved trail 2.26 miles from John F. Conservation Phase 2 Kennedy Road to Pennsylvania Avenue along Iowa 32 (NW Arterial). This trail will be h sicall se arated from Iowa 32 in existin IDOT ri ht-of-wa . Program, Project, or Issue De artment Initiative Descri tion Addressed Engineering Traffic Signals The City of Dubuque is actively pursuing "Safe Routes To School" grants. Safe Routes to Fuel Reduction School is a national program that encourages youth and families to choose walking, bicycling and other active ways to get to and from school. The City of Dubuque is currently designing a traffic operations center to be housed on the 3`d floor of City Hall. The City of Dubuque has recently received a Iowa Clean Air Attainment grant to purchase a city wide traffic control system. This traffic control system will include Internet protocol based hardware and software that will be housed in the traffic operation center and will include additional equipment in the field that is linked via fiber optics. This traffic operation center will be the common link to each individual signal system city wide. This system will greatly enhance the city's ability to monitor, control, change and evaluate traffic conditions throughout Dubuque's many traffic corridors. This system as a whole will allow for greater efficiency of the traffic signals. Engineering LED Traffic All 112 of Dubuque's signalized intersections were converted to LED technology in 2002. Fuef Reduction Signals This LED technology uses only 10 watts as compared to 150 watt incandescent bulbs. This significant increase in efficiency also allows for the use of battery backups at a majority of signalized intersections throughout the city. Engineering Street Lights All street lighting in the city of Dubuque, whether owned by the city or leased through our Fuel Reduction energy provider, are energy efficient high pressure sodium. There are a few select areas along the river that use nostalgic lighting that is metal halide which is also energy efficient. The city is looking into alternate lighting sources such as induction lamps and LED. Currently there is a project in design that would rebuild the bridge lighting along Dubuque's 3rd Street overpass leading to the Port of Dubuque. Dubuque is looking into LED fixtures as a possible lighting source for this bridge lighting project. F:tUSERS~ISChluettPROJECT1Water Resource - Green.doc CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM December 1, 2006 TO: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager FROM: Scott J. Neyens, Assistant Fire Chief '~ , SUBJECT: Green Communities Best Practice Most of the projects the Fire Department has done have been part of normal maintenance replacement projects such as replacement of furnaces, boilers and fire station windows with energy efficient ones. We have done several lighting projects with a specific goal of reducing our energy cost. We have also changed to using Sierra antifreeze in all vehicles and using oil less primers in new fire apparatus to help reduce pollutants to the environment. The use of the new training facility will use clean burning propane for training fires instead of burning old houses which send pollutants into the air. The last item to mention is waiting to order a new fire truck chassis until the manufacturer could meet the new EPA standards. This change greatly reduces the emissions released to the atmosphere for this and future vehicles. have summarized these projects into general categories as you have requested. Dept. Description of Project Issue Addressed Fire Replacement of lighting, windows, furnaces with Kyoto #C-5 energy efficient units. Fire Use clean training burns at Training Facility Fire Buying vehicles that meet new EPA emission standards. Fire Using products or equipment that are environmentally friendly. Best Practices Air Quality Best Practices/Fuels vehicles, 8~ transit Bet Practices Energy & Environmental Cc: Dan Brown, Fire Chief THE CITY OF DUB E MEMORANDUM November 30, 2006 TO: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager FROM: Gil D. Spence, Leisure Services Manager SUBJECT: Green Communities Best Practices LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Description of Project /Initiative • Free Ride to Fun City • Geo Thermo heating /cooling in Comiskey Building • Replace windows in Bunker Hill building • Replace Five Flags marquee with LED lights • Replace Five Flags arena lights • Replace Eagle Point Park street lights • Replace Slattery Center HVAC system • Use LED lights in McAleece scoreboards • Replaced all light bulbs in upper level of the Allison-Henderson building • Design new parks to include elimination of the need to use small machines • Reduce the amount of turf that needs mowing or mowing as often • Computers • Switching from gas to diesel engines in most equipment • Park recycling program in each park • Can recycling at the golf course • Cardboard recycling from concession stands • Annual street tree planting program increased from $10,000 to $15,000 • Highway 20 landscaping project Issue Addressed Kyoto Protocol # C3 Kyoto Protocol # C3 Kyoto Protocol # C6 Kyoto Protocol # C8 Kyoto Protocol # C10 Kyoto Protocol # C11 continued green communities, page two Description of Project /Initiative • Gateway landscaping project • Tree City USA designation • New park development includes trees and landscaping • Tree planting program (memorial) on golf course and in parks • Bald Eagle Watch Program • Mississippi River Eco-Meet • Arbor Day Program Issue Addressed Kyoto Protocol # C12 • Bio filtration swail to deal with storm water -Flora Park and Highway 20 Best Practices • Review and keep up with technology and methods of energy conservation • All new park designs are being reviewed with respect to storm water management, energy efficiency, and are mower-friendly. • Review LEEDS guidelines with any new construction • Reduction of light spillage; use shades on light fixtures Please call if you have any questions. GDS:et THE CITY OF DuB E ~~~ MEMORANDUM DATE: November 30, 2006 TO: Cindy Steinhauser Assistant City Manager FROM: Kim B. Wadding Police Chief RE: Green Communities Best Practices Regarding your November 15, 2006 memorandum regarding best practices for energy conservation, the police department in cooperation with the Dubuque County Sheriff's Office and the E911 Communications Center practice the following: Police Geo Thermal Heating and Cooling System in Reduce energy consumption for Sheriff the new building {855 Central Avenue). Heating and Cooling Communications Water and Air pumps.have variable speed drives that automatically adjust the volume of water and air in the system. The 18 compressors are staged and only turn on as needed. Police Fresh Air Economizer is used to cool the 770 Reduce energy costs for cooling 770 Sheriff Iowa Street Building. This system uses Iowa Street. Communications dampers that open and close to allow outside air to enter and cool the buildin . Police The Law Enforcement Center uses energy Reduce lighting energy costs. Sheriff efficient fluorescent lights throughout the Communications buildin . Police Replaced 2000 gallon water heater in the Reduce water heating costs. Sheriff building with two 50 gallon storage tanks that Communications produces heated water on demand as the stora a tanks de lete. Police Recycle and shred all paper waste in the To reuse recycled paper Sheriff building. Communications Police All computers and electronic devices are Reduce electrical costs associated Sheriff turned off when not in use. with computers and electronic Communications devices. Departrnerit: Description of . Pro'ect/tnitiative Is"sue Addressed Health Services & Cable TV Ener efficient li ht bulbs K oto C5 Health Services & Cable TV Motion sensor light switches and fans Kyoto C5 Health Services Walks to meetin s K oto C3 Health Services Refri erator K oto C6 Health Services & Cable TV Pro rammable thermostats K oto C5 Health Services & Cable TV Rec clin K oto C10 Health Services & Cable TV Ethanol used in vehicles K oto C8 Cit Hall Annex New ener efficient boiler K oto C5 Health Services & Cable TV Rechargeable batteries used when ossible Kyoto C5 Health Services & Cable TV Timer on water fountain cooler Kyoto C5 City Hall Annex Elevator has "sleep mode" when not in use Kyoto C5 City Hall Annex Copier has "sleep mode" when not in use Kyoto C5 City Hall Annex Fax machine has "sleep mode" when not in use Kyoto C5 11 /22/06 71-1E QTY OF DUB E ~.~ MEMORANDUM November 28, 2006 TO: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager ~~~~ SUBJECT: Green Communities Best Practices Attached is the Planning Services Department's response to your November 15~h memorandum regarding Green Communities Best Practices. Resources reviewed for projects/initiatives in our department include: - 2002 Comprehensive Plan - Zoning Ordinance - Subdivision Regulations - Fringe Area Development Policy Please let me know if you need anything else. Thanks! LC/mkr Attachment GREEN COMMUNITIES BEST PRACTICES PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROJECTS/INITIATIVES DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTlINiTIATIVE ISSUES ADDRESSED Land Use Element: Goals 2.1, 2.2 8~ 2.3 Kyoto Protocol Item C2 Land Use Element: Goals 4.1, 4.2 & 4.4 Kyoto Protocol Item C2 Land Use Element: Goals 6.1 8~ 6.3 Kyoto Protocol Item C2 Land Use Element: Goals 7.2 & 7.3 Kyoto Protocol Item C2 Land Use Element: Goals 9.3, 9.4 & 9.5 Kyoto Protocol Item C2 Land Use Element: Goals 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 & 10.5 Kyoto Protocol Item C2 Transportation Element: Goals 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 ~ 9.4 Kyoto Protocol Item C3 Infrastructure Element: Goals 5.1 8~ 5.2 Kyoto Protocol Item C3 Environmental Element: Goals 1.1 8~ 1.2 Kyoto Protocol Item C11 Environmental Element: Goals 2.1 - 2.5 Kyoto Protocol Item C12 Environmental Quality Element: Goals 3.1 - 3.3 Kyoto Protocol Item C12 Environmental Quality Element: Goals 6.1 - 6.4 Kyoto Protocol Items C6 &12 Environmental Quality Element: Goal 7.3 Kyoto Protocol Item C11 Environmental Quality Element: Goal 9.2 Kyoto Protocol item C1 Economic Development Element: Goals 12.1 8~ 12.2 Kyoto Protocol Item C12 Subdivision Regulations: Section 42-18, Smaller Lo# Development Kyoto Protocol Item C2 Subdivision Regulations: Section 42-20, Sidewalk Requirements Kyoto Protocol Item C3 Zoning Ordinance: Section 3-5.5, Planned Unit Development Kyoto Protocol Items C2, 3 & 11 Zoning Ordinance: Section 4-5, Landscape Requirements Kyoto Protocol Items C2 & 11 Fringe Area Development Policy: Section 13, Objectives a, b,c,d&e Kyoto Protoco! item C2 THE CITY OF DuB E MEMORANDUM ~-~~ November 30, 2006 TO: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Man`ag~r ~J FROM: Don Vogt, Public Works Director ~~~ 1 SUBJECT: Green Communities Best Practices INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memorandum is to convey the information you requested concerning the Public Works Department's current programs and practices that would support a Green Community initiative. DISCUSSION Within the Public Works Department, we have identified the following practices that meet initiatives identified in the Kyoto Protocol: DEPART DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT/INITIATIVE ISSUE PW Computer-controlled lighting systems at Municipal Services C.5 Center PW Automatic light sensors in the Municipal Services Center C.5 PW Enforcement of A.P. 7.02 prohibiting engine idling C.8 PW Crew breaks and lunch taken in field during construction C.8 season to reduce travel time and fuel use PW Use of ethanol-based fuel in all gasoline-engine City C.8 vehicles PW All traffic signal lights use LED light technology C.5 PW Bids solicited for hybrid-engine and alternative fuel engine C.8 vehicles when purchasing new equipment PW Solid waste collection routes reconfigured to reduce travel C.8 time and mileage PW Unit-based price system for refuse collection provides C.10 financial incentive to recycle PW Food scrap recycling program has increased recycling C.10 PW Comprehensive curbside recycling collection program C.10 PW Comprehensive yard waste collection and composting C.10 program PW Public education emphasizes reducing waste sent to C.10 Landfill PW Recycling service provided for community festivals C.10 PW Yard waste collection program and public education C.10 emphasize diversion, composting and reuse PW Strong Landfill Agency support for recycling of construction C.7 and demolition materials from building projects PW Strong Landfill Agency financial support for recyclables C.10 dropoff facilities for rural residents PW Workshops and subsidized sales of home compost bins C.10 PW Landfill Agency's E-Scrap recycling program C.10 PW Landfill Agency's household hazardous materials C.10 diversion and recycling program PW Landfill Agency's "Green Vision" school program C.12 PW Promotion of Earth Day and America Recycles Day C.12 PW Landfill Agency's purchase/use of hybrid-power vehicle C.8 PW Landfill Agency's tire, appliance, and metals diversion C.10 and recycling programs ACTION STEP Above provided as requested. TO: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City manager FROM: Jonathan R. Brown, WPCP Manager SUBJECT: Green Communities Best Practices Descriotion Of Proiect/lnitiative Use of Variable Frequency Drives(VFD) to increase pumping efficiency Specifying VFDs for all large pump-station projects Issue Addressed Kyoto Protocol item c# 9 Kyoto Protocol item c# 9 Use of Heat Recovery for sludge disposal Kyoto Protocol item c# 4 Facility plan to include greenhouse gas emissions Kyoto Protocol item c# 1 & in selection process for sludge disposal/energy 4 production Use of energy efficient lighting during replacement Kyoto Protocol item c# 5 Cindy if you want me to explain these in more detail feel free to ask. City of Dubuque Green Sites Examples RD ..~-~~. 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Alternative Fuels: BioDiesel & E65 Stations Attachment D •; Best Walks- Mississippi River Walk, South Grandview Ave Bike Parking (Secure) -Flora Pool, Wahlert HS, Table Mound School ~ Bike Trails -Heritage Trail Extension, South Grandview Ave `~ Bird Watching -Lock & Dam #1t (Eagles -winter), 16th Street Detention Basin (Ducks) FRi Bioregional Site -Kaufmann Prairie Remnant, Heron Pond Restoration Building Deconstruction -Dubuque Pack, Old Eagle Country Market (S Locust), Prescott Elementary Compost processing & sales (incl. food scraps)- DMASWA Compost Facility }~ Dog parks - N Grandview Ave @ Bunker Hill GC, Bergfeld Recreation Area ~ Drinking Water (award winning) -City of Dubuque Water Plant Eco Building Restoration -Washington Court AptslCrescent Community Health Censer ® Eco Education Sites - Carnegie-Stout Public Library, The Garden Organic Eco LandscapinglGreen Roofs -River Valley Nursery, Enuiro0ne Lawns Eco Products: Fair Trade Coffee -Westminster Presbyterian Church Ecologically Responsible Financing -Dubuque Bank 8 Trust, American Trust & Savings Bank Energy E(ficienl Lighting (LEDs) -Star Cinema, Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino ~y Event Recycling -America's River Festival (Ice Harbor), Mopar Car Shaw (McAleece) Farmers Market -13th 8 Iowa Streets FoodlProduce Buying Club - Breitbachs' Farmers Market, River Lights: 2nd Edition ® Geothermal HVAC -Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School, Clarke College, University of Dubuque Green Building Services -The Durrant Group Green Vision Award Schools -Marshall, Washington, and Resurrection Schools Hazardous Materials Disposal -DMASWA Regional Collection Center Historic Preservation Resource -Restoration Warehouse Holistic Health Resources -Body & Soul Wellness Center & Spa, Integrating Wellness Center Humane & Pet Rescue Societies -Dubuque Humane Society Invasive Species Management -Urban Deer Harvest Report Station ® Litter AbatemenUEnforcement -Keep Dubuque County Clean & Green at Loras College Metal Salvage -Alter Scrap, Blum Co, Key City Recycling w Mississippi Shore Fishing & Camping -Miller Riverview Park $ Native American Sites -Four Mounds Center, Julien Dubuque Monument Nature Center -National Mississippi River Museum 8 Aquarium, Mines of Spain ca Product Stewardship: Bottle Redemption - HyVee Food Stores, WaIMaR, Econofoods /,~ PublicArt Spots -Art on the River ~ Public Transport - Keyline Bus Hubs ~] Public Transport: Tourist -Dubuque Trolleys, Carriage Rides Reuse Sites -Goodwill, Discovery Shop, St Vincent de Paul, Dubuque Mission, Dubuque Food Pantry ~ Recycling Center-Allied Waste Services Renewable Energy Supplier-Alliant Energy Second Nature m Scenic Vistas-4th Siree Elevator, Eagle Point Park, BVM Center Solar Power- Emergency Notifcation Towers ~ Special Gardens -Federal Building Green Roof, Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens ~. Star-gazing sites -Mines of Spain, Heitkamp Planetarium Stormwater Detention Basins -Bergfeld Recreation Area, W 32nd St, Carter Rd Stormwater Infiltration: BioswaleslRain Gardens -Mount St Francis ® Watershed Protection -Catfish Creek -Water Monitoring "rFIF CITY OF DUB E Mnsfr~rpicie un the Mi~+i~~ippr Attachment E Sustainable Development Attachment A Eco Priorities Model Green Star Y Y Y Y Y Y EPA Green Communities Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y EnviroStars Y Y Y American Institute of Architecture Y Y Y Y U.S. Green Building Council: LEED Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y EPA Energy Star Y Y Natl Assoc. of Homebuilders Y Y Green Models Pro ram _ __ Green Stagy _ _ ~~~'Vaste/Pollution Businesses/Or anizations EPA Green Communities Sustainabilit Communities EnviroStars - WA State Pollution P2 Businesses American Instituteof Architecture Commuities by Design Structures Businesses/Homes U.S. Green Building Council: LEED Structures Hi h end develo ment EPA Ener Star Ener Businesses/Homes Conservation Residential Construction and Natl Assoc. of Homebuilders Design Land develo ment Attachment B Green Cities or States Cit /State Pursuin Green Desi nation? Develo ment incentives offered? St. Paul, MN Informal/ Various: developers and homeowners get assistance with cost energy conservation consultants. Tax exemptions for value of winde and phot-voltaic systems. State sales tax is waived on solar s stems. Solar and wind easements ermitted b State law. Madison, WI Informal/ No, volunta uidelines are used b develo ers based on local market demand Stevens Point, WI No No, some develo ers are seein a market demand and offerin reen" features on own. Seattle, WA Informal/ Yes Minnea olis, MN No No Burlin ton, VT Informal/ Boulder, CO Informal/ Currently developing "Sustainability Plan" with formal requirements and incentives, nothing ado ted et. Fla staff, AZ Informal/ Currently developing "Sustainability Plan" with formal requirements and incentives. Some " " ordinance. Dark Skies Commercial building code requirements in place associated with Will be ado tin 2006 International Ener Conservation Code. Florida Yes State desi nation New Mexico Yes State desi nation Washin ton Yes EnviroStars ro ram