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Green Task Force Update Green Task Force Update City Commission Workshop City Commission Workshop – March 8, 2011 March 8, 2011

Purpose of Meeting Purpose of Meeting

• Provide

a status report regarding the City's and the Green Implementation Advancement Board's (GIAB) goals & accomplishments: – Roles & Principles of the Green Implementation Advancement Board – Technical Training & Professional Development – Recommendations Provided to the City by the GIAB y y – Review Green & Sustainable City Projects ‐ In Progress & Successes

• Review 2011/2012 Green & Sustainable City & GIAB Projects/Events

GIAB ICON Projects – GIAB ICON Projects – Earth Day on The Avenue – Saturday, April 9, 2011 – Hometown Connection – Sustainability Report – May 2011

• City Commission Green & Sustainable Goals
• Commission Questions/Comments
• Commission Questions/Comments

Roles Roles & Principles of the & Principles of the Green Implementation Advancement Board Green Implementation Advancement Board Green Implementation Advancement Board Green Implementation Advancement Board

• Resolution #24‐09

Established the Green Task Force (later renamed the Green Established the Green Task Force (later renamed the Green Implementation Advancement Board – Resolution #15‐10)

• 7 Regular & 2 Alternate Members Appointed by the City Commission
• 2 Year Staggered Terms

Annual Appointments

• 2 Year Staggered Terms – Annual Appointments
• Responsible for reviewing City operations and policies toward

achieving Delray Beach’s green goals and providing recommendations to the City regarding seven (7) principles: recommendations to the City regarding seven (7) principles:

– Ways to improve the environmental sustainability of City programs, services, equipment and facilities – Strategies for improving the environmental sustainability of the community – Incentives for residents, businesses, and

• rganizations

to practice environmental conservation including recycling – Proposed means to enhance water and energy conservation – Ideas for promotion for tree planting and xeriscaping – Best practices to be considered for implementation in Delray Beach, including long‐term strategies – Proposed revisions to City ordinances to address Green technologies

Roles Roles & Principles of the & Principles of the Green Implementation Advancement Board Green Implementation Advancement Board Green Implementation Advancement Board Green Implementation Advancement Board

• Double Bottom Line Approach

GIAB membership has taken on the additional responsibility to consider GIAB membership has taken on the additional responsibility to consider the cost and environmental implications related to any potential recommendation to the City Commission, City Manager and/or Staff (Unanimously Approved April 5, 2010). The GIAB’s consideration, known (U a

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• as the “Double Bottom Line” approach, includes:

– Financial (Total Cost) ‐ Is funding available and is the payback within bl i f (5 8 )? a reasonable timeframe (5‐8 years)? – Environmental ‐ Is the recommendation good for the environment within the City of Delray Beach and does it improve the City’s overall within the City of Delray Beach and does it improve the City s overall quality of life?

Delray Beach’s Delray Beach’s Technical Training & Professional Development Technical Training & Professional Development Technical Training & Professional Development Technical Training & Professional Development

Green & Sustainable Expertise

City Engineer received LEED AP Accredited Sustainability Officer working towards achieving LEED y g g Green Associate Credential Offer numerous Green & Sustainability webinars & training opportunities to all City Staff training opportunities to all City Staff Developing partnerships with external experts, vendors and consultants

Recommendations Provided by the Recommendations Provided by the Green Implementation Advancement Board Green Implementation Advancement Board Green Implementation Advancement Board Green Implementation Advancement Board

During 2010/2011, the GIAB has made the following recommendations to the City Commission, Staff and the CRA:

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Recommended amending the City’s LDR’s to permit urban farming (i.e., chickens) within defined residential areas and with significant and specific conditions R d d d l i C it G d PILOT P j t Cit . Recommended developing a Community Garden PILOT Project on City property within the Southridge Road area . Recommended participating with the Wyland Living Green Fair – October 30, 2011 – to promote water & environmental resources preservation . Developed and recommended a definition for Green Jobs to be used by the City’s Economic Development Director and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for various economic development incentive programs p g . Recommended the development of a Green Jobs/Industry Summit . Recommended that the City request FP&L to complete an Energy Audit on all facilities at no cost to the City ( ) . Recommended that a Request for Proposals (RFP) be issued for a privately funded, turnkey Public Bike Sharing Program at no cost to the City

Review Green & Sustainable City Projects Review Green & Sustainable City Projects In In Progress & Successes Progress & Successes In In‐Progress & Successes Progress & Successes

• Partnered with Planet Footprint – at a minimal cost funded by the

EECBG Grant ‐ to track the City’s Sustainability progress (results) and EECBG Grant to track the City s Sustainability progress (results) and transparency of costs by measuring energy use, water use, waste disposal and greenhouse gas emissions on a monthly, quarterly and/or year‐to‐year basis. Data that will be collected and measured includes:

– Annual reclaimed water usage – Average daily water usage per capita – Annual average residential recycled materials – Annual City facility recycled materials – Annual average solid waste collected – Annual kWh of electricity used in City facilities – Annual cost of electricity in City facilities Annual cost of electricity in City facilities – Carbon footprint from City facilities/operations

Review Green & Sustainable City Projects Review Green & Sustainable City Projects In In Progress & Successes Progress & Successes In In‐Progress & Successes Progress & Successes

1200 1400 1600 1800 2000

Garbage ‐ Tons

400 500 600

Recycle ‐ Tons

200 400 600 800 1000 1200 ary ary rch pril May une uly ust ber ber ber ber 2008 Garbage 2009 Garbage 2010 Garbage 100 200 300 2008 2009 2010 200 250 300

Wastewater ‐ Flows

FY 06 80 100

Reclaim Water Flows

FY 06 Janua Februa Mar Ap M Ju Ju Augu Septemb Octob Novemb Decemb 50 100 150 200 FY 07 FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 20 40 60 FY 06 FY 07 FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11 FY 11

Review Green & Sustainable City Projects Review Green & Sustainable City Projects In In Progress & Successes Progress & Successes

Green & Sustainability Partnerships

In In‐Progress & Successes Progress & Successes

Partnering with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) ‐ at no cost to the City – to complete a baseline measurement of greenhouse gas emissions that are directly generated from the City of Delray Beach’s day‐to‐day operations Partnered with the Network of Energy Sustainable Communities (NESC) with their 1st Regional Workshop in Palm Beach County to provide feedback on coordinating bulk purchasing, sharing provide feedback on coordinating bulk purchasing, sharing innovations and best practices, evaluating alternative financing mechanisms and reinvesting energy savings into sustainability. Meeting with Sustainability Officers from around Palm Beach County on a regular basis Started with application process for EECBG – worked together to ensure grant funded cities completed applications accurately and has evolved into an opportunity to discuss similar issues/problems/resolutions, partnerships, networking, professional p p p g p development.

Review Green & Sustainable City Projects Review Green & Sustainable City Projects & In In‐Progress & Successes Progress & Successes

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Federal Stimulus Funding

Pompey Park Outdoor Athletic Field Lighting Project: . Federal stimulus grant funding ‐ EECBG . Replaced 116 lighting fixtures with 82 new, green fixtures d l d $ $ City Building Retrofit Project – Police Department: . Expected to lead to $15,000 to $20,000 in energy cost savings annually (and more than $300,000 is expected over a 20 year period) City Building Retrofit Project – Police Department: . Replacing approximately 226 existing overhead lights with T‐8 bulbs and electronic ballasts . Installing motion sensors I t lli bl th t t . Installing programmable thermostats . Expecting electric savings of almost $30,000 annually . Similar energy efficient improvements have been/will be completed within all City facilities (which will also be funded by the EECBG Federal grant) that are expected to lower the City’s overall electric budget

Review Green & Sustainable City Projects Review Green & Sustainable City Projects & In In‐Progress & Successes Progress & Successes

• Partnering with a local not‐for‐profit (Plug In Florida) to provide and install up to five (5)

El i Ch i S i i hi h D A h Ci Electric Charging Stations within the Downtown Area at no cost to the City

← Banker's Row Parking Lot City Hall Parking Lot Monterey House Parking Lot ↓ ↑ ↑ Delray Beach T i C t Tennis Center

Review Green & Sustainable City Projects Review Green & Sustainable City Projects In In Progress & Successes Progress & Successes

Certification as a Green Local Government Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC)

In In‐Progress & Successes Progress & Successes

• Formal application process involving all City

Departments and employees at all levels

Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC)

Departments and employees at all levels

• The

FGBC acknowledges a local government’s commitment to the i t d i ti ti environment and innovative green practices

• Economic Development & Marketing Tool
• Delray Beach would be one of the first Cities
• Delray Beach would be one of the first Cities

in Palm Beach County and one of a limited number around the state to achieve this important environmental recognition

Review Projects Review Projects In In Progress & Successes Progress & Successes In In‐Progress & Successes Progress & Successes

Operations & Cost Efficiency Efforts

– Installed re‐use water lines to some of the City’s highest water users (State grant money) and increased rates for higher consumption consumption – Implemented an aggressive PILOT recycling program that is resulting in the reduction of garbage being thrown away by more than one half And as a result recycling has dramatically than one‐half. And as a result, recycling has dramatically increased. – Utilizing hybrid and propane powered vehicles ‐ 17 vehicles in City fleet – Turning off office lights & computer monitors when not in use – Encouraging our staff to stop idling City vehicles Encouraging our staff to stop idling City vehicles

Review Projects Review Projects In In Progress & Successes Progress & Successes In In‐Progress & Successes Progress & Successes

Green & Sustainable Education & Information

– City’s Earth Day/Arbor Day Event at Lakeview Park ‐ April 22, 2010 – Green & Sustainability Information, Articles, Project Updates & Distribution:

• Hometown Connection
• News for Neighborhoods
• Employee News Wave
• Employee Forum

FCCMA Wi I i S i bili S

• FCCMA Winter Institute – Sustainability Segment
• Atlantic High School Student Residents Academy – Mock Commission Meeting
• Florida Government Week ‐ Carver Middle School – Mock Commission Meeting
• Served as a speaker at a Sustainability Seminar for City Managers

Served as a speaker at a Sustainability Seminar for City Managers

• Web Site, Press Releases, Social Media (i.e., Twitter)

– The City of Delray Beach is partnering with the Atlantic High School Construction Academy, with the support of the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), to construct a second Eagle Nest House ‐ 232 NW 8th Avenue.

Specific Projects for Implementation Specific Projects for Implementation

GIAB’s ICON Projects

• City’s Land Development Regulations (LDR)

Recommended eleven (11) changes to the City’s LDR’s to promote – Recommended eleven (11) changes to the City s LDR s to promote green and sustainability within development projects:

• Heat Island Effect
• Designation of Eco‐Green Overlay District(s)
• Green Space or Green Roof Credit
• Green Space or Green Roof Credit
• Rainwater Storage
• Protection of Existing Natural Features – Preserve existing trees, large landscape and

eco‐systems

• Expand Zoning in General Commercial (GC) & M zoning districts to include cluster

business to reduce traffic

• Regional Cluster Parking
• Designated Bike Lanes on all commercial properties or road re‐pavement
• Construction & Demolition (C&D) Materials Recycled ‐

Ensure that 85% of all construction debris (i e concrete & wood and waste) is recycled construction debris (i.e., concrete & wood and waste) is recycled

• Irrigation from Reclaimed System ‐ Require all new commercial and residential

projects to connect to existing reclaimed water underground pipe.

• Provide Density Increase for Additional Buffer and/or Open Area

Recommendations were submitted to the Planning & Zoning & – Recommendations were submitted to the Planning & Zoning & Environmental Services Departments for review and input

Specific Projects for Implementation Specific Projects for Implementation

• Community Training Event

GIAB’s ICON Projects

– Work with City Staff to determine which Host Environmental Seminars – Encourage citizens and businesses to become “green minded” – Showcase City successes y

• Review & Update the Original Green Task Force Report

– Request progress update to Original Green Task Force Report recommendations recommendations – Work with City Staff to review and determine viability of outstanding recommendations l h ff d bl d dd – Develop, with City Staff, new and viable recommendations in addition to original recommendations that are expected to be completed within a specified time period l i i j hi h ill ’ j – Develop priority projects, which will serve as GIAB’s new ICON projects – Showcase City successes

Specific Projects for Implementation Specific Projects for Implementation

• Public Bike Sharing System

GIAB’s ICON Projects

– Public Transportation – Reduce Traffic Congestion – Road and Parking Savings – Revenue Stream for the City I P bli H lth – Improve Public Health – Great Form of Environmental Awareness

Specific Projects for Implementation Specific Projects for Implementation

• Public Bike Sharing Program

GIAB’s ICON Projects

Request for Proposals (RFP)

– Funded by private company P ibilit f i ti – Possibility of incorporating program into other Eco friendly communities y within Palm Beach County – Recommendation to proceed with RFP process modeled after the City of Miami Beach Miami Beach

Specific Projects for Implementation Specific Projects for Implementation

EARTH DAY on THE AVENUE EARTH DAY on THE AVENUE

Saturday, April 9th – 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Old School Square Park Old School Square Park

Earth Month Proclamation Planting with the Mayor Environmental Storytelling & Music B tt th Cl G G Buttons the Clown Goes Green Marine & Land Animal Encounter & Awareness Recycled Art Projects & Activities Alternative & Eco Friendly Transportation Rides W t R P ti Water Resources Preservation Grow & Go ‐ Take Home a Sunflower Taste Locally Grown Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Healthy Refreshments P i & Gi A W Prizes & Give‐A‐Ways Partner Events: Great American Clean‐up – 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. D l B h G M k t 8 t 1 Delray Beach Green Market – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shopping on The Avenue – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

H C i H C i

Specific Projects for Implementation Specific Projects for Implementation

Hometown Connection Hometown Connection Sustainability Report Sustainability Report

Be on the Lookout… Expected to be published in p p early May 2011

Provide Residential & Business Provide Residential & Business Communities as well as Visitors with information on the City’s Green & Sustainable efforts

City Commission City Commission Green & Sustainable Goals Green & Sustainable Goals Green & Sustainable Goals Green & Sustainable Goals

GOAL 1: TOP QUALITY SERVICES VALUED BY CITIZENS GOAL 4: QUALITY NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE PEOPLE WANT TO LIVE

Strategic Strategic Plan, Comp Plan, LDR’s & Policies Plan, Comp Plan, LDR’s & Policies

WHERE PEOPLE WANT TO LIVE

OBJECTIVES: OBJECTIVES: 1. Effective management of financial resources. 2. Well-motivated, highly-trained and professional workforce. 3. Maintained City infrastructure and facilities. 4. City services delivered in an efficient manner with high level of customer satisfaction. 5. Technology infrastructure to support services and service delivery to our customers. 1. Well-maintained, quality City infrastructure. 2. Neighbors taking responsibility for their neighborhood and for each other. 3. More workforce housing with access to public transportation. 4. Safe and secure neighborhoods. 5. Neighborhoods that are clean, attractive, and appealing. 6. Increase range of housing options: type, price, location. 7. Minimize the negative impacts of foreclosed homes on the neighborhoods.

GOAL 2: EXPANDED DOWNTOWN: FROM A1A TO I-95 GOAL 5: COMMUNITY UNITY

OBJECTIVES: OBJECTIVES: 1. Develop Old School Square Park as a community focal point with a variety of amenities. 2. Improve Downtown cleanliness and safety (DDA area). 1. Citizens feeling included; creating an inclusive community. 2. Citizens working together to solve problems. 3. Recognition as a multi-cultural community. 3. Make pedestrian-friendly businesses on West Atlantic. 4. Expand Downtown: Pineapple Grove, NW/SW 5th Avenue. 5. Redevelop West Atlantic Avenue (Swinton to I-95). 4. Positive, two-way communications between City and our stakeholders. 5. Continue dialogue among the community, faith-based institutions and the City. 6. Respecting and appreciating the uniqueness of each culture.

GOAL 3: EXPANDED/DIVERSIFIED LOCAL ECONOMY GOAL 6: QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

OBJECTIVES: OBJECTIVES:

1. Delray Beach as a global destination with amenities for residents, visitors, and tourists. 2 Cl “A” t ffi C A id i D t d t l t d

1. New Plumosa Elementary and Middle School – Arts Magnet.

2. Class “A” corporate officers on Congress Avenue corridor, in Downtown, and at selected locations. 3. Support locally owned businesses, including helping businesses to grow in Central Atlantic Avenue (Swinton to I-95). Planned strategy to attract targeted new businesses (in partnership with Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Palm Beach County). 1. Northwest/Southwest 5th Avenue business development. 2. New, expanded County Administrative Center relocated north on Congress Avenue and linked to transit oriented development.

2. Prepare workforce through vocational training. 3. Save Delray’s special programs: I.B., Career Academies, Montessori, Gifted, etc. 4. Access to quality education, including public, charter, and private schools. 5. Students on grade level and schools recognized for high performance. 6. Develop lifelong learning opportunities.

Delray Beach: Becoming A Green City Delray Beach: Becoming A Green City

R id t R k Cit Ab N ti l A I R id t R k Cit Ab N ti l A I Residents Rank City Above National Average In Residents Rank City Above National Average In Environmental Sustainability Environmental Sustainability

CONCLUSION CONCLUSION

How can we continue to protect our How can we continue to protect our resources while affecting change in our resources while affecting change in our culture and still working toward our culture and still working toward our City’s long term sustainable vision? City’s long term sustainable vision?

Questions/Comments? Questions/Comments? Questions/Comments? Questions/Comments?