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Home My WebLink AboutR2012-005RESOLUTION NO. R2012-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS ADOPTING A SUSTAINABILITY PLAN ENTITLED "SIlVIPLY SUSTAINABLE — A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR DENTON'S FUTURE"; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, "sustainability" is key to our future, and it is generally defined as "meeting today's needs without compromising the ability of fixture generations to meet those same needs"; and WHEREAS, the City of Denton's vision is to be a sustainable community that will engage our employees, businesses, institutions, organizations, and citizens in more sustainable practices; and WHEREAS, on this date the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas is adopting a sustainability plan entitled "Simply Sustainable — A Strategic Plan for Denton's Future" (hereafter the "Sustainability Plan"); and WHEREAS, the City of Denton shall work in a leadership role to improve our community environment, and to utilize our resources in ways that are fiscally and socially responsible; the City will endeavor to do this to protect and to restore our environment, to create economic value, and in the interests of supporting and strengthening our cornrnunity; and WHEREAS, sustainability strategies such as energy efficiency, improved air quality, water conservation, watershed protection, clean energy production and the use of local and environmentally preferable products will benefit the community as a whole; and WHEREAS, the Denton community was involved in and was an integral part of developing this Sustainability Plan through a number of public meetings, surveys and advisory cornmittees, where City staff and all interested community members worked for over two (2) years in creating this Sustainability Plan; and WHEREAS, this Sustainability Plan is intended to be a living document that acknowledges successes, describes ongoing programs, tracks and reports progress toward meeting goals, outlines future initiatives, and as a whole, provides a framework for a Sustainable Denton; and this Sustainability Plan is intended by the Council to be updated on a routine basis, from time-to-time and will be open to public input; and WHEREAS, the City Council fmds that this Sustainability Plan is in the best interests of the community and its citizens, and accordingly; NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby adopts the sustainability plan entitled "Simply Sustainable — A Strategic Plan for Denton's Future," a copy of which plan is attached hereto as Exhibit "A, and is incorporated by reference herewith. SECTION 2. The preamble to this Resolution is hereby incorporated by reference, and is a part of this Resolution far all purposes pertinent. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage. � PASSED AND APPROVED this the ��'J� day of ' s �, 2012. MARK A. 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" — Eleanor Roosevelt ,, � � r,��= „ . ` � �= r� �.,'�' �. �p� " _r�� .. 3 y� �� A� �. `, *� �J' �� : �.� � �,� 's' � s� ` - _ , � � � . � �r;;��i ��(�� I�� '�I'1�'��1' ��I'�I '��"!�!'� I�"II�; �� ,�� ; '>,� � � -� � .r� I _' ,� , �' �t 3� �� ,� a�'� �` �R. �'.r : ' �c��h -"� � � � - - —� �yj,4, � +^ � � �'a, I �,, � ��a�, .A`Y '..a � ' ,�. k 1 � � . �� ..�i�- }; ' :� -, � .�}' � �` �' ' �'�� "s'�`-�� "�-r�' "� UHIFDFM N EM6B�I�ERf , �� .• ` :, ��, ,�' ,� , }� ��y., . � � � � ..� � :I � � � � ` q � � � „, �'� `- .3li� - i� — � ,1 g�� ` ��.� "�"" �.�_ . .� � a _•- � x�' ��Rl�� '_ � ,. �•;y � �9'�}i4.R _'. - " �� '�,'�r, a .�, � I t�;�. „W J ,i ; �� t�,�ror 'k�'�� r�",�1 I �� 1 � � � �� .} �,. �.�+ .n� x -r.. �y � �i Y�"1 ':Sa�� .�. � 5 � � , ,� � � -� . � ,� � E• , , � � ��s-� ,��r�- r-_ ___ __-` ' , � � , ��f`�"`-�� j�1 � �ja �I� ��,' '. � C. R _. y' • � � �M'z . W _. � . 1 W �y �� R '� ,��1�� s� � �' � � . � � � "'�� ,�r �: .: �y - � - -,� ��f �,A,.,r,.' � � _ �'� .rw � �. 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Guiding Principles • Involve the community in developing and implementing the Plan. • Develop partnerships that encourage collaboration on sustainability issues. • Promote energy management practices within municipal operations and throughout the community that are efficient and economically sound while reducing emissions. • Support transportation strategies that reduce air pollution and increase alternative transportation choices. • Support waste management strategies, including diversion, reuse, recycling, and energy producing disposal options. • Support green building and sustainable site management within the Denton community through policy implementation, education, and incentives. • Maintain a diversified power supply portfolio while establishing aggressive energy efficiency and energy conservation programs. • Commit to the use and purchase of environmentally and socially responsible materials and products. • Provide high quality drinking water, wastewater treatment, and watershed management in ways that are environmentally and economically sustainable for current and future customers. • Conduct all of the activities above with a focus on inclusiveness, equity, and social responsibility. Focu� Areas ancl Sustainability Goal� Advancing our vision for a sustainable Denton will involve innovation and collaboration across many sectors of the community. To facilitate these actions, the Plan is organized into eight focus areas, each accompanied by goals, strategies, and actions to achieve results. s.--_ ,.�,�; • 1�., � ,� .� �: . .:��, or,. . •�''�ii?�ra�P �r • Protect and restore Denton's water bodies • Maintain high level of drinking water quality • Invest in sustainable stormwater and watershed infrastructure and management • Ensure wastewater is collected, treated, and discharged in accordance with all regulatory requirements • Take measures to encourage reductions in per capita water consumption , . G Management � x�,? =� - - I '� I I� _.�;,, :�� :.� � � � �� ; -��. � � - I �� ! � I _ - -.�'�- • Improve regional air quality and take actions to improve non-attainment status • Take actions to reduce air pollutant emissions, including greenhouse gases and emissions from government operations �. _ _ - 1�� _ ,.�- _ �� ` �. � - Invest i� r�new�ble energy � Promote land use and generation code/zoning patterns that positively affect energy use • Encourage energy and the environment conservation and efficiency in new and existing homes and businesses • Ensure efficient energy use in city government facilities through demand reduction in both new construction and building retrofits • Continue to require exceptional energy efficiency building standards for new construction • Preserve open space, natural areas, and tree canopy • Minimize water use, promote stormwater quality, and reduce stormwater quantity through management measures • Promote redevelopment of infill areas and brownfield sites �� Transportation i 1 r. y� -+ � } :.:�"a� `ys�� 1`�` 1 _ _ . ` ��- °; ,.�' °� ,�„' d '� ! G G �� f �� —.�:� ,+`i�g � � �� _ .�..� � t�-� . _� � - �,e.. .l ____ _ , " + �I i�i�i . • Expand infrastructure for non-vehicle modes of transportation • Promote public transportation ridership and the use of fuel efficient/ alternative fuel vehicles • Reduce environmental impacts from impervious parking surfaces Communication and nity Involvement • Develop and promote city government and community sustainability programs • Encourage and promote citizen involvement • Increase sustainability education, awareness and personal responsibility . ..�� `� �� 3�� . �x� � �'f . ,� ,��, �� .*. � � �_ ` �;� y .,.•.b �. `.. _ ''�la — • ' #� `,�,, �,, '.�r. _ �.ti.v - � � - :. -� :;� '�� r'-: �.. � •. 'e,� + r" � �;- 7�. � � , -1� y,c- :'� "�'�i�' � m:� _ .. , ;,. ; . .�! `_ .. iaF.,��-� � _ • Reduce solid waste generation and divert waste away from landfill disposal through increased recycling and reuse options • Leverage city government's purchasing power to procure goods and services that cause less harm to humans and the environment, in accordance with procurement laws and regulations 1 -� . �� :.;�',;r ��- • Encourage local food production and distribution Strategies for a More Sustainable Denton The Plan includes 30 strategies across the eight focus areas, which were selected through a rigorous public involvement and prioritization process. These strategies include recommendations for policies, community programs, outreach and education, and capital improvements. Implementation actions are identified for each strategy. The sum is certainly greater than the parts — on its own, each strategy provides a distinct benefit, but as a collective whole, the Plan provides a substantial opportunity for improving sustainability in Denton. 4 � simply sustainable � A Strategic Plan for Denton's Future � � ,ER= , TRANSPt�R , Minimize Wastewater Impacts on the Environment Rewrite and Adopt Changes to the Drainage Design Criteria Manual Maintain High Quality Drinking Water Exceed Minimum Regulatory Compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Municipal Stormwater Permit Develop and Implement a Sustainable Municipal Fleet Program Develop a GHG Program for Municipal Operations �� ` .'<�� Expand Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program Adopt the Most Current Building Codes in a Timely Manner and Continue to Exceed Current International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Minimum Requirements Consider Developing a Sustainable Building Rating Program for New and Existing Facilities, Commercial and Residential Single Family, Multi-family and Neighborhood Development Improve the Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes and Buildings Promote Infill Incentives Evaluate Available Affordable Housing Programs/Incentives and Implement as Feasible Revise and Implement Subchapter 17 of the Denton Development Code Regarding Environmentally Sensitive Areas Implement a Program to Cleanup, Redevelop and Reuse Brownfield Sites Implement Code Changes so that Landscape Requirements are Based on Concept of Multiple Uses (Stormwater, Shading, Drought Tolerance) Promote Mixed-use, Compact Development in Targeted Areas Complete and Implement Tree Code Complete and Implement Subchapter 22 and Related Code Changes Concerning Gas Well Drilling and Regulation Revise Current Parking Standards to Provide Flexibility and Reduce Environmental Impacts Improve and Promote Pedestrian Opportunities Implement the Bicycle Master Plan Create a Sustainability Advisory Council Create a Green Business Program to Identify and Recognize Sustainable Businesses Develop a Section in the Chamber of Commerce Newsletter to Highlight Sustainable Businesses Promote Clean-up Events Establish Formal Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy Divert Solid Waste from Landfills Through Recycling Encourage Community Gardens Within City Limits Evaluate Opportunities to Increase Access and Availability of Local Food Including Backyard Urban Gardens, Backyard Urban Chickens and Food Cooperatives Increase Number of Vendors Participating at Farmer's Markets and Craft Fairs in the Community WATER AIR QUALITY & GHG MANAGEMENT �Jlea�suring and Comrr�unicating Progress Sustainability can be difficult to measure. Throughout the planning process, Denton has focused on quantitative and representative metrics that are already tracked or easily available at the city scale. The Plan utilizes key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress. For each KPI, a baseline measurement is provided and targets are established for sustainability improvements. Measuring and communicating the status of these indicators is an important component of the implementation of the Plan. ng�ing Impl�m�nta�tie�n ar�d Continual Irr�pr�erem�nt The Plan is a living document that will be updated on a regular basis. The selection of strategies for future implementation will be based on the current and projected status of the City's budget, external partnerships and funding sources, emerging City activities, and stakeholder input. In future sustainability planning updates, the City will consider lessons learned from the successes and challenges of implementation. In effect, this Plan will serve as a mechanism for continual improvement and help to inspire an increasingly more sustainable Denton. � DENT N �u$TAINA�LE DENT�N SCOREG�4RD � • sy • +- ■• >, Protect and In 2071, Denton had no National Pollutant �+ �'� restore Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) , Denton'S Watef permit nor EPA health violations bodies In�est in renewable 40 percent of Denton Municipal "� Electric's power generation is from �� energy � renewable energy generation `'' Encourage local food production Denton has approximately 5 acres of land and distribution � dedicated to community gardens simply sustainable � A Strategic Plan for Denton's Future C1TY OF DENTON Message From the Mayor Together we are working to make Denton one of the most sustainable cities in the nation. "Simply Sustainable - A Strategic Plan for Denton's Future" is a citywide action plan focused on improving quality of life, protecting our environment, and creating economic opportunities for our citizens. The Plan is a product of the collaborative efforts of our residents, workforce, business and institutional leaders, and our elected officials. I am proud to see the progress we have made to date. This Plan was developed as a living document It not only looks at the future, but also at our ongoing programs and sustainability successes to date. As stated in our vision statement, we all need to work in a leadership role to protect and restore our environment, create economic value, and support and strengthen our community. The Cit}� is serious about sustainable energ}� production and consumption and this is reflected through the number and variety of programs we have enacted. Recently, our great City received an Outstanding Achievement Award for our Sustainable Energy Program from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Water is also one of our most valuable natural resources, and is an integral part of our community. As our City grows and water demands increase, we must be proactive about protecting our water infrastructure. Denton is ranked as one of the top five cities with the best tasting drinking water in the country, as recently acknowledged by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. We should also invest resources to mitigate air pollution, encourage the construction of buildings that use resources as efficiently as possible, and take actions to minimize urban sprawl in Denton. These are a few examples of why the Cit}� is committed to "meeting today's needs without compromising the abilit}� of future generations to meet those same needs:' "Simply Sustainable - A Strategic Plan for Denton's Future" provides the framework to advance our vision for a Sustainable Denton through innovation and collaboration across all sectors of our community. My sincere thanks to our Community Partners, the Interdepartmental Advisory Group, and the citizens who have been actively involved throughout I appreciate their significant input and leadership. �� Mayor Mark Burroughs P�N1�P; i;ic � �� ` a � � � , l � � ��. � ��'�' nr `...�; -� , '+ k��u.' 'r �i=��`°� CITY OF DENTON Message From the City Manager I proudly recognize the efforts of Cit}� employees, communit}� partners, and Denton residents for their involvement and commitment to developing "Simply Sustainable - A Strategic Plan for Denton's Future:' This collaborative effort exemplifies the dedication our employees and citizens have to our wonderful Cit}� Simply Sustainable is a step to preserving our natural resources, protecting our environment, and improving qualit}� of life for all. The City currently has many successful programs that support our vision of making Denton a sustainable community. This plan outlines these successes and suggests ways we can work together to address the challenges we face as our Cit}� continues to grow. I am proud of the example Denton is setting in environmental leadership. Our efforts demonstrate that embracing sustain- able practices allows us to be fiscally responsible while protecting our environment and creating a better qualit}� of life for our citizens. Simply Sustainable provides guiding principles for sustainabilit}� initiatives. The guiding principles outlined in the plan are: - Involve the community in developing and implementing the Plan, - Develop partnerships that encourage collaboration, - Promote energ}� management practices within municipal operations and throughout the community that are efficient and economically sound while reducing emissions, - Support transportation strategies that reduce air pollution and increase alternative transportation choices. - Support waste management strategies, including diversion, reuse, recycling and energy producing disposal options, - Support green building and sustainable site management within the Denton community through policy implementation, education, and incentives, - Maintain a diversified power supply portfolio while establishing aggressive energy efficiency and energ}� conservation programs, - Commit to the use and purchase of environmentally and socially responsible materials and products, - Provide high quality drinking water, wastewater treatment, and watershed management in ways that are environmentally sustainable for current and future customers, - Conduct all of the activities above with a focus on inclusiveness, equity, and social responsibility. I thank all those involved for their leadership and guidance that led to Simply Sustainable. By enacting this plan, Denton can be a model for how a city can e�st in harmony with its environment and as a result, be a better place for all its residents. � �� City Manager - George C. Campbell � �L � � I� �� ; ��_ �� '��"` �h� �ter 1 � I ntrod uction "People acting together as a group can accomplish things that no individual acting alone can ever hope to bring about. " — Franklin D. Roosevelt -�y �� 1�y � � � �� ''; � �' -�,`-�"�'", � I, � �� \ �'� ;I� � ''-��. `-�. - - ,,'" �' - x --�, �- ,. ^ ` ` �,- -' /'/' ! ` �''-� � ...�� /�i � •• -^.. ��'`-- - -�� -- :..' � , - -! -~ -� _ � �- ,� �� - ~-� �� ,,- �-- --"'`-`�-�.� . � �� ,� _, � � �.__ - � f+� -` �_----� = �, �. • � ;� �t_ �, f ' ' { � � � �� V .. � J� �' "\. j �r � ��j ,.� �� '�"�.'` 4 -Y�' � .� . ---.-= � F� �-� � --=� 1 �� ' " �� Zi �j� �� `� . � � �r .. � '�' ..d�= . -� , � .. � . ::�'� . � " �; �, . � � �� The City of Denton (City) is committed to improving quality of life, protecting the environment, and creating economic opportunities for its citizens, businesses, and institutions. This Plan is the result of a collaborative effort with our citizens, workers, business owners, institutional leaders and elected officials working to improve our environment, economy, and community. It is a Plan developed by the community for the community. Sustainability is defined as "meeting today's needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet those same needs." Environmental, social, and economic realities have prompted many communities to assess and consider plans for long-term sustainability. By supporting healthy air and water, transportation alternatives, local food options, economic development opportunities, and safe places to live, work, and play, sustainability planning can help Denton attract and retain residents, businesses, and investments. Sustainability planning is a long-term, comprehensive approach to decision making that addresses economic, environmental, and social impacts. Sustainability planning aims to build stronger ties throughout the community by addressing multiple issues simultaneously instead of in isolation. Success is measured not only by financial performance (the traditional bottom line) but also by environmental benefit and social responsibility. ��kgroun� While Denton has embraced sustainability concepts for decades, this Plan is the City's first systematic and comprehensive approach to implementing sustainability improvements throughout the community. Long before sustainability became a current issue, the City worked to protect the environment and enhance citizens' lives. The roots of environmental management in Denton are deep, and the City's approach to environmental management aims to balance the protection of natural resources with the economic and social realities of resource utilization. Historically, sustainability programs in the City of Denton focused primarily on water and wastewater management. However, as regulations became more stringent and far reaching, programs were developed to address land use, sludge management, waste disposal management, air quality, and energy issues. While the impetus for establishing these programs was predominantly regulatory compliance and resource protection, the City recognized the benefits of sustainable management. Today the City's operations are more focused on balancing the economic, political, and social implications of policies and programs. One of the goals of City officials 10�� and staff is "to encourage and support sustainability projects both internally and e�ernally." Today, sustainability is a directive of the City Council and has been incorporated into all levels of the City's strategic planning efforts. This directive continues with the creation and implementation of this Plan. �� Vision and Guiding Principles The City worked with the community to develop a collective vision for a Sustainable Denton to "improve our environment, create economic value, and support and strengthen our community." The vision forms the foundation of the Plan. Guiding principles were established to support the community's vision for sustainability: � Involve the community in developing and implementing the Plan. � Develop partnerships that encourage collaboration on sustainability issues. = Promote energy management practices within municipal operations and throughout the community that are efficient and economically sound while reducing emissions. � Support transportation strategies that reduce air pollution and increase alternative transportation choices. = Support waste management strategies, including diversion, reuse, recycling, and energy producing disposal options. � Support green building and sustainable site management within the Denton community through policy implementation, education, and incentives. � Maintain a diversified power supply portfolio while establishing aggressive energy efficiency and energy conservation programs. = Commit to the use and purchase of environmentally and socially responsible materials and products. � Provide high quality drinking water, wastewater treatment, and watershed management in ways that are environmentally and economically sustainable for current and future customers. ��:::�� j:�.Y.�a:.c:....<:.�.sez� I,;:.i�i'cai��iC: �' ecai i itBf i..a�iilUi i 5 f"'1.ii>. � Conduct all of the activities above with a focus on '�� inclusiveness, equity, and social Water responsibility. �`f.'. � Focus Areas and Sustainability Goals The Plan is organized by eight strategic focus areas: Water, Air Quality and GHG Management, Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Land Use and Open Space, Transportation, Education, Communication and Community Involvement, Material Resources Management, and Local Food Production. In support of the eight focus areas, sustainability goals were developed to achieve the Vision for a Sustainable Denton. The sustainability strategies and actions identified by the community in the following chapters align with these goals. The goals are listed in terms of priority as indicated by community stakeholders. � ,,. � Plan Structure This Plan lays out the steps to a more sustainable Denton. It articulates a collective vision, identifies priority goals, sets ambitious targets to measure progress, and recommends initial strategies and actions on how to accomplish the City's vision and sustainability goals. In this chapter, the vision, guiding principles, focus areas and strategic sustainability goals are presented. Air Quality and GHG Management Energy Efficiency and Conservation Land Use and Open Space Transportation Education, Communication and Community Involvement Material Resources Management Local Food Production � .��v.�....�...�.� I . � � . . ,.,..�, . .�,.. .u: .��...�,.. � . ,�.�.., Protect and restore Denton's water bodies Maintain high level of drinking water quality ° Invest in sustainable stormwater and watershed infrastructure and management Ensure wastewater is collected, treated, and discharged in accordance with all regulatory requirements Take measures to encourage reductions in per capita water consumption > Improve regional air quality and take actions to improve non-attainment status s4 Take actions to reduce air pollutant emissions, including greenhouse gases and emissions from government operations Invest in renewable energy generation Encourage energy conservation and efficiency in new and existing homes and businesses Ensure efficient energy use in city government facilities through demand reduction in both new construction and building retrofits Continue to require exceptional energy efficiency building standards for new construction Promote land use and code/zoning patterns that positively affect energy use and the environment U Preserve open space, natural areas and tree canopy Minimize water use, promote stormwater quality, and reduce stormwater quantity through management measures Promote redevelopment of infill areas and brownfield sites Expand infrastructure for non-vehicle modes of transportation Promote public transportation ridership and the use of fuel efficient/alternative fuel vehicles Reduce environmental impacts from impervious � Develop and promote city government and community sustainability programs h4 Encourage and promote citizen involvement � Increase sustainability education, awareness, and personal responsibility Reduce solid waste generation and divert waste away from landfill disposal through increased recycling and reuse options Leverage city governmenYs purchasing power to procure goods and services that cause less harm to humans and the environment, in accordance with procurement laws and regulations � Encourage local food production and distribution y� ��11 Chapter 2 describes the public engagement process that helped to shape this Plan. Chapters 3 through 10 present each of the focus areas. Each chapter outlines strategies to support focus area goals. Successes to date and ongoing initiatives are also described for each focus area. The Plan identifies 30 strategies; ten additional strategies are identified to be considered for further analysis as funding permits and priorities change. Each strategy summary includes actions and key performance indicators (KPI) to help measure progress. Specific targets are identified to represent milestones and guide the City's progress. These indicators and targets may be reported and tracked at either the strategy or action level. Each strategy is summarized in a"Sustainability Snapshot" to provide a quick overview of the implementation, costs, and benefits involved. The table below provides a guide to the sustainability snapshot components. Finally, Chapter 11 presents the implementation plan, the City's own sustainability management tool, and recommendations for continued program development. ' _ � 12��,. �� C�� ,� _ , � ` . __V� �: ��. � COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Strategy Type / _ Lead Partners Timeframe �• Funding � � -� Implementation �O Control �i � 2� Additional Benefits � �.,,; ;_ _ a. . � ._ Type of strategy proposed for implementation Governmental organization, city department, business, or community partner responsible for leading strategy implementation. Period of time required to implement strategy Amount of financial resources required to implement strategy Level of municipal government control over strategy implementation Additional benefits beyond the focus area Policy, Research/Study, Program, Outreach/Education, Capital Investment, Operations and Maintenance Planning, Environmental Services, Water Utilities, DME, Solid Waste and Recycling, Property Maintenance, Engineering, Streets, Finance, City Council, Police, Fire, Denton Chamber of Commerce, External Partners, Local Businesses, Finance Short- term (within 3 years) Mid-term (3-5 years) Long-term (more than 5 years) Ongoing Low (less than $20,000), Medium ($20,000- $100,000), High (over $100,000) Low (City has little to no role) Medium (City has partnership role) High (City has full leadership role) Energy Efficiency, Air Quality, Water Quality, Job Creation, Community Character, Outreach and Education, Economic Development, Financial Savings, Public Health, Pollution Prevention, Neighborhood Improvement, Waste Reduction r. j :.w:��.........,�,v � ;��,:.��;�.� ,�.. <2 �� p �.��i4 a�� 'i. '".- �i �� i .. � f i� � ` �� +! . .�� t.' r � �� ' �: � '� �� ----._-_---Fe_�_� 1 . ...� �� i� � � ` � � � . �, .� ' �` � "" ,� � � � ,. r"' sti , : '"''�� ! i A �• � r, � S ^ • F/`� � ` �111i . i� � �'' tr _ � u: , . 0 •� T � �,�i ■ ,� �, � � 0 • � ��i� s , , � � .9 � - --;� .� n- � � ��F, � Public Engagerr�ent "If you do not think about the future, you cannot have one. " �alsworthy �� '� � � � � � i� ' � � -. �.� � � �� `�'t � � �� +� � � '�� '� ` ;�,�� — , � .� �� ` � � �� ,��, � , , � . • � „ � �� . K-'� ti �.,-_ �� ;' '� .'+ - � � � � �.� ,�` � �d . �'. ` � �� _ . � �` '� �Y� � � �� ' y, � .. �'F�• • � � �' ,;,,�� ,_ _ ; i j _� �� "- . . t�� , � ,� u� � .,} - �. .. �`a� t ' - .. � , �.�. � /� f . .�- � � -� -,� � ,� � �•:� � � ,�. _ r� � � .R � �.�� 1� � �._ ^�. - � � ..r.. This chapter describes the process and results of an extensive public engagement process and how information gathered from this process has helped to shape the Plan. The planning process was designed to give citizens, businesses, and institutions multiple opportunities to participate and provide input to the Plan. The public engagement process included key stakeholders, city staff, and community members in identifying and analyzing ideas, studying existing policies and programs, and developing a list of actions and opportunities for meeting the City's sustainability goals. The City received input from over 300 citizens, educators, environmentalists, sustainability experts, business leaders, homeowners, city officials, and staff throughout this process via multiple avenues, including working groups, community meetings, and a sustainability survey. ' V1i�rking �r�ups �, Three working groups were used � to gather information about existing � programs, identify focus areas and goals, and evaluate sustainability strategies for implementation. The three groups of teams include: the Sustainability Partners Group, the Interdepartmental Team and the Committee on the Environment. Sustainability Partners Group II The Sustainability Partners Group (Partners) is comprised of 14 stakeholders representing local �� !I r" �,�;'_;! � � �_ �_ � � � � ► organizations, businesses, and institutions. The Partners were tasked with developing sustainability strategies and priorities, assisting in development of key performance indicators, and serving as representatives, educators, and motivators for their business sector or organization. Meeting summaries from the four Partners Group meetings can be found in Appendix A. Interdepartmental Team The City also organized a team of city � � employees representing a diverse group � ' of departments, including Purchasing, � .� � Solid Waste, Economic Development, � Planning, Facilities, Water and Wastewater, Communications, Transportation, Building �. Inspections, Environmental Services, and -�` '� ,� Parks. The Interdepartmental Team was .1� �' '� tasked with gathering data, providing �_.� recommendations, and refining and evaluating ��'"'�- J sustainability strategies. The team's knowledge 'f"�'�+;� of government operations and existing programs and policies was essential in identifying realistic and actionable strategies. Committee on the Environment The Committee on the Environment (COE) consists of three City Council members dedicated to advancing the City's commitment to environmental protection. The COE provides expertise and recommendations to the full Council. During development of the Plan, the COE provided guidance and feedback on the planning process, goal identification and strategy prioritization and selection. 14�� s�i��piy s�u;�ia��ia�'�� i� �i��i�glV� �� it�r U�rtT�� s�utu. �Community Meetings In addition to the working group meetings, community meetings were held in April of 2011. The community meetings enabled citizens to discuss sustainability in ways that relate to their everyday lives. Participants were asked to generate ideas for advancing sustainability in each of the focus areas, and were encouraged to ask questions of city staff present for clarification as needed. The meetings engaged over 80 citizens. Community meeting summaries are provided in Appendix A. �,,: ,, � Sustainability Survey A public survey was conducted to gather and prioritize sustainability strategies. The survey was provided online and on paper during public meetings, and throughout the spring of 2011 to gather additional input from the community. A detailed report on the survey results can be found in Appendix B. �M;,, � What We Learned From Public Engagement The public engagement process was a significant step in introducing the broader community to the development of this Plan. The process was also valuable for gathering information about community priorities and building relationships between diverse groups of stakeholders and City departments. Ideas generated from the working groups, community meetings, and survey produced a list of 500+ recommendations. Feedback from the working groups and staff was used to convert the recommendations into strategies, and then analyze and rank these strategies. Strategies were ranked using a variety of criteria, including financial, implementation, environmental, and social considerations. These criteria were used to identify strategies that are financially viable, able to be implemented in a reasonable timeframe, offer sustainability benefits, and are feasible for local government implementation. A full description of the strategy prioritization and selection process is located in Appendix C. It includes summary of the strategies organized by focus area and identifies how each strategy is included in the Plan. The public engagement process also highlighted the need for more effective communication, and identified opportunities to create vehicles for ongoing dialogue, engagement and collaboration. The City responded quickly to feedback. In response to multiple requests for additional bike racks at the first community meeting on April 6th, the City installed additional bike racks on April 7th before the next community meeting that evening. The fact that many of the recommendations received during these meetings reflected activities that were already being conducted by the City highlighted the need for the City to better communicate these activities to the public. 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Ai, . . �^ . _ �.. r 3': � � v� (,.' � .. � ., { ` �,� � �- `� Y�s„ L. � s�� " e : � r� . . � , .. ., � � ' . .. . . � 2 , � , •" ,. y � l. f k y � ��,y . ,�y, , w . :r�.•i . _ + .r. . HY� .x �� ^?4 . '�Z.e�. �^� .� ��. +.. .. F � .. �l'' "i.i IrN�a��v t`tA.�F'%�� . .� . . � � �i� ` V9/hy Water Management Matters f�r a Sustainable Denton Water is an integral part of our community. The Denton Water Utilities serve our residents, businesses, schools, parks, and public buildings. As increasing demands are being placed on finite water resources, sustainable water, stormwater, and wastewater systems are necessary to ensure the environmental and economic viability of communities. On average, Denton uses about 18 million gallons of water a day from Lake Lewisville and Lake Ray Roberts. Water use relies on the availability of freshwater supplies and requires a significant amount of energy to power pumps and treatment processes. Improving the efficiency of Denton's water treatment and delivery system also has the potential to significantly reduce energy demand and help keep rates affordable. Water quality of receiving waters is also a high priority. Water pollution can compromise human and environmental health. Lake Ray Roberts and Lewisville Lake are great places for recreation, natural beauty, and wildlife habitats. Effective water management (supply, stormwater, and wastewater) is necessary to preserve these assets. � Successes to Date and Ongoing Initiatives The City commits substantial resources towards drinking water quality, stormwater management, and wastewater treatment, including investments in innovative treatment technologies. For example, in 2003, the City completed construction of the Ray Roberts Production Plant, which uses the latest ozone disinfection technology. Upgrades to the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Facility were recently completed, and the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant is currently undergoing major renovation and process improvements. Effective stormwater and waste water management helps minimize pollutant impacts to drinking water sources, reduce flooding impacts, and maintain regulatory compliance. Although successes are evident, additional measures are needed to more effectively manage our systems. In addition to improvements to the City's water and wastewater facilities, the City is adopting changes to the Drainage Development Code and Drainage Design Criteria Manual to maintain and improve stormwater infrastructure. The City also completed a watershed protection plan to identify actions to 18I'+�� Sii7"ij�iy sua�+aii"ici6Ji� I f-a ��i��i� Y'i�ti f'Z3i' Lo�i"i�a:�i i S Y'ut>. reduce pollutants and improve water quality. Additional City programs include regulatory compliance for municipal stormwater permits, a comprehensive wastewater pretreatment program, extensive watershed monitoring, and successful implementation of several innovative grant projects. The City is using a proactive approach to watershed management with a focus not only on water quantity but water quality. Additionally, Denton promotes water conservation through education and identifies water reuse opportunities through its water reuse program. �,.,� � Sustainability Metrics Ke_� Performa , ,� Number of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)permit violations Compliance with water quality standards; Number of EPA health violations Volume and number of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) I 2011 - Zero 2011 - Zero 2011 - 38 overflows. Total volume - 110,000 gallons (most from 3 forced main breaks) Maintain no violations Maintain compliance with minimum standards; Maintain no violations Minimize volume and number of SSOs simply sustainable �.:��;segic Plan for Denton's ;�.u,�; �_�� ;;u, � Strategy #1 Minimize Wastewater Impacts on the Environment Discharges of raw sewage into urban or natural areas can have significant detrimental impacts. Raw sewage poses a health risk in urban areas, and prolonged discharge in waterways poses a risk to water quality and Sustainability Snapshot species habitats. Monitoring and minimizing sanitary sewer i Research/Analysis, overflows (SSOs), that is, � Coordination instances when raw sewage is Water Utilities, discharged, is an effective way of �� Environmental Services reducing negative environmental impacts of wastewater in Denton. O Short-term (within 3 years) While few large wastewater systems achieve zero SSOs, the ,� number of instances should be Q Low (less than $20,000) minimized. Tracking the rate _......_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ..._. and the location of SSOs can help direct efforts to improve / Medium _ .... ......... __ sewers and address point source pollution concerns. � Pollution Prevention Implementation Actions s° Continue to track and monitor SSOs. � Implement fats, oils, and grease program and line flushing program to ensure dry weather overflows are minimized. � Assess water quality from targeted dischargers and adjust surcharges and / or pretreatment requirements accordingly. �I19 �Strategy #2 Rewrite and Adopt Changes to the Drainage Design Criteria Manual The quality of Denton's waterways Sustainability Snapshot is a critical component of the region's environmental �� Research/Analysis, Policy sustainability. The goal of Denton's current stormwater Water Utilities, ordinance is to maintain pre- �� Environmental Services development runoff characteristics of a site as much as possible. Code revisions- Short-term Wherever possible, revisions O�`Nithin 3 years) will be made to promote the �� Implementation- Mid-term use of landscape design, (3-5 years) site design, and low-impact _. . ....._ . .. . . .... . . . ..... . . . ...... . . . ............ development (LID) practices Q as acceptable stormwater � High (over $100,000) _._. _.__ ........ ................ collection and treatment design criteria. Approaches such as O Medium street plantings for roadway - - - - - runoff and the reduction of � Neighborhood Improvement, impervious surfaces can help Pollution Prevention reduce pollution. In addition, these practices can reduce the need for additional separate storm sewer construction and maintenance, and they often have the benefit of bringing attractive landscaping into otherwise paved urban areas. Implementation Actions Continue revision of Drainage Design Criteria Manual and Denton Development Code. � Continue to implement integrated stormwater design BMPs. � Continue to explore sustainable stormwater practices and identify the top five techniques that could be applied in Denton. - Make use of currently implemented stormwater demonstration projects as an educational tool and identify opportunities for additional demonstration / pilot projects. �;;u, � Strategy #3 Maintain High Quality Drinking Water It is important to track water quality to ensure that high Sustainability Snapshot standards are maintained. The �_ Research/Analysis, City of Denton publishes annual water quality reports listing levels Coordination of regulated contaminants. To obtain an overall picture of water �� Water Utilities quality in Denton, information from water quality reports will be O Short-term (within 3 years) combined with SSO tracking and _ . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... other key indicators to compile r ongoing metrics or indicators of Q Low (less than $20,000) water conditions in Denton. _. _ _.... _._._ _ _ _ ................ Implementation Actions O High _ ..................................... � ontinue to monitor, track, and report water quality. � Public Health Report on city scorecard and in annual water quality report as well as to regulatory agencies as required by state and federal regulations. � Continue to exceed established state and federal standards. � ',L ►,• � . �� _', �__�� '3 � . - r �,��, C�`°` � ' +� . ,� �. `f, ,. � 20��"�� . , _ ...,� � ._ v . ._ .�,. anm. �Strategy #4 Exceed Minimum Regulatory Compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Municipal Stormwater Permit TCEQ requires a permit for Sustainability Snapshot municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4). Meeting permit �� Research/Analysis, Policy requirements ensures stormwater capture, conveyance, and Water Utilities, treatment is compliant with the �� Environmental Services minimum stormwater quality measures established by the TCEQ. Using the minimum �.�,�� Short-term (within 3 years) _._._._._...._._._._._._._._._._._...._._._._..... measures as a baseline, Denton ,� can set goals for stormwater Q Low (less than $20,000) management. For example, the _.._.._....... _.... __ ._ ..._ ......................................................_.._........ activities described in Strategy #2 O High can help facilitate implementation _ of stormwater BMPs to help meet these higher goals. � Neighborhood Improvement Implementation Actions • Ensure requirements of current TCEQ permit are being addressed. * Utilize Hickory Creek Watershed Protection Plan, the North Central Texas Council of Governments integrated Stormwater Management manual (iSWM) and watershed monitoring information to determine viable stormwater management approaches. • Implement public and private demonstration projects. * Report progress. ��.� � Additional Strategies for Consideration 1. Minimize sewage impacts to the environment from on-site septic facilities (OSSF). 2. Implement programs to reduce water loss, including water conservation and maintenance to existing water lines. �. Ensure that water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure is managed and maintained so that it meets current and future needs. � ��r"�i's' i�^'!... ..�8,� �. � ,,,4,.., �... . ^" ' y'" ��--; �;, �;.;;�;�. _..�. , - �- - - � 4�, _ _ - .-- - �, - --� - �- � �— �� .:� -- �Y� '�' �;� �-�'� ��-�---� ��_ �� --c , �J�� r;ti > � �� ..�� i�1i�"auy :x..,>E��...hx...� � . , a.>.��u.�..:�. . �..�.. .+si .�c...�� .� . ,w��.,i. �s �„'� � 21 �, �,,+,r� � .4/I • .� � � tr'"��4� Ilhi i L �'+l1I.l1�� ; 4 __ �. �. ; ,� -� � •� .� , � , � t� _ � , „r �nM ,�, `�, .�: � ��r .,,�a �i =�`� s=� � Air Quali�� and Greenhouse Gas Management "When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world. " — John Muir �� r, �� } .� � ��'"�41�dit �• .., � �'�� ,-. � .d. - �,pM.,, �,� . - � ��t!!�t`'�"�_� . ..._., ,,,,,�, s. - _ �t:J� ";� ..� �— � �{ �; ; ._.....� $.! � ^�. . ��: ��¢ � "�`. .�: ``�•_l'�"• �'_ ��', . ' . < ,, -� T . � � � � � � r '; �i� r4�� .� '' �i ;y . ►. ' . � , � � -`► � -� .�, A u , ��T ��il ,� �, �-�� W � `�,,;. � Why Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Management Matters for a Sustainable Denton Air quality impacts our health and our environment. Denton is located in a non- attainment area for ozone; air pollution levels in the region persistently exceed national air quality standards set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). High ozone levels can cause shortness of breath and coughing. It is also linked to lung diseases such as asthma and emphysema . The main sources of ozone-forming emissions include mobile sources (cars, trucks, and equipment), point sources (power generation, industrial boilers) and area sources (solvent use, agriculture). On-road vehicles cause approximately half of the ozone-forming emissions . Climate change is the rise in global temperatures resulting in part from increased levels of greenhouse gases (GHG). Air quality and climate change can potentially affect the overall health of Denton's citizens, communities, environment, and economy. Recognizing the importance of these issues to the health of our citizens, Denton signed the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Change Protection Agreement and is taking action to improve air quality and reduce GHG emissions. � �` Successes to Date and Ongoing Initiatives Air quality is not just a local issue — it is affected by pollutants throughout the region and thus requires regional solutions. The City has formed partnerships with regional organizations, including North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), North Texas Clean Air Coalition (NTCAC), ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability, Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), and Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition (DRMC). Together, the City and these organizations can use their collective resources to identify and implement regional air quality improvements and �make joint decisions to improve air quality. The City also recognizes ozone action days. During ozone season (May through October), when ozone levels tend to be highest, employees and residents are encouraged to make clean air choices such as fueling in the evening, postponing use of gasoline powered lawn equipment, using fuel efficient transportation options�arpooling, riding public transportation, biking/walking and, when personal vehicle trips cannot be eliminated, idling less and ensuring vehicle emissions inspections are up-to-date. Recently the City completed a 2002 and 2006 GHG emissions inventory for municipal operations and the community-at-large. The inventory provides a baseline assessment for establishing GHG emissions reduction targets and developing action plans to achieve those targets. � Sustainability Metrics Key Pe��li " �I� Air Quality Index (AQI) GHG Emissions- Municipal Government Operations (Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent) GHG Emissions- Community-wide per capita (Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Eq uivalent) Annual Municipal Fleet Fuel Consumption 201 1 - 42 2002 - 138,419 MTCO2e 2006 - 162,410 MTCO2e 2002 - 19.6 MTCO2e per capita 2006 - 18.4 MTCO2e per capita 2011 - 415,884 gallons of diesel & 273,415 gallons of unleaded AQI is a regional issue that is not only influenced by local City of Denton efforts, yet still important to track I Reduce GHG emissions Reduce GHG emissions per capita Reduce use of traditional fuels; Increase alternative fuel consumption as percentage of total fuel consumption 24 � �" , +� v.. ��r ..w:��....�.�.., � , , �.�...�v�.� . ,�.�. .... ..�.....�.. v . �. ��:.,�.�r ormanc:' ,s Number of Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AF� (Hybrids, CNG, Electric, etc.) in Municipal Vehicle Fleet �,+, Strategy #1 2011 - 7 hybrid vehicles � Increase number of AFVs 2011 - 375 Diesel (on and off road which can use biodiesel) 2011 - 52 Flex Fuel 2011 - 19 Hybrid Electric Develop and Implement a Sustainable Municipal Fleet Program The City has recently enacted a"sustainable fleet policy." The Sustainability Snapshot policy requires increased attention to fleet operations from cradle to � Program Development/ grave. Purchases, operations, � Improvement, Capital efficiency, and necessity are some Investment of the criteria used to evaluate Fleet Services, Finance, the efficiency of the City's vehicle �� City Departments fleet. The City will develop a comprehensive sustainable fleet O Short-term (within 3years) program to identify opportunities and actions the City can take to v improve air quality through fleet Q Medium ($20,000- $100,000) operations. The goal is to have __ _ _ _ _ _ _____ ______ _ _ _ a more sustainable fleet using O High the most appropriate vehicle, ___ __ _ _ ___ ____ operated efficiently, and properly maintained. The intended results � Financial Savings of this policy are to reduce emissions, improve fuel efficiency, and effectively manage the operating funds required to run the City's fleet. Understanding fleet performance enables the City to take targeted actions to improve efficiency. The City of Denton's Fleet Services currently uses a computerized management system. Fleet Services maintains an inventory of fleet vehicles and monitors fuel consumption, fuel economy, mileage, maintenance schedules, and repair costs on a monthly basis. -- _::�"� A comprehensive program includes both low-cost and higher cost measures. Low-cost measures include the following: > Route-planning and departmental trip coordination. "Right-sizing" vehicles appropriate to the task, including downsizing or eliminating vehicles. � Preventative maintenance to ensure optimal vehicle performance. > Reducing vehicle idling. Educating drivers to improve driving habits and vehicle performance. The City currently owns 19 hybrid vehicles and will evaluate purchasing additional fuel efficient, alternative fuel vehicles. Fuels such as compressed natural gas, liquid natural gas and propane emit fewer emissions than diesel and gasoline. Electric vehicles and hybrids are also available and can result in substantial reduction in emissions. Implementation Actions � Schedule travel efficiently to combine or eliminate unnecessary trips. � Eliminate excess and inefficient vehicles. <} Continue regular vehicle maintenance (oil changes, tire pressure). � Replace aging vehicles with fuel efficient and/or alternative fuel vehicles �_. �� .;�+'� �• �.�c, _ � _„��25 � ,��v.�....�...�.� . � v:.. . �Strategy #2 Develop a GHG Program for Municipal Operations As a member of ICLEI-Local Governments for 5ustainability and signatory to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Change Protection Agreement, the City is committed to addressing GHG emissions from its own facilities and operations. The City completed a GHG emissions inventory for municipal operations and forecasted GHG emissions to assess the "business as usual" scenario of emissions growth over time. These emissions forecasts can help determine the City's emissions scenario projected forward, and help to set a feasible emissions reduction target and timeline. Sustainability Snapshot ��Research/Analysis, Program Development/Improvement ��Environmental Services, City Departments OLong-Term �� (more than 5 years) _ ...._ v Q Medium ($20,000- $100,000) OMedium ____ _ _ _ _ _ � Energy Efficiency Implementation Actions � Set GHG emissions reduction targets for municipal operations and the community-at-large. � Identify and prioritize GHG emissions reduction strategies that may include energy efficient buildings, renewable energy sources, improved transportation, reduced waste and DME energy efficiency programs. � Track GHG emissions over time (every 3-5 years). Monitor and adjust action plan over time. 2006 Municipal Government Operations GHG Emissions (Metric Tons of COZe) Employee Commute (3%) — Streetlights (2%) Wastewater Treatment Electricity (1 %) ' Water Supply Electricity (7%) Municipal Operations Solid Waste (2%) �;,�,, � Additional Strategies for Consideration �. Continue to evaluate new emissions reduction technologies and programs. 26 � �"�. simply sustainable � A Strategic Plan for Denton's Fut�. �hapter 5: Energ � r� � { ---�.- �� . � :" i� � i � � � C � � servation and Efficiency "We shall require a substantially new manner of thinkinn �f ��nkind is to survive. " ;glbert Einstein � � r��„;,, � • ��_ ,� } , � ` .s` ",�� "! `, _ �� r � y 3 �' �� r y' . e , +" < �' � � �' �,i" , ' �� . � � } �7 �r i . ..r...l- ' --- �� e �" . ' r�'�� +'�+s,+�Y! - ..r� . . 'r � . ��rIM' i�:"s` -� - ' . �-.�'��.; . � .. � . . . . , .. ',�r � A. .... . . . . . . . _..sMkn�r�. �� . , ''�.; � �. � � , , , M . �F � ♦ � � a �y!. � � �,;+ ^ �+��F '�� • � � `�*'.��. . - .--.r"s�+a ,� . . Y �, ''7 r � �"�,{ �` ;� � �i� � Why Energy Conservation and Effici�n�� Matt�rs for a Sustainable Denton The current emphasis on improving energy efficiency is a result of several dynamics—rising energy costs, initiatives to reduce dependence on foreign oil, and air quality improvements from reducing combustion of fossil fuels. The City recognizes the importance of energy conservation and efficiency to Denton's citizens, environment, and economy. Patterns of energy use for industrial, commercial, residential, and transportation sectors are important indicators of community sustainability. Globally, population growth, industrialization, and urbanization have led to the upward trend in energy consumption. National demand for electricity has also continually grown, despite the increases in energy costs and energy efficiency improvements. According to Energy Outlook 2010 produced by the U.S. Energy Information Administration , buildings and transportation sectors led increases in primary energy use. Because buildings require the most energy in the United States, understanding the distribution of building energy consumption is an important step in setting goals for energy reduction. In addition to buildings, water systems are a significant source of energy consumption for municipalities that own and operate their own water utilities. Denton is taking steps to decrease the amount of energy needed to collect, treat, and distribute water and wastewater. `�ucc�ss�s to D�te and Ongoing Initiatives The City and its community-owned power company, Denton Municipal Electric "',�m . 28��, (DME), are committed to environmental responsibility as demonstrated through conservation projects and investments in renewable energy. Since the 1980s, DME has implemented energy conservation programs, including energy audit services, demand management and rebate programs. Specifically, the Green Sense Energy Efficiency Rebate Program is a customer incentive program that offers rebates to DME customers who perform authorized energy efficiency improvements in their homes and businesses. Denton completed a landfill gas-to-energy project in 2008, which provides renewable energy to DME. DME's agreement to purchase renewable energy from NextEra Energy Resources, LLC ensures that 40 percent of electricity distributed to DME customers is generated using renewable technologies. DME also launched a pilot automated meter reading program, or Smart Meter Program, in 2011. The program automatically collects electricity consumption data, saving DME the expense of trips to meter locations and vehicle miles traveled. � Sustainability Metrics Ke , Performanc Total municipal government energy consumption Number of participants in energy rebate and audit programs Renewable percent of DME's electric power generation Number and size of private renewable energy systems installed throughout community 201 1 - 32,159,066 kWh 220 audit & 245 rebate participants 2010 - 40% 201 1- One 1.6 MW system Reduce municipal facility energy consumption Increase number of participants Continue to evaluate options for renewable energy generation Continue to evaluate options for renewable energy generation r. 3 rw:��.........,�,v � ��.:,�.;�.�; .�.. .u. ,� � Strategy #1 Expand Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program DME has a variety of tools available to commercial and industrial sector customers. The program is currently centered on demand management and rebate programs. DME will continue to explore opportunities Sustainability Snapshot to work with large customers and provide assessments of current �� Program Development/ conditions, alternate sources Improvement of generation, rebates, and innovative demand management �� Denton Municipal Electric programs. Continued education --- -- will be the key to DME's O Short- term (within 3 years) successful programs. _ ......... ......... ........_ __ Implementation Actions � Provide rebates to customers that meet specific criteria. • Provide technical information about the newest and most energy-efficient technologies. • Market new programs to new and existing customers. � � Medium ($20,000-$100,000) _ _._._....._._._..._._._...._._._. O High � Air Quality �;;u, � Strategy #2 Adopt the Most Current Building Codes in a Timely Manner and Continue to Exceed Current International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Minimum Requirements The City of Denton can reduce energy consumption in new Sustainability Snapshot construction through efficiency improvements in lighting, �� Research/Analysis, Policy insulation, and heating and cooling components of the �� Planning, Environmental building code. Building energy Services codes provide minimum building energy requirements, O Ongoing increase energy efficiency, and _. _._._._.. _._._._._ ___ provide cost savings in utilities. ,� Energy codes may include Q Medium ($20,000-$100,000) insulation requirements, window _ _ .. __ ............................__................... requirements, mechanical O controls for off-hours, wattage requirements, and other standards � to raise building energy efficiency beyond minimum requirements. High Air Quality, Water Quality The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) serves as the model energy building code. The IECC code sets minimum energy efficiency provisions for residential and commercial buildings, offering both prescriptive and performance based approaches. The City of Denton's building codes currently meet the IEEC 2009 standards for commercial buildings and exceed the standards by 10 percent for residential buildings. As standards are updated, or if the City adopts additional green building guidelines or incentives, it is important to raise the standard of building energy efficiency to help reduce total energy usage and peak electric demand in buildings. Implementation Actions � Work with the Building Official, the COE and Environmental Services to develop building energy requirements. � Ensure IECC, as adopted, covers new construction, additions, remodeling, window replacement and repairs of specified buildings. Track updates to the IECC and adopt most recent code within 12-18 months. Adopting the code should include discussions about exceeding the IECC by a defined percentage (currently 10%). � Assess and consider additional building energy efficiency guidelines or incentives programs as optional additions to the minimum building requirements. �� ..,��.��,.� � .. ��,��«:�.�; . ,.�.. �or Denton's Future ��29 �Strategy #3 Consider Developing a Sustainable Building Rating Program for New and Existing Facilities, Commercial and Residential Single Family, Multi-Family and Neighborhood Development The sustainable building rating program would rate Sustainability Snapshot new and existing buildings and developments according �� Research/Analysis, Policy to established sustainable performance standards, including �� Planning, Environmental energy and water efficiency Services and sustainable materials management. O Medium (3 - 5 years) mp ementation ctions � _ Convene group of Q Low (less than $20,000) stakeholders to determine _ __ ._..._... ..._..._.. ._._............ interest in developing sustainable building rating O High prog ram. _ � Air Quality, Water Quality, � If interest exists, review Waste Reduction existing building rating programs to find appropriate type of program for Denton. �° Select green building rating program to serve as model for City's rating program. Potential green building programs include Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED°) for New Construction, LEED° for Existing Buildings, LEED° for Neighborhood Development, LEED° for Homes, GreenPoint Rated, Green Communities and Green Built North Texas. �° Implement voluntary pilot program for one year to gauge developer interest and city staff workload. � Move forward with full program or reevaluate. ��Strategy #4 Improve the Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes and Buildings To reduce community energy consumption, the City is evaluating opportunities to improve energy efficiency in existing homes and buildings. Beyond energy efficient building codes and DME's successful residential and commercial energy rebate Sustainability Snapshot and audit programs, the City will continue to offer educational �_ Education, Program programs for home and business owners and track the programs' success. Implementation Actions � Continue to provide energy efficiency and conservation information through education and outreach. � Continue to promote low-cost, "do-it-yourself" activities or no-cost behavioral steps to save energy in homes and businesses. � Development Planning, Environmental �� Services, Denton Municipal Electric OMedium (3 - 5 years) _. _. _. _. _. _. ..... �. , Medium ($20,000-$100,000) _ ______ ___ ___ ____ O High � Air Quality, Job Creation, Continue to work with Economic Development contractors to market, deliver, and install energy-saving improvements. � Track and evaluate the success of programs. ��Additional Strategies for Consideration 1. Continue to research and pursue opportunities for methane capture, on-site power generation, and other renewable technologies. �. Consider increasing renewable energy portfolio from Denton Municipal Electric as opportunities allow. �. Expand the DME Smart Meter program. R�. 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Sprawl can be energy intensive, requiring substantial infrastructure costs and maintenance, and can increase traffic congestion due to longer commute times. �u��s�s t� f��t� �nc! C}n oing Initiativ�� The City of Denton continues to prioritize land use and open space preservation. With Denton's current park lands, Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, and our commitment to preserving environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs), the City has made great progress in restoring and keeping our town's open space. The City understands that effective land management can help reduce the loss of open space, improve transportation efficiency, and improve air quality. This goes hand-in-hand with the City's commitment to keep Denton's tree canopy robust and healthy. Denton has recently completed a comprehensive tree inventory, and new codes are being developed to help protect and increase the City's urban trees. 32�� ;;u, � Sustainabilit� �"� . - Square feet of new infill development buildings and acreage impacted Acres of protected open space and environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs) Percent of city area currently covered by tree canopy Acres of brownfield sites redeveloped � y �'._� Y _�.,� � �.`� a . +�::�S Currently not tracked 2010 - 12,005 acres 2011 - 19% 201 1 - 1.9 acres Continue to increase infill development and track progress Continue to increase percentage of open space and protected areas. � Increase tree canopy coverage Pursue additional brownfield redevelopment �� 1` ��- �r�� ' � �'ui ks, ;, -� � > � i� �,+� v ,, , ,;�►; �� ti "`� � �' � t � ��1Mfr.� - . �w� r; h�'y�y� I�YF�4 Al'N�i 6v A�'- �..'y - __- _ . . _ �.- - :��-� _z.t= _=`�.��:.:.- �- , , . ,.�._.. . � . . _ _ . � . . ,� � . .. .,,_ ., _ ,. �Strategy #1 Promote Infill Incentives Infill development is redeveloping land within a built-up area. It focuses on reusing obsolete or underutilized buildings and sites, and can be important for community character and growth. Infill development can also be cost and resource- efficient. Transportation, water, and energy infrastructure are often already present for existing buildings, and the cost of hooking up new development to existing infrastructure is usually a fraction of the cost of extending infrastructure to entirely undeveloped areas. Sustainability Snapshot ,,�Research/Analysis, Policy, Program Development/ Improvement Neighborhood Services, �� Planning, Downtown Development OShort-term (within 3 years) _ .................................................................._.......... � , Low (less than $20,000) OMedium Denton currently offers a � Job Creation, Community downtown incentive grant Character program and tax increment financing to encourage downtown development. The City is interested in developing incentives to encourage further infill development. Implementation Actions ¢ Assess existing infill incentive programs. • Evaluate which incentives are underutilized and why. $ Promote most effective incentives programs. � Evaluate expedited development review process for infill development. • Evaluate modifying zoning restrictions on use, density, and dimensions to promote development in infill areas. ,y „�,��....�.:�.� � .. �.,�.�.:�. � ,�..� .�: ��....�„ b . ,�.�.� �;;u, � Strategy #2 Evaluate Available Affordable Housing Programs/Incentives and Implement as Feasible Planning for Denton's future Sustainability Snapshot requires careful examination of the �_ Research/Analysis, community's affordable housing � Coordination options and projected housing demand. Currently the City offers Community Development, a Minor Repair Program, a Home �� Denton Housing Authority, Improvement Program and a Planning ome uyer ssistance rogram. The Minor Repair Program O Short-term (within 3 years) provides assistance to low-income homeowners to make essential Q repairs or add accessibility , Low (less than $20,000) modifications (such as ramps) _ _.._..g _.._.._ _.._.._. _....._ ................... when the owner-occupant lacks O Hi h sufficient resources. The Home _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _ ................................................ Improvement Program provides assistance to low and moderate Job Creation income homeowners for major repairs, including both rehabilitation and reconstruction. The Homebuyer Assistance Program provides assistance to first-time homebuyer to purchase an affordable house. The City will evaluate existing and other available affordable housing programs to increase participation. Implementation Actions � Analyze census data and population projections to determine projected gap in affordable housing. d Collect regional and national examples of best practices for affordable housing development programs and incentives and evaluate the best program options for Denton. � Meet with focus group of developers to provide education regarding benefits of affordable development, gauge interest in pursuing projects, and identify obstacles to affordable development. �I33 �Strategy #3 Revise and Implement Subchapter 17 of the Denton Development Code Regarding Environmentally Sustainability Snapshot Sensitive Areas �� Research/ Analysis, Policy Subchapter 17 of the Denton Development Code (DDC) Planning, Environmental provides the City with the legal �� Services framework for the conservation and protection of floodplains, Code Revision- riparian corridors / buffers, O Short-term (within 3 years) wetlands, and eastern cross �� Implementation- Long-term timbers forests ("upland (more than 5 years) ______ ._ ._ ._ ._ ._ ... ... ... ._ ._ ._ ._ ._ ._ ._ ._ ._ ._ ._ ._ ._ ._ ._ ._ ... habitats"), common y known � as Environmentally Sensitive Q Low (Less than $20,000) Areas (ESAs). Riparian areas, ______ the interface between land and a river or stream, are vital for O High water quality, habitat and flood mitigation. Upland areas are � Pollution Prevention home to unique animal and plant habitats, and often serve as treasured recreational areas. Implementation Actions � Research other municipal codes regarding ESAs to identify best practices. � Identify obstacles and opportunities in existing codes and regulations for preserving and managing ESAs. � Revise DDC (Subchapter 17 and related) and implement. � Educate citizens and stakeholders about management and preservation of ESAs. � Capitalize opportunities for the preservation of natural corridors. ��Strategy #4 Implement a Program to Clean Up, Redevelop, and Reuse Brownfield Sites Brownfield sites are areas with past development and/or environmental contamination that must be remediated before redevelopment can take place. The clean-up and redevelopment of these sites is critical to environmental and economic sustainability — in many cases without reuse of these sites, they remain environmentally hazardous and sources of community blight. Sustainability Snapshot ��Research/Analysis, Program Improvement ��Environmental Services, Economic Development OShort-term (within 3 years) _._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._ ................ � , High (over $100,000) O High The City of Denton is already _. _. _. _ _ _. _. _. _ _ _. _. _. _. . _. _. _. _. _. _. remediating and reusing Neighborhood brownfield sites, with the two- � Improvement, Economic acre Transit Park project at 121 Development Exposition Street as an example. Additional funding for brownfield activities is currently available through state and federal programs. Having identified brownfield sites most suitable . �'��± � � 4 . �� .,: ,� �'� � �!I � � I �J 1� �°' �� _'� � � _ _ _ �, _ - -�...�- The parking lot shown here for City Hall and DCTA sits on what was the first brownfield redevelopment site in Denton. 34��. , ��.'��j :.,„.ai:u��3u�.sez� I;°:.si:�ca��;��ti.: c oca�e uiss �.��iit.rui:� f�Utl, for redevelopment and preliminary plans can help facilitate funding of these projects under future grant cycles. Implementation Actions * Catalog existing potential brownfield sites and gather information about former and possible future uses. * Research latest availability of federal and state funding for brownfield remediation. 8 Set targets for inventory, assessment, remediation, and redevelopment. .;•a�7 JUSlclll �dK)�� I t°t ;�Li��Gll��4: r ict! � �t1f� L"�.I41.++..7'i i:3 u 4.aet.u��t: ��Strategy #5 Implement Code Changes so that Landscape Requirements are Based on the Concept of Multiples Uses (Stormwater, Shading, Drought Tolerance) The City will evaluate the to Sustainability Snapshot address the landscaping and stormwater requirements of � Research/Analysis, Program commercial development. Code Development/Improvement revisions could greatly enhance Planning, Urban Forester, future landscape designs by �� Environmental Services incorporating multi-use elements that are both environmentally Code Revision- Short-term beneficial and aesthetically (within 3 years) Implementa- pleasing. Options for revisions O tion- Mid-term (more than 5 to the landscape and stormwater years) Mid-term (3-5 years) regulations range from a full- _.._.._.._.._.._.._.. _._.._.._.._.._.. _._.. _._.. _._.. _._.._.._.._.._.. _. _. . r scale integrated stormwater Q Medium ($20,000- $100,000) plan that uses natural elements, ___ ____ ____ ____ ____ such as vegetated swales to capture stormwater, to guidelines O High that recommend local plants _ _ _ _ _ _ ................ _ _ that require less watering. It is ��I�/ater Quality also important to emphasize planting during dormant season and effectively address irrigation. Denton's code should strike a balance between key design features/practices and should provide a menu of different options that leave ample room for the creativity of the designer and property owner. Implementation Actions Conduct assessment of current regulations and identify opportunities for revision or need for additional code language. � Ensure landscaping recommendations are tailored to the local climate and environment and can perform multiple functions. � Collect best practices of landscaping codes and ordinances. � Study feasibility and costs of implementing code requirements. � If code revisions are adopted, create educational materials and events to promote use of new landscaping practices and code compliance. �I35 +�Strategy #6 Promote Mixed-Use, Compact Development in Targeted Areas Communities such as Denton are realizing that there are citizens Sustainability Snapshot who desire more compact or dense development with a greater �— Research/Analysis, variety of uses. This type of Coordination, Policy development in turn has many environmental, economic, and �� Planning social benefits. The City will __._._._._._._..........__...__...__..._______________................ promote mixed-use, compact O Mid-term (3-5 years) development in the downtown transit area and commercial Q districts by specifying minimum , Medium ($20,000- $100,000) density requirements. _..... _. _. _. . . _. _.._ _.._.._ .._.._. . . _. _.. Implementation Actions O High _. _. _. _. _ _ . _. _. _. _ _. _. _._ _ _. _. _. _._.. _. � Analyze zoning and current /) Energy Efficiency, Air Quality, land use plans to identify top �� areas to study. Community Character > Set minimum density requirements for target areas. ��Strategy #7 Complete and Implement Tree Code Denton's tree canopy is an iconic part of the landscape and Sustainability Snapshot a critical element of the natural environment. Currently at 19 �� Program Development/ percent of the city's area, the Improvement, Event, Policy urban tree canopy has room to Planning, Environmental expand in certain zoning districts. �� Services The Draft Tree Code advances ___ ._ ._ ._ ._ ....____...__...__ ...............__.....................__.. the objectives of retaining existing O Short-term (within 3 years) trees, replacing and replanting trees, increasing the urban tree Q canopy, and planting native , Low (less than $20,000) _.._.._.._. _. _.._. . . .. _. .. _. _.._.. _.._.......... p ants, among ot ers. e tree O code is still moving forward � Medium through Planning and Zoning and _. _., . _. _ . _. _. _ _. _._.._.._ ......................... should be approved in 2012. � Energy Efficiency, Implementation Actions Air Quality $ Set targets for tree canopy cover. � Partner with city departments and local organizations to implement tree planting goals to increase canopy coverage. � Continue to hold informational events and workshops on importance of conservation and how to plant and care for trees. 36 � �"�. � simply su�i�in��e � �, ;�k,:.�V�.,. : .�:.. ..�. ��.. ��"� ��-. �Strategy #8 Complete and Implement Subchapter 22 and Related Code Changes Concerning Gas Well Drilling and Regulation Subchapter 22 regulates gas well drilling and production Sustainability Snapshot within the city limits. This section of the code was developed to �� Policy protect public health and safety while allowing the practical Planning- Gas Well development of mineral resources. �� Inspections Division Amendments are necessary to provide address potential O Short-term (within 3 years) harmful side-effects of natural _ .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. _ gas drilling and production. The v City will work with stakeholders to Q Low (less than $20,000) determine necessary revisions and -- ------ ----- ------- - implement code changes. O Medium Implementation Actions __ _ _._. . _._. . . ._.......... � Work with stakeholders, Gas � Air Quality Public Health, Well Task Force members, Water Quality and municipal decision makers to develop draft revisions recommendations. • Incorporate recommended revisions into the DDC. * Present new code for recommendations and approval. �';; � Additional Strategies for Consideration 1. Improve park and open space opportunities within walking distance of residents' homes. ■.�. � ..�`_"'" � 3 d,-�� r I � �'-�. � � �- t 1 r �A{� � . . _• � �w, 49� , �e,A� ��_ 5 �� 4 '7 `., �nll ��i �, 1 f.� j`�'� � t"j �f tft t ._ � �. �7i1 �'.I�"�h1tl� :>....�1�'.'hi.."a:W1s.r:..o I.. a.2lIi:56�L�lis 4� Y�li4' IS.3Y L'�.14L4.i11 :3 Y W1L1.K'� �1� � �i►,� �� -,��-;�s;� ;,� i� I ��_ � � � ��;'� "� � - , i+f�4k� � , � y . � .. . . s;p,t- ar.. r ,��Yi- t � r.� F Ir , -�y �tv�;'Y��e� yLL.��,�j k � s � 's ' �� °ihEj .. F . , : f �.f� �� M IY�� ..� 1 'J "� � . 4' "i �,` °� . t'��"'i' r �. _,�'� � 37 , �,�� t' ,�. � �, '� � ' ,,�. � �- ��. �, _. , r,. � " k� �� .:�:� � ��r�,t .. . - � � �„ ,. • ,r; .. ... . - . ;r . •_ �-.-. - � Q � �, �+ � :- c� �, , '� ` - ,�¢� s x ,�` , „ 1� "'�s�' I °�' �5 �.. f "� ' ' ,�.i�, 1�' "�' a � °i r� • *� `� i� +; �, ar �f + $.w ��' t � � � ,�"i°'"r. � , � `"� , +17 ,. . .��.. ' x } ,.. �� '"1,/ ��,�,I�" • ''r�'X . ��;�� , 1 +- .:�i r��,r "'� ��, �� s . ; � � � r� � �� :'". . _ , . ,,,t � "F�', � � �"� . a� - + �I"rr,� i .�`�'"�` � - ,�a.� �.. � . :, � � � , r� ��,� ,-� ' ._y+�; , i � �� _ _ � '� i[�- � F � � �� • _ . _ � � . r ; �� , `:� � ` `.,�.� � +i .. � � w " • � � . , � ��'s—' � �" � ��'�A�'� �r ' w FA��a �• � � � �r�� ?�1 �" �•. �" �"�� `� I�E '�/ �., ,� " � ! i�� . w- � , ; :� . ;: `,�'� � �� ,� � �� r . �, ,y t � _ � � , �" Fa � � � �, � . .. .,._ _ �' _ _ . "i ' !�� ` ' '�'�i•"' ` .} � �` � ,,?; �►� � �+�� . �. = .. . ` � i g �� , � �� _ ��, � �� - ' �, ,� , }� ' � ° ��r , _ � � �r -- , ,.. � -...-- � * _ _ _ � .� �,�-� z � �� ' �+ � -- . , * ;� a� r t� � _ .a,� � � ---� �� • .~,�-�� ---�- �, .�� '. chapter 7: Transportation "It is every man's obligation to put back into the world �"�'-- at least the equivalent of what he takes ou� of it. " — Albert Einstein �i� � Why Transportation Illlatters for a S�stainable Dentan Our current transportation network is a product of regional development patterns and infrastructure decisions that reflect a time when fuel sources and construction costs were less expensive and when air pollution was less of a concern. Changes to this network are often difficult and expensive. Capital and operating costs for new projects are extremely high, fuel costs continue to rise, and air quality continues to be a substantial concern for the region. The benefits of increased mobility need to be weighed against the environmental, economic, and social costs of transport, including traffic congestion, impacts of impervious parking areas to surface water, stormwater and groundwater supply, air pollution, long commute times, physical inactivity, and fuel costs and consumption. Sustainable transportation options can decrease our impact on the environment, reduce the costs of commuting, and improve quality of life for the Denton community. `�u�� t� D�t� and i�r�goir�g Initiatives The City is taking steps to invest in a more sustainable transportation system. Multiple forms of alternative transportation – bicycling, walking, telecommuting, carpooling, use of high fuel efficiency or alternative fueled vehicles and mass transit—help to protect the environment, reduce traffic congestion, and build active communities. Many initiatives within the City promote the use of alternative transportation, including annual awareness and outreach programs designed to inform citizens about alternative transportation options. 40�� ;;u, � Sustainabilit� �"�+�°`�s - - .'. I � Number of miles for bike lanes Number of miles for walking paths/ sidewalks Public transit ridership within the City of Denton 201 1 - 3.85 miles (including single lanes) 201 1 - Approximately 350 miles of walking path/si dewal ks 2011 - 2.4 million rides (UNT accounts for 1.8 million rides) Increase number of bike lane miles (see Bike Master Plan) Increase miles of walking paths/ sidewalks Increase public transit ridership �-."`�+._ �' ��'" . ;'. ` � --- -- �'4i �`� _ _ �r 1 � ��3W N��p`WN DENT - � t?N � y � t�v. �� . �'�� .� � �� ' � '� , -,;� . ;` iey ` �� ` � �,�• � �~ � r T.R,.... � .� � . �z� �` �-�� ,� �� ..� - ��., i � � ?t a�+ �� .�. �} •� �� Y r .� �}a �'.��;�� I �� , W� ^` � �.� �. • �:. _ .� d ... - � �; �� _ `'°�-�-�`� - �r . .• i _ -�`'-�- .. �� , i� ,� � .. � � � � � ,.. �, y% � 1 ' a. � � .� : �. c simp�y su�taina��e � A Strategic Plan for Denton's FutL �;;u,. �Strategy #1 � Strategy #2 Revise Current Parking Standards to Provide Flexibility and Reduce Environmental Impacts Sustainability Snapshot Excessive parking and impervious i� Policy surfaces - artificial structures such as pavements that are covered by impenetrable Planning, Environmental materials - negatively impact the �� Services built environment and threaten groundwater and surface water O Short-term (within 3 years) resources. The City will revise _ _ .. _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ v its current parking standards Q Low (less than $20,000) to reflect local conditions and __ _ _ _ _ _ ___ ___.. _ _ parking demand. The parking standards will incorporate O High flexible methods for reducing the _ . . .. .. .. _ . . ......... .. . _ .. .. .. ..... __ stormwater, surface water, and Water Quality, Energy Effi- groundwater impacts from parking � ciency, Pollution Prevention, areas. Measures may include Neighborhood Improvement multiple use landscaping islands, the use of pervious surface paving, and management practices to improve the quantity and quality of stormwater draining from parking lots. Implementation Actions � Review existing parking standards, identify goals and priorities and develop a list of strategies for reducing environmental impacts. Revise parking standards in accordance with other actions, including investments in alternative transportation infrastructure, transportation demand management programs, low impact development (LID) and transit-oriented development (TOD). �� ''r I� �+ I.�� r,`�-�.+�-'� G ;i��7' . - �_ + - �' ;�,+t r i Improve and promote pedestrian opportunities The City recognizes the - importance of walking and Sustainability Snapshot the contribution it makes to �_ Policy, Physical Investment/ personal mobility and the � Maintenance, Capital environment. As such, the City will evaluate ways to promote Investment pp Planning, Streets and Traffic safe, convenient o ortunities for walking. Improving pedestrian �� Control, PD, Engineering, opportunities may include External Partners sidewalks, walkways, and amenities such as lighting and O Long-term landscaping to encourage �� (more than 5 years physical activity. The City is � evaluating opportunities to Q High (more than $100,000) increase miles of sidewalks as compared with miles of streets. O High Implementation Actions � Emphasize pedestrian opportunities in revisions to the Comprehensive Plan. Energy Efficiency, � Air Quality, Community Character, Public Health m Upon completion of the Comprehensive Plan, review sidewalks and similar pedestrian requirements of the DDC and Bicycle Master Plan and recommend changes. Consider offering walking/pedestrian safety education programs. �. -- �;. a , ,.�� . -_�'�t �� --r,�' ' ' i � . � �, _ •,e � �; , �,, ,� - __ .- - - - -�..R....�._. _- - - --- _. ..V��'.i._/.��_'.�=►'�..... J__-_s.'��-1 �', ;��y :>..,.�E��..ax..:o � . . ��i�<:a�t:�.� . ,..... is:ir" L)�i'9'�iSfi�S ��U'�l.li°� � � 41 �Strategy #3 Implement the Bicycle Master Plan In 2011, The City of Denton completed a Bicycle Master Sustainability Snapshot Plan. The primary goal of the plan is to create an integrated i� Policy, Physical Investment/ transportation and recreation Maintenance, Capital framework to facilitate biking Investment _ ......................................................................................................... as a viable transportation Transportation, Streets and alternative throughout Denton. �� Traffic Control, Planning, The plan gathered data on existing conditions and External Partners infrastructure for bicycle travel, Long-term prepared design guidelines for O(more than 5 years) constructing aci ities or cyc ists, � identified supporting programs Q High (more than $100,000) and policies, and estimated _.._.._.._.._.._.._._..._......._......_......_.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._. construction and implementation O Medium costs. As funding and resources permit, the City will work to _._. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _...._.._ ............. implement the strategies Energy Efficiency, identified in the plan. � Air Quality, Community Character. Public Health Implementation Actions To the e�ent possible, integrate pedestrian and bike facilities, services and programs into both city-wide and regional transportation systems. � Examine opportunities to link bike routes with bike trails to provide paths between residential, recreational, employment, and shopping areas, and implement as resources allow. � Research and secure funding for plan implementation. � Expand opportunities for bicycle safety education and promote non-vehicle modes of travel as healthy and environmentally friendly alternatives to the automobile. � Additional Strategies for Consideration �. Encourage sustainable modes of transportation including carpooling options, electric vehicle charging stations infrastructure, and public transportation. ;� , Evaluate traffic signalization to improve safety and mobility and implement as funding allows. 42 ��' simply sustainable � A Strategic Plan for Denton's Fut� ° � : _� chapter 8: Education, Communication & -��-y Community Involvement� =-� _. _ `� �� .` Y "You can never have an i ��;,a�y if you have not changed yourself. 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' a'. , �, , r + � � � �„� ' �' ' �� ' �� i` • , � ^ir. • , � f �r . ♦ f � Y _ , E ,. , � � . .- w � � r � . � � � �4� . `?�,,� . .� f ./. �� . � � �� , - ^, � �. , �,�' � �'fi � � 1 /.,�, ,. � 1 � t = . - � � � L . / 1,� . y �� ` 1 r ., '�` l � � �r '; � _ r . , � 1B}� �p-� �,� �._,� - �� '4 '� '�.� -.�` - • � . �_ � _ � _ W f . �. , '` ,,(' ,• a f ,. >. � ti � � � a� ' " � � ��, � RJ' �� ' • ] . 4�� .. ��,.- � : '� � ' , a� r I! -.�.. —__° -:►. ` —�,,��"" ,,. .� ..�r a. , - � . , � �� '.'�` �_.� :;' : - 1 ` . ._. � : .` _. .. , e. .,a. �t �i� �►...:'.;. , �` . �"i � � � _ <, • ` �` `� W� � Why Educatian, Communication and Community In��lea�m�nt M�tt�rs f�r � �ust�ina�l� D�nton The sustainability challenges of today require global, local and individual action. Although the City of Denton is implementing many substantial initiatives to improve community sustainability, government actions cannot and should not be the only actions. The success of this Plan depends on the active involvement of city residents, businesses, and institutions. By providing education and involvement opportunities, regularly tracking successes and acknowledging areas for improvements, the community can understand what the City is doing to lead the way, and can participate in making Denton a more sustainable community. �u�� to Dat� and t3ng�ing Initiatives In 2011, the City launched a sustainability website and education seminar series in response to community requests. The website and education program aim to raise awareness about sustainability in the community and prompt individuals to act. The website provides information to citizens of all ages, including interactive coloring pages for kids and tips for adults to learn how to integrate sustainability into daily lives. The City also promotes community participation in national, regional, and local environmental events. Denton is working with community organizations and non-profit groups to educate residents and businesses on environmental issues and offer tips to address environmental challenges. Examples of environmental events include: Earth Day (April 22 annually); Earth Hour (last Saturday of March annually — the event involves households and businesses turning off their non-essential lights for one 44�� hour); clean air action days organized by the City and North Texas Clean Air Coalition (NTCAC); and municipal clean-up events. These events raise awareness and encourage individuals to take personal actions to improve community sustainability. � Sustainabilit� ' ��°��°Rr°�� Number of visits to City's sustainability website monthly Monthly number of people attending sustainability workshops and education sessions Number of sustainable businesses involved in the Green Business Program December 201 1; Sustainable Denton - 241 Environmental Services - 91 Kids Corner - 32 November 201 1 - 17 Program under development . � �rT f .�- Increase number of visits IAverage attendance of 25 or more Enroll 10 businesses by 2015 s��z�� su;��:;.,...,.�..��. � . , .m��.@W;.:�,.. . ....; ��or Deni��r s iPu€� �Strategy #1 Create a Sustainability Advisory Council The proposed Sustainability Advisory Council (SAC) is Sustainability Snapshot a committee of community stakeholders selected by City �� Education/Communication Council and other City officials to represent and serve the Environmental Services, community on sustainability �� Sustainability Advisory ' 't' t' Th SAC 'll b ini ia ives. e wi e responsible for advising city decision-makers on sustainability initiatives and engaging the public and other community stakeholders in the implementation of the Plan. The SAC may assist with development of the sustainability education program and will provide guidance concerning sustainability strategies. Council OShort-term (within 3 years) v Q Low (less than $20,000) ___ _. ___ _ .. .. .. _ . .. . O High _....___ ___ __....._..___.._.._......_. � Community Character Implementation Actions • Identify a diverse group of community stakeholders to participate in the Sustainability Advisory Council. � Develop guidelines on SAC's roles and responsibilities. � Set recurring meeting dates and assign City staff to participate in regular meetings of the SAC. :,� �.�:�.:-�6a.��,.� � .. �.e�..::�.�, . ,.�.. .�: .��.:....�„ v . �..,,.� �;;u, � Strategy #2 Create a Green Business Program to Identify and Recognize Sustainable Businesses A green business program is intended to provide recognition to Denton businesses for their commitment to sustainability. The City will establish criteria for verifying that businesses meet sustainability standards including energy and water conservation, waste reduction, and pollution prevention. Businesses that meet the standards will be officially recognized by the City. To recognize green businesses Sustainability Snapshot � Education/Communication Environmental Services, ��Economic Development, Denton Chamber of Commerce OShort-term (within 3 years) ____ ____ ____ ____ ___. _. _. v Q Low (less than $20,000) , _ ._ .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. ................. the City will post the names of O High green businesses on the City's website. Additionally, a program � logo will be created to identify Economic Development, participating businesses. Green Community Character businesses can advertise the logo on business websites or post decal on storefront windows. Implementation Actions � Establish selection criteria for recognizing green businesses. d Develop an application and evaluation process. � Develop a logo and decal for businesses to display and communicate recognition to citizens. � Partner with Denton Chamber of Commerce to identify green businesses. �I45 �Strategy #3 Develop a Section in the Chamber of Commerce Newsletter to Highlight Sustainable Businesses The City will work with the Denton Chamber of Commerce to develop Sustainability Snapshot a section in the newsletter that highlights sustainable businesses. � - Research/Analysis, The section will provide positive Education/ Communication advertisement for environmentally Denton Chamber of and socially responsible �� Commerce businesses. It will also highlight sustainability trends and educate O Short-term (within 3 years) other businesses on ways to integrate sustainability principles Q into their business operations. , Low (less than $20,000) _ _. _. _ _ _ Implementation Actions � Partner with the Denton � Medium _ Chamber of Commerce to identify sustainable � Economic Development businesses. � Assign staff to conduct research and writing of sustainability section newsletter. � Determine appropriate and cost-effective distribution mechanism. � i `- � � ��. -- - _ ; �,. � -. .�.�.: ==:=:._°- '��' -_ -� " ..�r a �� ___ �' �� ~=� � 46 � �". . , � .� . .�.. '.r., ..w:��....�„�,., ,,,��,..�Vy. . ,.... ..�. ��.....��'s rut�. �i� � Why Material Resources Management Matters for a Sustainable D�nton The City of Denton contributes to sustainable materials management through recycling, landfill energy '' 1 1 recovery, environmentally preferable purchasing, and litter reduction. Material goods can use energy intensive processes, may contain excessive packaging and may be transported over long distances before they are used once and discarded. The transportation of waste to disposal sites produces air pollutants, as does the decomposition of solid waste at the landfill. The amount of time a landfill can be effectively utilized can also be extended if materials destined for the landfill can be reduced, reused, and / or recycled. Fortunately, there are many local opportunities to manage material resources efficiently and promote economic growth and environmental quality. �;;u, � Successes to Date and Ongoing Initiatives The City has an active recycling program both for citizens and within its governmental and public facilities. Denton offers innovative programs, including a home chemical collection program, award-winning pharmaceutical disposal events, successful community clean-up events, and yard waste composting. Through the Home Chemical Collection (HCC) program, the City provides at-home collection of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) to all residents. In an effort to reuse materials, the City redistributes HHW material to residents at its ReUse Store. In partnership with Denton Municipal Electric, residents may also exchange incandescent bulbs for compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs during DME's sponsored CFL exchange program. The City wants to expand the success of the HCC program and increase household participation. The goal is to publicize the service to encourage residents to participate and prevent HHW from being disposed of in the City's � landfill. At multiple stages of a product's lifecycle — extraction and � processing of raw materials, manufacturing, distribution, storage, transport and disposal — innovations in materials management can reduce waste and promote reuse. Examples of strategies include recycling, composting, source reduction, and energy recovery from waste. 48�� To help dispose of pharmaceutical products, the City offers residents the opportunity to dispose of unwanted and expired medicines during Denton Drug Disposal Days (D4). The City-sponsored pharmaceutical disposal event was the first pharmaceutical collection event in Texas approved by the TCEQ and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). In 2011, D4 won "Outstanding Recycling Special Event" at the Greater Dallas Fort-Worth Recycling Alliance � Recycling Leadership Awards. As funding permits, D4 events are held each year to provide citizens with an opportunity to dispose of pharmaceutical waste. In addition to collection events, the City is evaluating a permanent collection location. The permanent location will provide a secure collection container for routine disposal of these materials. Lastly, the City's Solid Waste Department collects municipal yard waste (bagged grass clipping and leaves, brush and tree limbs) for composting. Yard waste and waste activated biosolids recycled from the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant are used to make Dyno Dirt, compost made and sold by the Water Utilities Beneficial Reuse Division. .....r..3 rw:�..�.......�.�V � �� :�k.:,...;y.��; .�;c: .u. ,.u.. . ._ . .. Key Performan , seline/ . . rent Sta Quantity and type of HHW collected Quantity of pharmaceutical waste collected annually Quantity of yard waste collected annually Quantity of Dyno products sold annually Number of commercial recycling containers Residential recycling diversion rate 2010 - 41,125 Ibs collected 2010 - 883 I bs collected and disposed 2010 - 15,505 tons 2011 - 26,307 cubic yards 2011 - 339 commercial recycling co ntai ne rs 2011 - 57% Maintain or increase collection amounts Increase annually Continue to collect and increase where possible Increase quantity of Dyno products sold annually Increase annually by 2% Increase beyond 60% by 2020 �;;u, � Strategy #1 Promote Clean-up Events Through its partnership with Keep Denton Beautiful and other community organizations, the City promotes and sponsors clean- up events by providing supplies and recruiting volunteers. During clean-up events, volunteers collect trash from streets, waterways, and neighborhoods. Clean-up sites often include parks, business grounds, school grounds, and nature trails. Through its relationships with local businesses and organizations, the City can request donations, supplies, or in- kind support. Sustainability Snapshot �� Coordination, Event ��External Partners, City Departments OShort-term (within 3 years) _._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._........... � , Low (less than $20,000) _.._.._.._. __ ._ ._ ._ .______. _.._.._.._. _.._. _.._. _.._. ___ ................. O _.... _. � Medium Pollution Prevention, Community Character Implementation Actions � Partner with community organizations to sponsor clean-up events. � Educate citizens on ways to keep neighborhoods clean. �° Work with community organizations to promote existing events � Advertise date and location of scheduled events via the city's website, email notifications, newspaper advertisement, mailings, and flyers. u.. .N�.� ...,.�.�...�.�.� � . . ,._.. �,.�..�. . .�,.. .�. �,�...�,.. � . ,�.�.., � � 49 �Strategy #2 Establish Formal Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy The City is establishing a formal Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy to guide the City's purchasing decisions and promote the use of products and services that best align with the city's sustainability goals. In making purchasing decisions, certain products and services will be evaluated based on their environmental impact in addition to price and performance. In evaluating environmental performance, the entire product lifecycle will be considered. The policy will cover office supplies, electronic equipment, cleaning products and food and beverage materials. Sustainability Snapshot �� Policy ��Purchasing, Environmental Services OShort-term (within 3 years) v _ Q Low (less than $20,000) _....._.._.. . ______.. ._.._.._.._.._ _ _ ......... ........._ _ _ OMedium �Pollution Prevention, Energy Efficiency, Air Quality Implementation Actions Evaluate the environmental impacts of products and services. � Track and report environmentally preferred purchases (product type and quantity) by department, if feasible. � r: �;;u, � Strategy #3 Divert Solid Waste from Landfills Through Recycling Denton is continually expanding its recycling program to increase and improve citizen access to recycling opportunities. The City currently provides curbside single stream recycling services to single-family residences and the opportunity for recycling for all multi-family residences and businesses. To increase Sustainability Snapshot ��Program Improvement, Education/ Communication ��Solid Waste and Recycling, Finance OMid-term (3 - 5 years) recycling participation in multi- r _. ....._.... ._._._._ family residential units, the City Q Low (less than $20,000) offers free waste audits and _ ._ ._ ._ employee education to multi- family complexes that would like O Low to recycle. Commercial recycling services currently include Pollution Prevention, cardboard, office/mixed paper, Air Quality or single-stream (comingled) recycling. Denton recently introduced a recycling pilot program for businesses located downtown in the Square District to study opportunities to increase recycling effectiveness. The recent opening of a Materials Recycling Facility at the municipal landfill will improve recycling efficiency. This facility will help to minimize trips to deliver recyclables for sorting and allows better tracking of recycling participation in Denton. The City also operates four municipal drop-off centers. Recycling at the drop-off centers recently expanded to include wax-coated food and beverage containers such as milk cartons or juice containers. The City of Denton landfill collects electronic materials, including televisions, computers, and other small household electronics. Implementation Actions � Continue to educate the community on what and how to recycle. � Continue to identify materials and products used by the community that can be recycled. � Promote the use and re-use of non-toxic, recycled building materials and recycling of appropriate construction / demolition wastes. 50��" .�.:::�:,,; �.��k�....4:.�,..� � :.,,��,�;:��,y.�.: , ,�,; ;:,. �.,��,.:� + u�. � -' �. ,�� ,�,,;� �::f _ ��, � f � �` ,,,., _�;__-- .,�' �`�' �� fr,.,r��, fa �� E�.s .�-- �� - � . - � F chapter 1 � _?�cal Food Product�on , ��f'�,r��`' , _ �.:....rr"`� `-`— - --� - �_— �_- - �FPCE'M;�� S � , .i.er 'j{. _.. . . �. x w„�i�,� i,��` ' - � "When we heal the Earth, we heal ourselves. 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Ta._ .t � ._..� � � �_�� L��I F�� Prc��u�#i�� li�tt�r� f�r a� ��a�t�in�bl� ��r�ton Food plays a critical role in community health, economy, environment, and culture. By supporting local farmers, urban agriculture, and community gardens, the City supports local businesses, facilitates public access to local food, and helps decrease air pollution and fossil fuel consumption by reducing the distance food travels. �ll�� t� ��t� �Cl� �ilg�lflg 1i11tl�tiv�� Every April through September, local food businesses and artists participate in the Denton Community Market held at the corner of Mulberry Boulevard and Carroll Street. The market is a community gathering space for locally produced foods and locally produced arts and crafts. The City is evaluating opportunities to expand local food production including urban gardens, food cooperatives, backyard chickens, and Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA). �u�t�inability IUl�tri�s Key Performanc" Indi�ators Number of permits issued to local food businesses/artists to participate at Denton Community Market Number/acreage of community gardens 2011 - 13 consumer health permits issued 2011 - Approximately 5 acres Increase 5% by 2020 10 acres by 2020 �;;u, � Strategy #1 Encourage Community Gardens Within City Limits To support consumption and production of local food, the City Sustainability Snapshot of Denton is evaluating measures to promote community gardens. i� Program Development, A community garden is land used Capital Investment collectively by a group of people to grow fresh produce and plants. �� Environmental Services Community gardens can promote healthier eating and transform O Short-term (within 3 years) unused land into productive and _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _....... attractive spaces that demonstrate ,� the benefits of local food Q Low (less than $20,000) production. Implementation Actions O High � Research level of citizen interest in participating in � Community Character community gardens. � Identify land available for community gardens. � Provide education to citizens on community gardens. ��. •+ ^i.Sr.,�� , ' F V1�. $ �`3='. t I �,h? y J d+ ,�y '�'' �s�' J�� ,. Y - I�_. i M �i �%`� F'y�-.�,:�p'- -� � � ' 1 �; �j�yy� a - ': t}.�.•,Sa" 9r .: � '� '4 k- `. ,;:�'". i P J �.�R^',sy� ��' n ': � t � �y.. :Y f a Y '�� ' �[! � �: d .'� �` A zi� f • �'� , �{'�. rP � .' � 4 I. M gY,� C-V �}:' �� Q"t.�� A ' i��Y''w � �� '�� '�m a.% ". �+a � 1C" �� ,; � w�,� � • ,,�� , � � �: .�� +1 `�� .�� * � � ..,t � ��` �:�� '�� "!��s �`"� �. . r' ,/� 4 �f-.3�1�� ° i�'� aT �.sn '- , ,. �,� a4:�4 '+� .y , ,� P�►` � � , e ,a_s _ � �'� � �� '� �. �. : a 1, t� a:'t� "� 't ,� , ',� � w - "'�' � �.�� -y d � ,.:.< < � � : t � � : �,,.. i � � �� .'� •- �� 4 � � M1� ��4-+4': '� . tix" �`r n ' '' ' ' � �: �$ _ ; -�rr.t _ e t . 3'� �'z' .. `° S :. - i _. . - .. - . i . . . � ' �h " . a ' � ea ! . _ : y.a` � � � ,Y� �*�'� =�:'� ��`� '�' 52 �� simply sustainable � A, Sirategic ��an �tc�r C�enion's Fut� �Strategy #2 Evaluate Opportunities to Increase Access and Availability of Locally Produced Food Including Backyard Urban Gardens, Backyard Urban Chickens, and Food Cooperatives To increase access and availability of local food, the City is evaluating the promotion of backyard urban gardening, backyard urban chickens, and food cooperatives. Unlike a community garden, a backyard urban garden is not shared collectively among citizens and managed solely by homeowners in backyards. The City's role would be to educate and promote backyard urban gardens. Sustainability Snapshot �� Research/Analysis, Policy Animal Control, Code �� Enforcement, Economic Development _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _.._.._.._. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _. _......... OMid-term (3 — 5 years) _ _ ._._._._. _._._._._ ._._._._._._.. � , Low (less than $20,000) _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _... Similarly, allowing backyard urban-raised chickens for non- O Medium commercial uses supports the __ __ _ __ _._._._._ _ _.._....... City's goal of local food production � Community Character and consumption. The City is considering passing an ordinance to allow residents to raise chickens in their backyard to feed their families. Advocates of backyard urban chickens are motivated by a desire for self- sufficiency, humane animal treatment, and possible health benefits. Lastly, the City will research opportunities to increase food cooperatives and CSAs. A food cooperative is a grocery store owned by consumer members that make decisions on the type of foods sold, typically more natural and local food as compared to conventional grocery stores. Community supported agriculture is a farming operation where the growers and consumers share the risks and benefits of food production. Food is typically distributed to members via a weekly delivery or pick-up system. Implementation Actions • Provide education to citizens on how to start backyard urban gardens. 4 Draft a municipal ordinance concerning regulations and restrictions for backyard chickens and bring to City Council for recommendation. m Research level of citizen interest in food cooperatives and CSAs and identify opportunities. �;;u, � Strategy #3 Increase Number of Vendors Participating at Farmer's Markets and Craft Fairs in the Community Farmers markets and craft markets provide venues for local businesses to promote their goods and services, encourage local production Sustainability Snapshot and consumption, and promote community through organized �� Coordination, Event events. The City will work with community organizations to increase the number of vendors �� External Partners providing local food and crafts at community events and markets. •;, �'.:• Short-term (within 3 years) Implementation Actions � Partner with Chamber of Commerce to promote community events. � Educate local businesses and farms on permit application process to participate at farmer's markets. � Evaluate feasibility of dedicating permanent space/structure and infrastructure for farmers' markets and other community events. v... Q Low (less than $20,000) O Low _ _ ... ... ... ............................... ... ............ L:� � _. ;��; . 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J --��- � _�. . _ ��- �--�, —•� - _r,.. � �, _ -- — " . �� , 1+' i � � .: �`=a--�` � ! s� ,�� ,�..• 3. w•�r ^. y - � ..� "� ` � _ , • , ' - 6� M, :.�. �� ' ' .. . :. ^ _ .. . �„ � 1 J •� �y� • � - . �r -t"'c'''�+ � : 3 ��. ` . ��L. . . M :�.. . _ �'--� � ; � y v _ . . -'.,`�La This Plan was developed to communicate Denton's commitment to sustainability, identify strategies for moving forward, and inform all interested stakeholders of the City's progress. The next step — and the true measure of success — is to implement the selected strategies. �°' Selection of Strategies for Implementation The Plan includes 30 strategies across the eight focus areas, which were selected through a rigorous public involvement and prioritization process. These strategies include recommendations for policies, community programs, outreach and education, and capital improvements. The sum 56 � �"�. Minimize Wastewater Impacts on the Environment Rewrite and Adopt Changes to the Drainage Design Criteria Manual Maintain High Quality Drinking Water Exceed Minimum Reg u lato ry Compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Municipal Stormwater Permit Develop and Implement a Sustainable Municipal Fleet Program Develop a GHG program for Municipal Operations tegy Typ Research/Analysis, Coordination Research/Analysis, Policy Research/Analysis, Coordination Research/Analysis, Policy Program Development/ I mprovement, Capital I nvestment Research/ Analysis, Program Development/ I mprovement . Water Utilities, Environmental Services Water Utilities, Environmental Services Water Utilities Water Utilities, Environmental Services Fleet Services, Finance, City Departments Environmental Services, City Departments is certainly greater than the parts —on its own, each strategy provides a distinct benefit, but as a collective whole, the Plan provides a substantial opportunity for improving sustainability in Denton. Strategies will "ripen" at different rates and for different reasons. Accordingly, the Plan provides a flexible approach for implementation and recognizes that opportunity is based on a variety of logistical, financial, technical, and other variables that change over time. The selection of strategies for future implementation will be based on the current and projected status of the City's budget, external partnerships and funding sources, emerging City activities, stakeholder input, and contribution towards achieving the sustainability goals. Short-term (within 3 years) "Code revisions- Short-term (within 3 years) I mplementation- Mid-term (3-5 years) Short-term (within 3 years) Short-term (within 3 years) Short-term (within 3 years) Long-term (more than 5 years) Low Medium (less than $20,000) High Medium (over $100,000) Low H ig h (less than $20,000) Low (less than $20,000) Medium ($20, 000-$100, 000) Medium ($20, 000-$100, 000) High High Medium Pollution Prevention Neighborhood I mprovement, Pollution Prevention Public Health Neighborhood I mprovement Financial Savings Energy Efficiency � ,., . �... J .,�..,.. ...... . ......... e,., I . . ,.-,. ..� ,:1 L�� 14..; . �... . ...,.. .� �,. < ..�,.. , . ,.. . ..., .. � Expand Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program Adopt the Most Current Building Codes in a Timely Manner and Continue to Exceed Current International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Minimum Req u i reme nts Consider Developing a Sustainable Building Rating Program for New and Existing Facilities, Commercial and Residential Single Family, Multi-family and Neighborhood Development Improve the Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes and Buildings Promote Infill I nce ntives Evaluate Available Affordable Housing Prog ra ms/I nce ntives and Implement as Feasi ble - . . e; Program Development/ Improvement Research/Analysis, Pol icy Research/Analysis, Pol icy Education, Program Development Research/Analysis, Policy, Program Development/ Improvement Research/Analysis, Coordination •� Denton Municipal Electric Planning, Environmental Services Planning, Environmental Services Planning, Environmental Services, Denton Municipal Electric Neighborhood Services, Planning, Downtown Development Community Development, Denton Housing Authority, Planning � Short-term (within 3 years) Ongoing Mid-term (3-5 years) Mid-term (3-5 years) Short-term (within 3 years) Short-term (within 3 years) ling Implementation Additional Control Benefits Medium I Hi h ($20,000-$100,000) g Medium I Hi h ($20,000-$100,000) g Low I High (less than $20,000) Medium I Hi h ($20,000-$100,000) g Low (less than $20,000) Low (less than $20,000) Medium High Air Quality Air Quality, Water Quality Air Quality, Water Quality, Waste Reduction Air Quality, Job Creation, Economic Development Job Creation, Community Character Job Creation " � 57 ,y s��«��able � A Str�.�:�. , .�,.. ..,. �,,.....�.. ,� . ,.n.�... �� I : • Revise and Implement Subchapter 17 of the Denton Development Code Regarding Environmentally Sensitive Areas Implement a Program to Cleanup, Redevelop and Reuse Brownfield S ites Implement Code Changes so thatLandscape Requirements are Based on Concept of Multiple Uses (Stormwater, Shading, Drought Tolerance) Promote Mixed- use, Compact Development in Targeted Areas Complete and Implement Tree Code Complete and Implement Subchapter 22 and Related Code Changes Concerning Gas Well Drilling and Regulation ' • • e Research/Analysis, Policy Research/ Analysis, Program Development/ I mprovement Research/ Analysis, Program Development/ I mprovement Research/Analysis, Coordination, Policy Prog ram Development/ Improvement, Event, Policy Policy .� Planning, Environmental Services Environmental Services, Economic Development Planning, Urban Forester, Environmental Services Planning Planning, Environmental Services Planning - Gas Well Inspection Division Code Revision- S ho rt-term (within 3 years) Implementation- Long-term (more than 5 years) S ho rt-term (within 3 years) Code Revision- S ho rt-term (within 3 years) Implementation- M id-te rm (more than 5 years) M id-te rm (3-5 years) S ho rt-term (within 3 years) S ho rt-term (within 3 years) Low (less than $20,000) High (over $100, 000) Medium ($20,000-$100,000) Medium ($20,000-$100,000) Low (less than $20,000) Low (less than $20,000) I High I High I High I High Medium I Medium I Pollution Prevention Neig hborhood I mprovement, Economic Development � Water Quality Energy Efficiency, Air Quality, Community Character Energy Efficiency, Air Quality Air Quality, Public Health, Water Quality 58��. , , �,...,r., e�,�,��.,..�.�.��. � , , �,�,�tegi� o ,�;. ;�r Denton's FutL=. � Revise Current Parking Standards to Provide Flexibility and Reduce Environmental I m pacts Improve and Promote Pedestrian Opportunities Implement the Bicycle Master Plan Create a Sustainability Advisory Council Create a Green Business Program to Identify and Recognize Sustainable Businesses Develop a Section in the Chamber of Commerce Newsletter to Highlight Sustainable Businesses Promote Clean-up Events Establish Formal Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Pol icy Divert Solid Waste from Landfills Through Recycling Pol icy Policy, Physical I nvestment/ Maintenance, Capital I nvestment Policy, Physical I nvestment/ Maintenance Education/ Communication Education/ Communication Research/Analysis, Education/ Communication Coordination, Event Pol icy Program Improvement, Education/ Communication . Planning, Environmental Services Planning, Streets and Traffic Control, PD, Engineering, E�ernal Partners Engineering, Streets and Traffic Control, Planning, E�ernal Partners Environmental Services, Sustainability Advisory Council Environmental Services, Economic Development, Denton Chamber of Commerce Denton Chamber of Commerce E�ernal Partners, City Departments Purchasing, Environmental Services Solid Waste and Recycling, Finance �,y .�w..w.. _.� .. � . ...._ ..,.��, . .. . .�.. ......,. � . ..,��,... Short-term (within 3 years) Long-term (more than 5 years) Long-term (more than 5 years) Short-term (within 3 years) Short-term (within 3 years) Short-term (within 3 years) Short-term (within 3 years) Short-term (within 3 years) Mid-term (3-5 years) Low H ig h (less than $20,000) High High (over $100,000) High Medium (over $100,000) Low (less than $20,000) Low (less than $20,000) Low (less than $20,000) Low (less than $20,000) Low (less than $20,000) Low (less than $20,000) High High Medium Medium Medium Low Water Quality, Energy Efficiency, Pollution Prevention, Neighborhood Improvement Energy Efficiency, Air Quality, Community Character, Public Health Energy Efficiency, Air Quality, Community Character, Public Health Community Character Economic Development, Community Character Economic Development Pollution Prevention, Community Character Pollution Prevention, Energy Efficiency, Air Quality Pollution Prevention, Air Quality, � I 59 F Strategy Encourage Community Gardens Within City Limits Evaluate Opportunities to Increase Access and Availability of Local Food Including Backyard Urban Gardens, Backyard Urban Chickens and Food Cooperatives Increase Number of Vendors Participating at Farmer's Markets and Craft Fairs in the Community te9Y TYp' Prog ram Development, Cap ital I nvestment Research/Analysis, Policy Coordination, Event d Partne Environmental Services Animal Control, Code Enforcement, Economic Development E�ernal Partners S ho rt-term (within 3 years) Mid-term (3-5 years) S ho rt-term (within 3 years) �'"'"' �� R��our�es N�ed�cl f�r Implem�ntation This Plan will require a significant budgetary commitment by the City. While financial considerations were a deciding factor in selecting the strategies for inclusion in the Plan, the City will need to continually assess the financial requirements of sustainability strategies and consider those requirements against other budgetary needs. Implementation strategies will also require participation of individuals and organizations across City departments and in the community. The City will actively research and apply for national, state, and local competitive grants to support the selected sustainability initiatives as well as leverage partner organizations when possible. ' ` Me�suring and Comrnunicating Progress Sustainability can be measured through a variety of quantitative and qualitative indicators and performance metrics. Where possible, quantitative measures are preferred because qualitative measures are typically 60�� Low (less than $20,000) Low (less than $20,000) Low (less than $20,000) WOL Medium Low Community Character Community Character Job Creation, Community Character subjective and can be difficult to define. In each focus area chapter, KPIs were identified. For each KPI, meaningful and achievable targets were set and the baseline value, or current status of the KPI was determined. The established KPIs, targets, and baseline values will be used to measure and communicate progress. A summary of the current KPI, targets, and baseline values is provided in the following table. KPIs will be revisited, revised, and adjusted throughout plan implementation. r. 3 rw:��.........,�.V � ��.:,�.;�.�; .�.. .u. Number of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)permit violations Compliance with water quality standards; Number of EPA health violations Volume and number of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) Air Quality Index (AQI) GHG Emissions- Municipal Government Operations (Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent) GHG Emissions- Community-wide per capita (Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent) Annual Municipal Fleet Fuel Consumption Number of Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AF� (Hybrids, CNG, Electric, etc.) in Municipal Vehicle Fleet �,u�'�,�w'��,� � . � �i`. . r Total municipal government energy consumption Number of participants in energy rebate and audit programs Renewable percent of DME's electric power generation Number and size of private renewable energy systems installed throughout community i �. i 201 1 - Zero 201 1 - Zero 2011 - 38 overflows. Total volume -110,000 gallons (most from 3 forced main breaks) 201 1 - 42 2002 - 138,419 MTCO2e 2006 - 162,410 MTCO2e 2002 - 19.6 MTCO2e per capita 2006 - 18.4 MTCO2e per capita 201 1- 415,884 gallons of diesel & 273,415 gallons of unleaded 201 1- 7 hybrid vehicles; 201 1- 375 Diesel (on and off road which can use biodiesel); 2011 - 52 Flex Fuel; 2011 - 19 Hybrid Electric � 2011 - 32,159,066 kWh 201 1- 220 audit & 245 rebate participants I 2010 - 40% � 2011 - One 1.6 MW system Maintain no violations Maintain compliance with minimum standards; Maintain no violations Minimize volume and number of SSOs AQI is a regional issue that is not only influenced by local City of Denton efforts, yet still important to track Reduce GHG emissions Reduce GHG emissions per capita Reduce use of traditional fuels; Increase alternative fuel consumption as percentage of total fuel consumption Increase number of AFVs � Reduce municipal facility energy consumption � Increase number of participants Continue to evaluate options for renewable energy generation Continue to evaluate options for renewable energy generation �..::N.� ...,v:�...��;.� � . �;..�.��.�, . .�,.. .�. vL..<�:.. � . ,�.�.., � 1 .`� 6 . . i � �_ Y i Square feet of new infill development buildings and acreage impacted Acres of protected open space and environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs) Percent of city area currently covered by tree canopy Acres of brownfield sites redeveloped :.� . Number of miles for bike lanes Number of miles for walking paths/sidewalks Public transit ridership within the City of Denton Number of visits to City's sustainability website monthly Currently not tracked 2010 - 12,005 acres 2011 - 19% 2011 - 1.9 acres Continue to increase infill development and track progress Continue to increase percentage of open space and protected areas. Increase tree canopy coverage Pursue additional brownfield redevelopment 2011 - 3.85 miles (including single Increase number of bike lane miles lanes) (see Bike Master Plan) 2011 - Approximately 350 miles of Increase miles of sidewalk and walking paths walking path/sidewalks 2011 - 2.4 million rides Increase public transit ridership (UNT accounts for 1.8 million rides) December 201 1 ; Sustainable Denton - 241; Environmental Services - 91; Kids Corner - 32 Monthly number of people attending sustainability workshops and I November 2011 - 17 education sessions Number of sustainable businesses involved in the Green Business Program � � �'i°s � �4�:�. : ff �� . ° _� Quantity and type of HHW collected Quantity of pharmaceutical waste collected annually Quantity of yard waste collected annually Program under development 2010 - 41,125 Ibs collected 2010 - 883 Ibs collected & d isposed 2010 - 15,505 tons Increase number of visits Average attendance of 25 or more Enroll 10 businesses by 2015 I Maintain or increase collection amounts � Increase annually � Continue to collect and increase where possible 62 � � �,.. .r., e,��.��.,..�.�.��. � . , � �„��vy, . .,�.. .�,. � w..�� .. ., . �. r _ _.. � �� Quantity of Dyno products sold annually Number of commercial recycling containers Residential recycling diversion rate Number of permits issued to local food businesses/artists to participate at Denton Community Market Number/acreage of community gardens ��;<:., � Sustainability Management Tool The City is developing a tool for tracking progress and communicating results. This tool will provide data management capabilities to track progress on KPIs and provide a dashboard and reporting functions to visually communicate results both internally and externally. 2011 - 26,307 cubic yards 2011 - 339 commercial recycling co ntai ne rs 2011 - 57% 2011 - 13 consumer health permits issued 2011 - Approximately 5 acres The web-based sustainability management tool is critical in improving communication both internally and externally to City stakeholders. The tool will be updated regularly to track actions and implementation, and when new data on KPIs are available. �j Continued Program Development The Plan is a living document that will be updated on a regular basis. The selection of strategies for future implementation will be based on the current and projected status of the City's budget, external partnerships and funding sources, emerging City activities, and stakeholder input. Monitoring progress is necessary to compare outcomes with the City's objectives and ensure long-term viability of the program. In addition to tracking KPIs, the City will continually communicate with the community about the Plan's programs, projects, and progress. � ,��v.�....��;.� I . � v:.. � Increase quantity of Dyno products sold annually Increase annually by 2% Increase beyond 60% by 2020 Increase 5% by 2020 10 acres by 2020 The City will revisit the strategies in the Plan on a regular basis with an extensive review every three to five years. Periodic review is required to determine if strategies and actions are achieving goals and meeting targets. Annual reviews need to include a list of anticipated projects and budget needs and be presented for budget approval. The stakeholder working groups will meet on a quarterly basis to gauge progress and monitor performance to make sure the City is on track for continual sustainability improvement. In future sustainability planning updates, the City will consider lessons learned from the successes and challenges of implementation. In effect, this Plan will serve as a mechanism for continual improvement and help to inspire an increasingly more sustainable Denton. City of Denton, 2011 Facts, Water- Facts. Available at http://vwwv.cityofdenton.com/index.aspx?page=346 City of Denton, 2011 Current Topics-Denton Wins Award. Available at http://vwwv.cityofdenton.com/index.aspx?page=287 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2011, Ground Level Ozone Basic Information, available at http://wvwv.epa.gov/airquality/ozonepollution/basic.html North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) 2011, Air Quality, available at http://nctcog.org/trans/air/ U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Information Administration (EIA) Energy Outlook 2010 "�`� � 63 � . � W � �J ` V � � V J W • `V � � � � � � � � � � � � Q � C� �' .� � � � �,� 0' i '''� i► � �/,�' U . .,_� '�� ",��' ! i ` r • -�w ' %_. � `� �� ±t� ` �4 u. , ., �,� � � ,� �•" �'t�"� �� +1,��' _�, �r ,'�,,, � +� ; �. ��„ �� r� � ♦ :�� ii � �n, a � '� ,�. L''` ► ' . �, s� � �� . 4 � y *^+ � � i.�� 1 , � �� f �' � � . . .�. - � �� I �I� � � 'a` .' � i �• � r / � � ,�! , '� ,+� � r' . .� l �. � _ � , � t. � � .. �� '� '��,P, � �� ' :��'�� , .;�. �;��,� ,� � �� ,�� - � �.�.�., �' C w . � .�. . x �� .; �� - `:i_.. Q A� i r � � � 'i V��, � � , �" �i �. At: ° +�-�-+!�I `� i � � �, �� ' !� � o �� , ,�� a �_. � ,,� �,,� , � �� _ , , �� .-� . ' � _ .' d�'� `ft� �.�,�� +� A � . '� �.-�1 � .- . .: � d � � ,.� �II/tt'Sr�' ! ' 1 � � a-�+ � * -- .A � .. [��, y _ � �---� � � , - ,� 4 '�1 ' . _ •i 'i t _ �� M4��r ��,,, � , i�,,� ` , +� �, F t � '��r•� '; �� ,. ''� " � ,,� � �� .� �� _. .,� , r ',1 _�� , � � � •;�, ., �- 9 M � , 0 � ��'�� ,� � yC. .� i�.�sr�. �� _ � � = �Denton Sustainability Partners — Workshop #1 April 7th, 2011, 11:30-1:OOpm Purpose The first workshop for the Denton Sustainability Partners was held on April 7th, 2011, to introduce the Partners to the Sustainability Plan project and provide an overview the planning process, their respective roles, and to brainstorm sustainability strategies for inclusion in the plan. Attendees Attendees included individuals from the following organizations. A few individuals could not attend the workshop but expressed interest in future participation and follow-up. DCTA • Atmos Energy • UNT • Denton ISD • The Dinerstein Companies • Community Representatives � Presentation Victoria Venet, Denton Sustainability Coordinator, welcomed attendees. CDM Smith provided a brief presentation on the definition of sustainability, the Partners role in the success of the project, the Vision Statement and Goals for a Sustainable Denton, and an overview of the project and timeline. The bulk of the workshop was spent in discussion about potential sustainability strategies for inclusion in the plan. Discussion Most of the workshop was used to engage the group in a brainstorming session to develop strategies for improving sustainability in each of 6 focus areas: transportation, water resources, energy, waste management, products and materials, and green building. Each participant provided input and shared ideas, leading to a very active discussion on what's currently in place and potential sustainability improvements in Denton. The notes on the following pages include the ideas and recommendations as well as comments put forward by the Partners, organized by focus area. II Next Steps The Partners were encouraged to fill out the Sustainability Survey and encourage others in their organizations and networks to do the same. The City will work with CDM Smith to develop a prioritization framework for ranking strategies for plan inclusion, and gather the Partners back together in June for another workshop to review the sustainability strategies put forward throughout the planning process and help to prioritize them, as well as identify key gaps and opportunities. Waste Management " � Create opportunities for residential light bulb recycling? HD & Lowes do this, perhaps promote their program. t City has a CFL Bulb exchange program that is very active � Implement a recycling program for apartment houses and multi-family buildings � Note: Commercial/industrial recycling is difficult because of costs ° Look at other good programs out there in the community: Peterbilt has a good zero waste program � Deposit back for recycling (All) waste, San Diego requires this * Bikerack, art partnership Products and Materials � Use Xmas trees for compost � Encourage more community gardens — several privately run � UNT already has a student plan for community gardens, they need funding � Encourage local vendors ex: Bloom Dinner � Expand/promote community market for local arts & crafts, etc. � Create a Green Directory program for local green businesses � 66 � �"�. ��.::�.�; �.�.��,...�.,�.V � ��.:.�.;�.�; .�;:: .u. ,..�. - ..�,� Transportation * Look into current work of the Bike planning committee * Support Routes to Schools program - Schools and Engineering Department involved * Tie land use to transportation, private sector and sustainability development � needs to participate * Look at other cities programs: � Require bike racks for new development * Electric vehicle Charging stations infrastructure � See company NRG (Lisa has info) � Charlotte - zero parking areas encourages more pedestrians • Consider incentives from City for developers to encourage alternative transportation • Adv. for bike racks - even rent bikes • CNG - vehicles and infrastructure, esp. w/Denton's location @35 split � station could be put here, no cost * Planning Dept. looking at developing code - what's already on the books for new development � look at what's possible for infill m Traffic signal prioritization/synchronization m Develop a map of sidewalk gaps and a plan to address those Energy � 100% renewable energy is not feasible - need education about �? We need to think 30 yrs. Out - community education needed to "connect the dots" m Revise the goal statement: Maintain a viable & diverse power supply � Rate structures - look out 5-15 years + provide incentives * Audits should include residential, commercial and industrial 4 Consider revising rates to avoid "hitting twice" on rates @ schools and homes Water Resources 8 Help people learn how to reduce water use - focus on irrigation � connect to development code and Planning Department * Facilitate development infrastructure for beneficial water reuse * Storm water - require/incentivize developers to treat on site in high density areas * Improve code for permeable surfaces? Need to review current code language Green Building 4 Review Denton Development Code- many of the recommendations/suggestions are addressed now (new urbanism). Current building code = 10% T 2009 energy code � Comprehensive Plan to be renewed this year/next � Jane Gurney - Planning Rep on Sustainability Comm. • Denton has great Parks & Recs. Resources but lack of connectivity and awareness � integrate Sustainability Aspect into P&R • Look at Plainview, Texas example for Parks/Open Space • Create a sustainability Seminar series (all topics ) for adults and children for outreach and education on what is going in Denton � ;��.�.:-�6a.��,.� � .. �.6�..::�.�; , ,�..� .�: .��.:...::.. v . �..,,.� `��67 �Denton Sustainability Partners — Workshop #2 June 14th, 2011, 11:30-1:OOpm Purpose The second workshop for the Denton Sustainability Partners was held on June 14th, 2011 to present the Partners with the sustainability strategies generated from Partners Workshop # 1, community meetings and the public survey and discuss strategy prioritization. Attendees Attendees included individuals from the following organizations. A few individuals could not attend the workshop but expressed interest in future participation and follow-up. Atmos Energy • UNT • Denton ISD • Denton Chamber of Commerce• League of Women Voters• Community Representatives Presentation The City of Denton welcomed attendees and thanked them for their ongoing participation. CDM Smith provided a brief presentation on the Partners continued role in the success of the project, presented the list of sustainability strategies and discussed strategy prioritization. Discussion Most of the workshop was used to engage the group in a brainstorming session to review and prioritize strategies in order to select the top sustainability strategies for inclusion in the final plan. Each participant provided input and shared ideas, leading to a very active discussion on how to prioritize strategies and present the strategies in the plan. The main conclusion drawn from the discussion was the need to categorize the strategies by key focus areas and goals. For example, a key focus area may be "material resources." Goals for "material resources" may include "waste reduction and recycling" and "environmentally preferable purchasing." Specific strategies would fall under applicable goals—"compost yard waste" may be a strategy for the goal of "waste reduction." In addition, the Partners requested that the City identify current initiatives of each strategy and provide examples of progress, if any. Several of the Partners agreed to share their progress on strategies as well. Next Steps The City will work with CDM Smith to identify key focus areas and goals. Focus areas and goals will be presented to the Partners for review and comment. The sustainability strategies will be ranked and organized by focus area and goals. The Partners will be given an opportunity to review the draft plan prior to public release. 68�� . � ,� � � ;��, . �u : .�... .�,. .sw.i��i� W...'.r...3 rww.........:.�.s�� :��; :,..,.�,..J �.; . w.�.. ._ ,� �,,,ti � Denton Sustainability Partners — Workshop #3 September 14th, 2011, 11:30-1:OOpm Purpose The third workshop for the Denton Sustainability Partners was held on September 14th, 2011 to present the Partners with the list of 58 strategies and to explain the prioritization framework. The main goal was to have the Partners understand the tool that will be used to determine the list of strategies for inclusion in the Draft Plan and to get their support for the process. Attendees Attendees included individuals from the following organizations. Atmos Energy • UNT • Denton ISD • Denton Chamber of Commerce• League of Women Voters • Community Representatives Presentation The City of Denton welcomed attendees and thanked them for their continued support and their ongoing participation. CDM Smith provided a brief presentation which reviewed the consolidation of over 500 strategies into a more manageable list of 58 sustainability strategies and explained the prioritization framework in detail. Discussion A discussion developed around the prioritization tool. A concern was raised that the tool scores each criterion separately instead of looking at criteria collectively. For example, a strategy with high startup costs and low return-on-investment may rank low based on its high startup costs. The Partners emphasized that if a strategy costs $500,000 to implement but the payback period is two years that strategy should not be excluded simply because the startup costs are high. The City explained that the tool is not definitive and additional factors will be considered to prevent good strategies from scoring inaccurately. Most of the discussion that followed focused on understanding the various criteria that were developed to prioritize the list of strategies. The Partners confirmed that the prioritization tool is a good starting point but additional factors should be considered. The participants were enthusiastic and excited that the City is making progress with developing the Draft Sustainability Plan. A request was made to ensure the Draft Plan is emailed to the Partners prior to the meeting so that they have time to provide meaningful input. The discussion included questions about the ongoing monitoring of the program over the long term. Questions about the tracking tool also came up and participants were informed that the tool will be explained to them once it is developed. The Partners recommended the preliminary work be done by other departments before the next budget year to ensure the long term sustainability of the Plan. Specifically the partners stated that the sustainability plan must be funded in the City of Denton's budget both to ensure that strategies can continue to move forward and to allow for flexibility if new opportunities arise through partnerships or grants. The Partners were asked to reviews the 58 strategies and provided comments to the City by September 23, 2011. Next Steps The City will work with CDM Smith to review and address the comments provided by the participants. The 58 strategies will be evaluated using the framework prioritization tool. The Partners will be given an opportunity to review the draft plan prior to public release. ,� y,��v.-�....��;.� � . � v�..<�.. ,m . ,�.�. � � � 69 �Denton Sustainability Partners - Workshop #4 November 10, 2011, 3:OOpm-4:30pm Purpose The fourth workshop for the Denton Sustainability Partners was held on November 10, 2011 to discuss the Draft Sustainability Plan. The main goals were to gather input and feedback on the plan content including the sustainability strategies, implementation actions, and key performance indicators and obtain their support for moving forward with the draft plan. Attendees Attendees included individuals from the following organizations: Atmos Energy • UNT • Dinerstein Companies• League of Women Voters• Community Representatives Presentation CDM Smith welcomed the Partners and again thanked them for their continued support of the City's efforts. Katherine Barnett conveyed the Mayor Pro Tem's apologies for not being able to attend the Partners meeting. CDM Smith provided a brief presentation on the general organization and layout of the draft plan, discussed the proposed sustainability strategies, implementation actions and key performance indicators. Discussion Overall the Partners are pleased with the progress made by the City. The Partners support the proposed strategies. They provided feedback and updated information on the successes to-date and strategy write-ups. Most of the discussion centered on the implementation actions for specific strategies. The Partners suggested incorporating educational opportunities into several strategies. The Partners also stressed the importance of budgeting and having the Planning Department involved during plan development to avoid duplication of efforts and to ensure up-to-date information (i.e. code regulations). Next Steps The City will work with CDM Smith to review and address the Partners comments. The Draft Sustainability Plan will be presented to City Council on December 13, 2011. 70�� r.3 rw:��.........,�.V � :�k.:,�.;�.�; ,�.. .u. ,.u. ��Community Meetings - April 6th and 7th, 2011, 6:30PM at Denton Civic Center Purpose A series of Community Meetings were held to present the Sustainability Plan project, gather input and feedback from community members on their vision for a Sustainable Denton, and to provide a forum to for the public to discuss and suggest specific strategies for sustainability improvement within the Denton community. Attendees Both meetings were very well attended by a diverse group of participants, for a total of over 80 attendees over the two evening meetings. Beyond attendance, the level of engagement in discussing the topic of improving sustainability in Denton was also impressive. The Project Team received many positive comments and gratitude for providing such forums for community members to ask questions and express their ideas. Presentation Victoria Venet, Denton Sustainability Coordinator, welcomed attendees. CDM Smith provided a brief presentation on the definition of sustainability, the public's role in the success of the project, the Vision Statement and Goals for a Sustainable Denton, and an overview of the project and timeline. The bulk of the workshop was spent in "open house session" where participants could visit different topical sessions run by the Project Team to ask questions and to provide their input about potential sustainability strategies for inclusion in the plan. Open House Session In the large Rotunda Room, six stations were setup, each staffed by a Project Team member, organized by focus area: transportation, water resources, energy, waste management, products and materials, and green building. Participants were free to visit as many of the stations as they saw fit, and many visited all. The discussions were informal and very productive, resulting in over 200 strategies proposed for inclusion in the Sustainability Plan. Both evenings the open house session continued well past 8PM, and many of the participants thanked the Project Team for this forum for being able to share their ideas and ask questions. Next Steps All participants were encouraged to fill out the Sustainability 5urvey and encourage others in their organizations and networks to do the same. To date over 180 surveys have been completed online and on paper. The City will work with CDM Smith to develop a prioritization framework for ranking strategies for plan inclusion. 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Public meetings were held on April 6 and April 7, 2011. If community members were unable to attend the meeting, the survey was available online. A total of 199 surveys were completed. It is important to note, the voluntary response bias inherent to the survey collection method. People with strong opinions about sustainability were more likely to respond to the survey. Therefore, the survey results do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the entire City of Denton population. Nonetheless, the survey results are useful in gauging public opinion about sustainability. Survey Questionnaire Data was collected through the use of a structured questionnaire. The length of time to complete each survey was approximately five minutes. The questionnaire assessed the following three areas: Residency and role of survey participants. Definition and understanding of sustainability. Importance of sustainability strategies. II SUMMARY OF KEY FINDINGS Nota Residency and Role of Survey Participants � The majority — 67 percent of survey respondents — have resided in Denton for five or � more years. Less than a quarter of respondents have resided in Denton for less than five � years, and 10 percent of respondents are not Denton residents. Survey respondents were also asked to choose the role within the Denton Community (resident, business owner, professional) which best identifies their interest in Denton's Sustainability Plan. As illustrated in Table 1, the majority - 65 percent of respondents - were interested in sustainability as a Denton resident. Nearly 11 percent of survey respondents indicated that their interest in Denton's Sustainability Plan stemmed from identification with a role not listed in the survey. Examples of additional roles include students, religious leaders, former Denton residents and people who work in Denton. Education providers and environmental professionals were the next most represented group, with eight percent and seven percent respectively. Figure 1: Residency of Survey Respondents Denton Resident for S or mrn� Years 6�`i6 Demm� Resident for o-5 Years a4'� 74�� ,.:��plysustai�.. , .. � _..;��egic Plan i�. �V...�..v Table 1: Role in Community Denton Resident Other Education Provider (K 12 and Higher Ed) Environmental Professional Business Owner/Representative City of Denton Employee/Official Health Care Professional Developer/Builder Transportation Professional 64.6% 10.8% 7.6% 7.2% 4.0% 3.6% 1.3% 0.4% 0.4% �,��. Definition and Understanding of Sustainability �The community was asked to select a definition of sustainability that they � identified with the most. As shown in Table 2, the public was divided. The most 144 selected definition obtaining 29 percent of survey responses was the following: "Using, developing, and protecting resources at a rate and in a manner that 24 enables people to meet their current needs and also provides that future 1� generations can meet their own needs." The next most selected responses, "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future 16 generations to meet their own needs" and "improving the quality of human life 9 while living within the carrying capacity of supporting eco-systems" received 24 percent and 23 percent, respectively. Ten percent of survey respondents $ did not identify with any of the listed sustainability definitions and offered their 3 own unique definitions. Several of those responses indentified the need for communities to support local businesses and protect the environment. The 1 value of natural resources and sustainable consumption were also identified as 1 important components of sustainable development. A representative definition �described sustainable development as "intelligent land use and resource � planning that simultaneously promotes economic growth, strong community, and a conservation ethic." Two responses defined sustainable growth as important only if taxpayers were not burdened with increased costs. Table 2: Definition of Sustainability Using, developing, and protecting resources at a rate and in a manner that enables people to meet their current needs and also provides that future generations can meet their own needs Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs Improving the quality of human life while living within the carrying capacity of supporting eco-systems The use of products in a way that will not permanently destroy them for future use Unique definition of survey respondents No net per capita loss of natural or human capital �a�y susZaina�i� �� SZr��gic r°I�n ir�r u�n�r�r�`s �-uiure 29.4% 57 24.2% 47 23.2% 45 10.8% 21 9.8% 19 2.6% 5 ��•. _,�'� � 75 Survey respondents were also asked about their thoughts on the following statement: "I believe sustainable and green technologies are important to the health of our community and planet." A vast majority — 84 percent — passionately agreed with the statement. The statement is believed to be true by 10 percent of survey respondents. A minority, four percent felt that sustainable/green technologies are all hype, and two percent were not familiar with sustainable/green technologies. No survey respondent admitted that he or she did not care about sustainable/green technologies. Importance of Sustainability Strategies The City developed focus areas and associated strategies for the Sustainability Plan. Survey questions were organized around the focus areas to identify the most important strategies per focus area. The focus areas include the following: = Purchasing—purchase environmentally and socially responsible materials and products Air Quality—ensure the air is healthy and safe for all community members Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management—promote environmentally and economically sound GHG management practices throughout the community Figure 2: Definition of Sustainability It s all hype. What are � sus�inable 4 tirbnologi�7 �. z96 � ;,� true 10� Ys! Of cn,,.�! g4� Green Business Programs—highlight sustainable businesses that make a positive impact on the community Transportation—enhance and implement strategies that reduce air pollution and increase alternative transportation choices Energy Conservation and Efficiency—promote energy conservation techniques and educate residents and businesses on energy efficiency improvements Ecosystems and Open Space—protect and manage open space in the community while protecting existing habitats Waste Management—increase diversion, reuse, recycling and energy producing disposal options Water—promote water conservation and protect water supply Wh4 cares? O� Green Building/Sustainable Site Management—support green building and sustainable site management within the community through education, incentives and polices Community Involvement—involve community and stakeholders in the development and implementation of sustainability activities and develop and nurture partnerships that encourage and support collaboration for sustainability improvements For each focus area question, survey respondents were asked to select the most important sustainability strategy from a list of options. Respondents were also given an opportunity to specify a strategy not represented on the list. Purchasing In regard to sustainable purchasing, the most important strategy identified by survey respondents 49 percent, was the use and purchase of locally produced materials and products. The second most important sustainability strategy, 38 percent was the implementation of an environmentally preferable products purchasing policy for City government operations. Unique purchasing strategies were identified by nine percent of survey respondents as being more important than the ones listed in the survey. Several of the unique responses emphasized the need for the City to take into account both the environmental attributes of products and location of manufacture. Buying locally does not necessarily mean the product was produced in an environmentally sound manner. Likewise, environmentally friendly products may need to travel great distances to reach Denton and consequently emit GHG emissions through increased fuel 76�� r.. 3 rw:��.........,�.V � ��.:,�.;�.�; .�.. .u. use. A minority of survey respondents indicated that price is a more important factor than local or environmentally friendly production in making purchasing decisions. Specifically, the least expensive products or services should be purchased regardless of production or transport method. Table 3: Purchasing Figure 3: Purchasing Use and purchase locally/regionally (within 500 miles) produced materials and products Implementation of an environmentally preferable products (EPP) purchasing policy Other Development of a Small-Emerging business purchasing policy Development of Disadvantaged/minority business purchasing policy 48.8% 81 38.0% 63 9.0% 15 3.6% 6 0.6% 1 Small, emerging businQSSpurchasing .� Po4cY 4°/b a� 9°� Environmen�lly Pref�able Producis (�) r�� policy 3� D�sadvantagedl minority busin�s P�� P�li�Y � Incal con4��mptioa 49°� Air Quality Of all the air quality sustainability strategies, 44 percent of survey respondents identified the need for the City to adopt an emissions reduction program as the most important. As illustrated in Table 4, 24 percent would like to see the development of an air quality tracking program, and only 13 percent would like to see an increase in methane recovery programs. Additional strategies were proposed by 18 percent of Figure 4: AirQuality respondents as more important than the strategies provided by the City. Examples of these strategies include: � renewable energy production; � more stringent vehicle emission standards; and � improved walking and biking amenities. Table 4: Air Quality Adoption of emission reducing programs such as Ozone Action 44.2% Development of an Air Quality Tracking program 24.2% Other 18.2% Increase methane recovery programs 13.3% �;asy su�Zaina�i� � i� �irai�gic r'fa��r �csr u�n��r�`s ��uiu�e 73 40 30 22 � Other � Tnrrrasr m ane 1'CCOVPI'j� PT�'� �4°/b �. Developmentof anAir Quality Trarlrino¢Prog�'am �� Adoption of ��:� pra�'�ams� as OzoneAction 4h°� _,�'� � 77 Greenhouse Gas Management As illustrated in Table 5, 38 percent of survey respondents felt energy efficiency projects are the most important and effective way to reduce GHG emissions. Almost a quarter of respondents indicated the need for transportation upgrades in the City, and 15 percent noted the importance of waste reduction to reduce methane emissions from landfills. The need for community education was emphasized by 12 percent of survey respondents, and another 12 percent offered a different strategy for reducing GHG emissions. The Table 5: Greenhouse Gas Management majority of proposed ; r_ f_ __ � strategies focused on �.;�_ w the need to increase Energy Efficiency 37.6% 62 renewable energy Transportation upgrades 23.0% 3s production, improve non-automobile Waste reduction 15.2% 25 infrastructure, and Community education 12.1% 20 develop public education programs Other 12.1% 20 about sustainability and climate change � � � � � awareness. Figure 5: Greenhouse Gas Management �ther �z90 - - - C�nRnm�yni{� edu�abion �2% Fner�Y F�i�i'encY � Waste r�du�ion �� i� Transpar�tian upgrades 2396 Green Business Programs Approximately half of survey respondents support the use of Denton Municipal Electric (DME) rebates to expand local green businesses. DME offers a customer incentive program which provides rebates to customers who perform authorized energy efficiency improvements in their businesses. The development of a green business award program to recognize Denton businesses and organizations for their efforts to preserve the environment and quality of life in Denton was preferred by 37 percent of survey respondents. Different strategies were Figure 6: Green eusiness Programs preferred by 12 percent of survey respondents. These strategies include mandatory recycling for businesses and the development of a green business assistance program to provide technical and financial assistance for sustainable programs. ��, �� Table 6: Green Business Programs Use Denton Municipal Electric rebates to expand local green businesses Development of a Green Business award program Other 78 � �"�. 50.9% 84 37.0% 61 12.1% 20 Developmeat of a Green B»�ine� award program 37°� Use Deation Muniripal IIectric rebat�es to exgand lo�al greea busin� g°.6 .�.::'.r..3 .:: ,r:..;..�i'lab�2 � ; ::�i:�ca��i�i� F�I�ii °i'i�Y La�o iii... v . ..,..- Transportation The most important transportation strategy identified by survey respondents is an increase in the number of bicycle lanes. Nearly 40 percent of respondents felt bicycle infrastructure should be more available to the community. The next largest share of votes went to strategies not identified in the survey. New ideas generated by survey respondents include: � expansion of DCTA light rail service; � improved public transportation facilities; � incentives for carpooling; � economic development to create local jobs and decrease commute distances; and � anti-idling measures including a"smart" traffic controller. There were a few responses that preferred the absence of government in regulating or promoting certain modes of transportation over others. According to these responses, the City of Denton should avoid implementing strategies that will impose any tax burden on residents. Table 7: Transportation o• -» � Increase number of bicycle paths/lanes Other Increase number of alternative fuel vehicles Increase number of sidewalks Reduction of vehicle miles travelled (VM� Reduction of vehicle idling � � 39.4% 17.0% 15.2% 10.3% 9.7% 8.5% 65 28 25 17 16 14 Table 8: Energy Conservation and Efficiency Increase renewable percentage of overall electric supply Expand energy efficiency incentives for Denton Municipal Electric customers Expand energy efficiency audits for residential customers Other Reduction of vehicle �t�a��ttea (VM`r) io95 Tnrreasp m�mber of sidewalks io°% Figure 7: Transportation Reduction of veh:cle idl:ug 9°� � Tnrreace num�' oi ��a.�e �.�t �:�t� �� Tnrrracv p�ber ofhicyrle patLsjlan� 39°%b o� �� "��, Energy Conservation and Efficiency More than half of survey respondents are in favor of increasing the percentage of renewable sources in the overall electricity supply. Nearly a third promotes the expansion of the Denton Municipal Electric's customer incentive program for energy efficiency. Only nine percent of respondents would like to see more energy audits for residential customers. Only eight percent of respondents identified other energy conservation and efficiency strategies. These strategies centered on the need to increase renewable energy production. For example, survey respondents identified the 52.1 % 86 31.5% 52 8.5% 14 7•9% I 13 Figure 8: Energy Conservation and Efficiency �r�� cr �a�y�..a:� e� �:a� o� �,�smm� s°�° s� > = �. �P�� BY e�ia�cyinc�tiv� for D�6on Municipal Electric cus6om�s 3a% rn�.p.,�r�ex•able percentage of averall electric �PP�Y g°% �asy susZaina�i� � i� �Zr��gic r'fa��r �csr u�n��r�`s ��u�ure ,'� 179 need for funding and technical assistance to homeowners interested in installing solar panels. One survey respondent would like to see cost premiums for renewable energy disappear. Another respondent proposed that City ordinances allow wind generation in residential areas. While the majority of comments viewed renewable energy favorably, one comment indicated that infrastructure associated with renewable energy, specifically wind turbines, would negatively impact the built environment. Ecosystems and Open Space As indicated by 42 percent of survey respondents, the most important ecosystem and open space strategy is increasing parks and natural areas. Also rated as important by 32 percent of respondents is increasing the number of urban trees throughout the City. Improving stormwater quality is less important to survey respondents compared to increasing natural areas and vegetation. Additional strategies were identified by 13 percent of survey respondents including community gardens, a green infrastructure approach to land use management, a tree protection ordinance and increased protection of native ecosystems. Waste Management Opinions about waste management strategies were diverse. As illustrated in Table 10, a quarter of survey respondents would like the household hazardous waste curbside pick-up program expanded. A fifth of respondents identified on-site water reuse and treatment as the most important strategy. Increasing recycling collection rates and offering an organics collection program both received 14 percent support. Only eight percent of respondents support an increase in municipal compost diversion rates, while 19 percent of respondents support other waste management strategies. Additional strategies include: prohibiting non-recyclable packaging including plastic bags; processing the entire waste stream through materials recycling recovery facilities; working with Waste Management Inc. to establish wildlife habitat areas at landfills; developing recycling education programs; and increasing commercial and multifamily residential recycling. Table 10: Waste Management Expand household hazardous waste curbside pick-up program Increase on-site water reuse and treatment option Other Increase recycling collection rates Offer organics collection program (food scraps) Increase municipal compost diversion rates 80 � �"�. 39.4% 17.0% 15.2% 10.3% 9. 7% 8.5% Figure 9: Ecosystems and Open Space o� �. �3� �*� �� q��a��ty �� Tnrrracr p�]� ��, '4g° _- nawral areas �� Tnrrracr ��n � ��oPy 31% }_ Table 9: Ecosystems and Open Space Increase park and natural areas Increase urban tree canopy Improve storm water quality Other 65 � 41.8% 31.5% 13.9% 12.7% Figure 10: Waste Management 69 52 23 21 Tnrrracrmuniapal compost divesiou ra6 � 8°/a Off�organics FgPaad hcavsehold collection program baYardous waste (food scraps) r��rbsidepick-up �4� i. program z5°% 25 Tnrreacr,�-t t� in�, ; �'• collectionratr� ,.'" �� inrreasron-site 1 7 �% wa6� reuse and tmam,P.,r 16 0� °ph°° � � 14 19� � s��i,r..., e,�a�.,.,...,.�..��: �.,,��r��egic �ia� ic�r uenir�n's Fut�,. Water As illustrated in Table 11, almost half of survey respondents felt the most important strategy for water conservation and quality is restoring creeks and streams. Decreasing water consumption is most important to 21 percent of survey respondents. City-sponsored residential water audits were preferred by 12 percent of respondents. Only five percent think the most important action is for the City to track water quality data, while 16 percent of survey Table 11: Water respondents provided ideas for different strategies. Examples �"= r��; = � � - - • of other strategies include promoting rainwater harvesting, Restore creek/streams 46.1% �s xeriscaping, reusing grey water, Decrease water use 21.2% 35 preventing fracking for natural gas extraction that is both water- Other 15.8% 2s intensive and polluting, and Water audits for residential customers 12.1% 20 providing water rate incentives to reduce consumption. Many Track water quality ranking 4.s% s respondents identified water • � � � • • conservation education as an important strategy. One response trees and vegetation that do not require watering. Figure 11: Water Trackwa6er quality ranlnng s� fi,, w� �.a:�; f�.�a� M1cMTPfc �� 12�tore o� �,.�I�l..n.�a, ; i6% , q695 i � n.�a�,� ,.� �� suggested that the City should only plant Green Building/Sustainable Site Management More than half of survey respondents identified green construction as the most important strategy for sustainable site management. Increasing green building for existing buildings was preferred by 31 percent whereas 22 percent prefer green building to focus on new construction. Roughly 19 percent of survey respondents want the City to increase the amount of open space acreage. The need to reduce the urban heat island effect was identified by nine percent of respondents as the most important strategy, while eight percent of survey respondents would like to see an increase in downtown development and 10 percent of respondents identified other strategies as most important. One idea favors tear down and rebuild Figure 12: Green euilding/Sustainable Site Management Table 12: Green Building/Sustainable Site Management <�,� *" a Expand household hazardous waste curbside pick-up program Increase on-site water reuse and treatment option Other Increase recycling collection rates Offer organics collection program (food scraps) Increase municipal compost diversion rates �ay su�Zaina�i� ��Zr��gic r°i�n irsr u�n��r�`s �-uiure 39.4% 17.0% 15.2% 10.3% 9.7% 8.5% 65 28 25 17 16 14 T�.�.w �dowat�own developm�t Reduce hQat 9� island el�'ecLs 9°� � Ofhe (plP�� sP�'°�Y) io96 � Tn.-.wa�/pr�„e � �e iq96 Increasegreen b�dldrngfor e�cistiog buildiags ', 3i°� i f, 'v Tnr.w cP ff� building for new �onsd,.�moa zz% . � :`��81 projects. Another would like to see expedited permitting and/or other incentives to green developers as a way to promote green construction. One comment rejected the idea of downtown development, and another demanded development be reserved to the private Figure 13: Communitylnvolvement sector. ~ °- Involve the Community and Stakeholders The majority, 55 percent of survey respondents preferred a sustainability education program to sustainability advisory council 34 percent, while 11 percent proposed different strategies to promote community involvement. Strategies include developing a sustainability education program targeted toward youth, hosting public events such as music and art festivals to raise awareness of sustainability, and working with University of North Texas students to develop and test sustainability ideas. Two comments opposed spending tax payer money on sustainability education and community Table 13: Communitylnvolvement involvement programs. ,.,� , _ � _ _ _ . . . In addition to identifying the most important strategy for each focus area, survey respondents were also asked to assign a scale of importance, from 1 to 11, with � � — �t. �P_ Develop sustainability education program Form a sustainability advisory council Other Purchasing Air Quality II GHG Management Green Business Programs Transportation Energy Conservation and Efficiency Ecosystems and Open Space Waste Management Water � Green Building Community Involvement 82 � �� . °� . . �� s 50 18 14 26 37 2s 19 39 12 44 54.8% 91 34.3% 57 10.8% 18 Table 14: Importance of Focus Areas 4 25 16 4 19 29 21 12 31 10 11 8 10 17 14 18 23 22 14 28 11 10 10 21 12 10 14 15 15 8 16 18 10 13 13 11 14 18 11 15 19 6 15 11 13 9 11 8 17 13 9 19 11 13 10 8 7 17 12 13 5 18 19 6 13 7 o� ll� Form a ��Op' s»stainahi]iiy ��inahi]it� �ry�o��nd educaf�iionpragram 34� �� 9 6 16 18 12 8 8 14 10 18 12 � 11 8 13 18 10 6 7 13 2 28 10 20 0 12 28 3 6 8 12 4 8 16 52 7 13 16 6 3 5 7 3 10 15 �,.. .r...3 .,w:��......w.�,., � . , „k...�V�. . ,�... .�,. ,.......�..., . ut-.. one being the most important, to each of the focus areas. As illustrated in Table 13, the focus areas Table 15: Ranking of Focus Areas receiving the highest number of most important scores are air quality, community involvement, and water and energy conservation and efficiency. The focus areas identified as least important are s °_ purchasing and green business programs. Water A ranking of each focus area was determined through a weighted average calculation. For each qir Quality focus area, a numerical value was assigned to rank the focus areas by level of importance. Although air quality received the highest number of most important scores, water is ranked the Energy Conservation and Efficiency highest since it received the highest number of overall scores. Ecosystems and Open Space Survey respondents were also given an opportunity to provide comments and suggest additional sustainability strategies. Organized by focus areas, the following is a list of sustainability strategies that were not previously identified. Purchasing • Increase the availability of locally grown food • Purchase healthier foods for school lunches GHG Management • Adopt a Citywide goal of climate neutrality • Create a center for sustainable jobs Transportation Community Involvement Waste Management GHG Management Green Building Green Business Programs Purchasing • Harness the small business, local capacity of Denton's highly educated population � Develop a sustainable business program with a logo where the logo recognizes environmentally responsible businesses Transportation � Establish a no idling policy for municipal fleet, specifically police vehicles • Promote use of car sharing programs Energy Conservation and Efficiency • Provide more incentives and rebates for energy efficiency retrofits on existing residential/commercial properties (i.e. property tax exemptions) � Retrofit municipal facilities with energy efficiency and conservation measures • Work with Denton Municipal Electric to develop a smart meter program m Adopt energy efficient building codes � Install renewable energy technologies on municipal facilities Ecosystems and Open Space � Allow more agriculture within City limits * Decrease public fees to use parks and lakes 2 3 4 5 6 7 s 9 10 11 ,y „�,��:��,..��,« � . . �.,��.�.:�. . ,.�.. .�: .��...�„ v . ��.,,.�: :�� 83 Water ° Ban fluoride in City drinking water Green Building and Sustainable Site Management � Create restrictions on all new commercial developments to limit amount of parking or require permeable surfaces � Require a minimum amount of trees per acre in new developments ° Adopt landscaping codes that increase the planting of vegetation requiring minimal watering x Create a green building ordinance for commercial and residential construction • Prevent sprawl and big box development Community Involvement � Develop a Sustainable Denton website and Facebook account Promote farmers markets and community gardens Sponsor a City of Denton Home Vegetable/Fruit Growers Association Post signs around the city to encourage sustainability practices Form an urban sustainability extension office Expand horticulture in schools The majority of comments centered on sustainability education. Stakeholders recognize the need to educate the public on individual actions to advance sustainability in the community. Specifically, survey respondents indicated that the public needs more information on energy efficiency, alternative modes of transportation, and waste reduction. Survey respondents also recognize that cost, convenience, and education are significant barriers to the adoption of green technologies. Green technologies must be economically viable and easy to understand and implement. According to one comment, sustainability is only achievable if the City "empower[s] community members to make changes that fit within their lifestyle and budget." Next Steps This survey provides the City with important feedback to guide the sustainability planning process. Strategies identified as important to stakeholders will be evaluated for cost, sustainability impact, and implementation and technical feasibility among other considerations. The survey also revealed the importance of creating vehicles for ongoing dialogue, engagement, and collaboration about Denton's sustainability efforts. Many of the sustainability strategies generated from the survey are currently being implemented by the City (e.g. Sustainable Denton Facebook page, No Idle Policy for municipal fleet). Considering that an otherwise engaged public is unaware that many sustainability programs and policies exist, the need for increased public outreach, education, and marketing is apparent. Continued public engagement and an increased focus on communication will be essential to the successful implementation of the plan. 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E . .. . . . �.�_' . .. ..r. .. _$ .} _�..� .v�.�r,'- " . - . •t:>'� � � '41 � Ideas generated from the working groups, community meetings, and survey produced a list of over 500 strategies for consideration in the Plan. Proposed strategies included policies, ordinances, capital improvements, program development, and community initiatives. Types of programs and projects ranged from city department operations Policies to large infrastructure projects and community education. Existing Ideas Ordinances Projects The proposed sustainability strategies underwent four separate screening processes. The initial screening process consolidated similar ideas and suggestions. Since different groups of stakeholders and multiple Capital Education/ forums for public engagement generated many of the same strategies for consideration in the Plan, the initial Initiatives Improvements Community Outreach screening was able to consolidate the list of 500+ strategies to approximately 300 strategies. Programs The second screening process filtered the list of 300+ strategies to into the following categories, resulting in approximately 90 strategies for consideration in the plan: ° Completed: current or past initiatives or suggestions that had in fact already been achieved or completed. For example, the City already requires bike racks for new development. Not Feasible: strategies are not feasible to implement whether politically, financially, or otherwise. For example, the suggestion to ban non-recyclable packaging including plastic bags is not legally feasible. ° Not applicable: strategies are not relevant for a sustainability plan. For example, the suggestion to eliminate daylight savings time is not a sustainability issue nor is it within municipal government control. Prioritized strategies: The 90+ strategies that fell into the "Prioritize" category continued on into the ne� screening process. The third screening process incorporated direct feedback ! from the working groups (Partners and Interdepartmental Team staffj. A deeper discussion on strategy applicability and feasibility along with the continued combination of strategies (e.g. one strategy was an action item of another strategy) consolidated the list further to approximately 60 strategies. Criteria Used: • Startup costs • Operation and maintenance costs • Annual cost savings • Payback period • Funding availability • Implementation timeframe • Level of effort • Regulatory compliance • Level of city control • Energy savings • GHG reduction potential • Sustainable land use and transportation • Community health • Education potential • Civic engagement • Economic development • Natural resource protection r�; Sustainability Plan Finally, the remaining 60 strategies underwent analyses using a prioritization framework that was designed to serve as a decision-support tool. Feedback from the working groups was used to analyze and rank the strategies according to a variety of criteria, including financial, implementation, and sustainability considerations. These criteria were used to identify the sustainability strategies that are financially viable, able to be implemented in a reasonable timeframe, acceptable to the City, and offer cost savings and sustainability benefits. 86�� ,.. .r.,..w:��....�.�..V I .,.�k...k.,�. . ,�....u. ,..�...�..v. ��ti.� The criteria were defined by performance metrics on a scale of one (1) to three (3), with three being a high/positive score and one being a low/negative score. For example, for the financial criterion "estimated strategy startup costs," a score of one is defined as a strategy that costs more than $500,000. A score of two is defined as a strategy that costs $50,000 to $500,000, and a score of three is a strategy that costs less than $50,000. The intent was that strategies with lower startup costs receive higher financial scores. The list of criteria and corresponding metrics used in the prioritization framework are included in the table below. Estimated strategy startup costs Estimated ongoing operation and maintenance costs Estimated annual cost savings Estimated payback period E�ernal funding- are other funding sources available outside of municipal budget? Funding in municipal budget- is this a budgeted item? Implementation timeframe - time for strategy to be completed Level of effort required and number of staff involved Community Involvement- does the strategy involve the community and stakeholders? Impacts to regulatory compliance / permitting requirements - does strategy require extensive additional permitting/NEPA review etc. Level of control/jurisdiction- does the city have control is strategy implementation? , ,�wu.�...��.:� j ....,F..�A��. . ..�.. .�. �,�.:.�., � . ,�.�.� arrti�: Low (1) > $500 k > $10, 000 <$5,000 >5 years No other $ available No .- . Low (1) Long - 5+ E�ensive No Adverse Federal/Private (none) Medium (2) $50,000-$500k up to $10,000 $5, 000-$100,000 2-5 years Potential funds/ Partial $ Budgeted for single year Medium (2) Medium -3-5 years Moderate Potential None State/ Regional High (3) < $50,000 None > $100, 000 <2 years Yes - and secured Ongoing budgeted item High (3) Short-term 0-3 years None Yes Positive Local government controlled � ,� ��87 Energy savings/GHG reduction potential- does the strategy save energy and reduce GHG emissions? Sustainable land use and transportation (mixed use/TOD, alternative modes of transportation)- does the strategy promote sustainable land use and transportation? Natural resource protection (water, energy, ecosystems, products/materials- waste reduction)- does the strategy protect natural resources? Economic development (local sourcing/purchasing, green business development)- does the strategy promote economic development? Civic engagement - does the strategy promote civic participation? Education potential - does the strategy promote public education around sustainability? Community health (ozone, walkability, healthy food) - does the strategy improve public health? Low (1) No No No No No No No Medium (2) Potential Potential Potential Potential Potential Potential Potential High (3) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes The selection criteria and corresponding scores were then used to prioritize the final list of strategies. The criteria were given equal weights to recognize the equal importance of financial, implementation, and sustainability criteria. Each strategy was given a score for each criterion of low, medium, or high. The scores were multiplied by the weight of each criterion, and the multiplied scores were added up for each strategy to provide a total score. The strategies were then ranked from highest to lowest score. For example, if a strategy received a score of two (2) for each criteria and all eighteen strategies were weighted a score of one (1), the total score is equivalent to 2 multiplied by 18, or 36. The 36 score would then be divided by the total potential score of 54 (The highest score possible (3) multiplied by 18), to receive a percent score, 67 percent in this example. This enabled each proposed strategy to receive a numerical score with a maximum of 100. The prioritization matrix served as a high-level planning tool to guide decision-making. All 60 strategies are written up in the Plan at some level. Strategies that are a continuation of existing programs where extensive analysis has previously been conducted were described as successes to date and ongoing initiatives. The next 30 strategies that ranked highest were provided a full analysis and write-up in the Plan. Ten additional strategies are included to be considered for further analysis as funding permits and priorities changes. The intent is to focus on the strategies with the greatest potential for implementation (i.e., greatest impact, reasonable cost, etc.) without losing valuable feedback from the extensive public engagement process. The prioritization matrix was a very useful tool in helping to identify the most feasible strategies for the Plan. There were however, some strategies that did not rank the highest in the prioritization matrix but were otherwise considered high priority for the City and provided a full write-up in the Plan. For example, the strategy to implement the Bicycle Master Plan scored low in the prioritization matrix largely because of high capital costs. However, the Bicycle Master Plan was included in the Plan because bicycle transportation is a high priority item for the City. A summary of the strategy prioritization sorted by focus area is �y provided in the table below. � 88 � �" . � �N 3 ...w:,a............a.�a.. � .�...:.....y.�i. ��i::. ..,�. .. iimize wastewater impacts on the �ironment �mote and track water reuse �gram �rrite and adopt changes to the �inage Design Criteria Manual intain high quality drinking water :eed minimum regulatory rpliance with TCEQ municipal rmwater permit �ct programs / code that :ourage reductions in average ly water use per capita mplete watershed strategic plan, luding restoration plan iimize sewage impacts to the �ironment from on-site septic ilities (OSSF) �lement programs to reduce water s, including water conservation � maintenance to existing water �s :aly sustainable � A Strategic r,� 78% 78% 83% 83% 83% 72 % 56% 67% 67% . � ,��r� .��...�, , 29 29 16 16 16 37 49 42 42 .. : a..,,. � 93% 87% 67% 87% 73% 83% 93% 87% 60% 1 11 45 11 41 25 1 11 I 51 81% 86% 100% 76% 86% 81% 86% 81% 71% 28 17 1 40 17 28 17 28 I 45 84% 83% 83% 82% 81% 79% 78% 78% I 66% 17 19 20 25 28 32 37 38 53 Full write-up Successes to Date/Ongoing I n itiatives Full write-up Full write-up Full write-up Successes to Date/Ongoing I n itiatives Successes to Date/Ongoing I n itiatives Additional Strateg ies Additional Strateg ies �I89 ,�>._ � �. 90� Ensure that water, wastewater & stormwater infrastructure is managed 50% 55 67% to meet current & future needs Promote ozone action strategies Adopt a municipal fleet anti-idling ordinance Develop a GHG program for municipal operations Develop and implement a sustainable municipal fleet program Partner with NCTCOG Partner with ICLEI Partner with NTCAC �„�. 1100% I92% 83% 72 % 100% 100% 100% li I 93% 45 I 81 % li 9 92% 6 16 92% 6 37 83% 25 1 1 1 80% 80% 80% 29 29 29 90% 81% 81% 81% 52% 52% 52% �� 28 I 66% I 54 I HIGH I St�ratelg es 7 28 28 28 54 54 54 ir.5�� ..w. 95% 88% 85% 79% 77% 77% 77% >��,,,.<:.�,� � 1 6 10 32 39 39 39 , ,� �, �.�, �,� r-'lan �i�� Successes to Date/Ongoing Initiatives Role into sustainable fleet activity. Add "continue to evaluate new emission: reduction technologies and programs as additional strategy Full write-up Full write-up Successes to Date / Ongoin Initiatives (combined with 40 & 41) Successes to Date/Ongoing Initiatives Successes to Date/Ongoing Initiatives .�� v�i's Futl.=. ind commercial and industrial �y efficiency program �t the most current building �s in a timely manner and Inue to exceed current IECC r�um requirements �ider developing a sustainable ling rating program for new �xisting facilities, including mercial and residential e family, multi-family, and �borhood developments ove the energy efficiency of ing homes and buildings �ider increasing renewable �y portfolio from Denton Icipal Electric as opportunities r inue to research and pursue �rtunities for methane capture, ite power generation and other �rable technologies ind the DME Smart Meter ram , ��.�,s.�,.,�ble � A Strategic � ... 75% 83% 75% 72 % 56% 56% 56% 33 16 33 37 49 49 49 92% 83% 80% 60% 67% 60% 67% 16 125 129 51 45 I 51 I 45 94% 83% 81% RANK TOTAL TOTAL pRIORITY WRITE-UP IN SCORE RANK PLAN . - • . : •. • - • 28 � 79% � 35 � � Full write-up 90% 7 74% 44 Full write-up 90% 7 71 % 49 Additional Strateg ies 86% 17 67% 52 Additional Strateg ies 71 % 45 65% 55 Additional Strateg ies � ��91 Pursue district heating and cooling opportunities where technically and 44% 56 47% economically feasible Promote/ advertise Green Sense Program for residential and 94% 7 87% commercial programs Promote infill incentives 83% 16 92% Evaluate available affordable housing programs/ incentives and 89% 12 92% implement as feasible Revise and implement Subchapter 17 of the Denton Development Code g4% 7 73% regarding Environmentally Sensitive Areas Implement a program to cleanup, g2% 9 73% redevelop and reuse brownfield sites Implement code changes so that landscape requirements are based on concept of multiple uses 67% 42 80% (stormwater, shading, drought tolerance) y'L�+ 56 I 86% 11 1 71% 6 90% 6 83% 41 I 90% 41 I 90% 29 I 95% 17 I 59% I 56 45 I 84% I 15 7 88% 5 26 88% 7 7 I $6% I s 7 I 85% I 13 4 181% 130 Additional Strateg ies Successes to Date/Ongoing I nitiatives Full write-up Full write-up Full write-up Full write-up Full write-up �,. :�,�; �.��k�....4:.�,-.�. � . , ,��,��,�;�: = lan i�;. �.�..�Ur�'s F�,�-. Promote mixed-use, compact development in targeted areas Complete and implement tree code Improve park and open space opportunities within walking distance of residents' homes Complete and implement Subchapter 22 and related code changes concerning gas well drilling and regulation Promote alternative transportation strateg ies Revise current parking standards to provide flexibility and reduce environmental impacts Improve and promote pedestrian opportunities Implement the Bicycle Master Plan Encourage sustainable modes of transportation including carpooling, electric vehicle charging stations, & public transportation 73% 83% 72 % 58% 100% 78% 58% 58% 53% 36 16 37 46 1 29 46 46 54 75% 67% 80% 67% � 87% 80% 60% 80% 60% 40 45 29 I 45 11 29 51 29 51 90% 81% 67% 86% 90% 71% 100% 76% 100% 7 80% 31 Full write-up m 28 77% 42 HIGH Full write-up 51 73% 45 Additional Strateg ies 17 � 70% � 50 � � Full write-up Successes to 7 92% 2 Date/Ongoing I nitiatives 45 76% 43 Full write-up 1 73% 46 HIGH Full write-up 40 72% 47 HIGH Full write-up 1 71 % 48 Additional Strateg ies � ,�.��;.u...:��,,:� j . . ..r�..�3��. . .�:.. .,,- � � 93 Evaluate traffic signalization to Improve safety and mobility and 56% 49 80% implement as funding allows . ��M ��. . � ,, : � - �reate a Sustainability Advisory ggo�o 12 87% Council �ontinue to promote participation in national and local environmental 92% 9 87% �ve nts Develop a section in the Chamber �f Commerce newsletter to highlight 89% 12 87% �ustainable businesses �reate a green business program to Identify and recognize sustainable 78% 29 87% businesses �reate a sustainability website for all �ges, including interactive coloring 89% 12 87% pages for kids and tips for adults �reate a Sustainability Seminar g3% 16 80% �eries for adults and children � � 1 29 67% 11 90% 11 76% 11 1 71% 11 I 81% 11 I 67% 29 I 71 % 51 I 67% I 51 7 89% 4 40 85% 14 45 I 82% I 23 28 I 82% I 26 51 I 81 % I 29 45 I 78% I 36 Additional Strateg ies Full write-up Successes to Date/Ongoing I nitiatives Full write-up Full write-up Successes to Date/Ongoing I nitiatives Successes to Date/Ongoing I nitiatives 94 � � , � ,�. � �,.. ,r..3 .;w:��...,....,�.�, ...k....��,�.� . ,u.. ..,. .d�.....�..., . 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