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WHEREAS, the City of Denton, Texas desires to include sustainable design and building
practices in all new City of Denton construction located within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that energy efficiency and water efficiency are known to
reduce operating costs in both new construction, and in retrofit and remodels; and
WHEREAS, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and other similar
rating programs identify a range of actions that define energy efficient buildings and establish
certification processes for both new and existing buildings; and
WHEREAS, a number and a variety of North American municipalities have implemented
green building and energy efficient building policies; and
WHEREAS, it is important for the City to have a policy and process to follow when
determining minimum criteria for new construction; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to building the most efficient and healthy buildings
for our citizens and workforce; NOW THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Denton, Texas hereby requires all new
City-owned buildings, in excess of five-thousand (5,000) square feet, to perform a feasibility
study in order to determine the use of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED),
or another similar rating program, in design and construction, and requires that all exempt
buildings, or those buildings of less than five-thousand (5,000) square feet to meet minimum
energy and water efficiency requirements.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the � day of
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MARK MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
By: — _
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ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
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