The following goals and principles will guide the City organization's sustainability work. Formal implementation of projects began in the fall of 2010.
 Materials Management:
- Achieve a rate of material consumption that meets internal standards for sustainability
- 100% of all inputs purchased by the City are sourced from sustainable sources or meet internally established criteria (e.g., zero waste, zero toxins) where technologically and financially feasible
- Zero toxic emissions
- 100% recycling of waste from City operations
- Zero construction and maintenance waste (no waste from construction and maintenance activities is sent to landfill). May be accomplished via public/private partnerships
 Policy:
- 100% of City development investments meet a standard set for sustainable development, and City promotes and encourages sustainable development by others
- 100% of applicable City policies incorporate the principles of sustainability
- All City facilities constructed or renovated shall meet current Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) standards or better, unless cost prohibitive based on Return on Investment (ROI) or cost/benefit analysis
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 Energy and Air Quality:
- 60% reduced City facility energy consumption per square foot (based on 2007 baseline)
- 100% of electricity and natural gas sourced from renewable sources for City facilities and exterior lighting infrastructure
- 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; 100% of remaining emissions offset (based on 2007 baseline)
- 80% production of energy for City facilities from renewable energy sources
- 100% fossil fuel-free staff vehicles and 40% reduction for other exempt vehicles (non-passenger emergency response, etc.) [Based on available technologies and cost effectiveness] (based on 2007 baseline)
- All City facilities zero net energy consumption, if feasible based on Return on Investment (ROI) or cost/benefit analysis
 Natural Resources:
- 25% reduction in water consumption by City facilities against established baseline (2007) (including re-use and other measures)
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Committed to a Sustainable Hometown For Our Future.
Updated
08/15/2012 10:44 AM
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