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City of Fort Collins
Air Quality Advisory Board
2024 Work Plan
The Air Quality Advisory Board’s (AQAB’s) primary purpose is to advise the Fort Collins City Council on
policies, plans, programs, and ordinances that impact the City’s air quality. The AQAB by‐laws, including a
more detailed statement of the Board’s purpose and function, are available
at https://records.fcgov.com/BoardsCommissions/Browse.aspx?id=3521565&dbid=0&repo=FortCollins.
The AQAB may also coordinate with and advise other City boards, City staff, and regional authorities on air
quality issues. When appropriate, the AQAB will advise City Council on any opportunities that may arise for
the City to participate in and influence air‐quality‐related decisions affecting Fort Collins but falling under
the jurisdiction of county, regional, state or national air quality authorities. Regional issues of particular
importance include:
Ozone mitigation
Air quality monitoring (e.g., ozone precursors, methane, air toxics, particulate matter)
Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Expected AQAB Work Plan Tasks for 2024:
Provide recommendations to City Council on regulations related to oil and gas operational
standards after these are developed by City staff.
Provide input to City staff and advise City Council on policies and programs related to the Our
Climate Future plan's goals and implementation, including its greenhouse gas mitigation, zero
waste and renewable energy goals for 2026, 2030 and 2050, and its environmental justice and
climate resiliency initiatives.
Support City staff and develop recommendations to improve indoor air quality, especially through
enhancements to the City's Healthy Homes Program. This could include:
o better testing and mitigation for radon and mold;
o reducing the use of natural gas for heating, hot water, and cooking; and
o eliminating exposure to emissions of harmful chemicals commonly found in household
products.
Support the City’s ongoing efforts to improve outdoor air quality through programs related to, for
example:
o improving air quality monitoring;
o reducing ozone levels;
o investigating regulatory approaches to promote the electrification of lawn and garden
equipment used by community members, commercial service providers, and City
employees and contractors;
o mitigating the effects of wildfire smoke through safety and preparedness planning, public
outreach, and community education; and
o protecting, managing, and enhancing the City's urban forest.
Support City staff and advise City Council on ways to improve the City’s transportation system
through, for example:
o development of a safe, year‐round pedestrian, bicycle, micro‐mobility and assistive devices
mobility network within the City and regionally;
o development of an expanded, reliable transit system that will increase ridership;
o wider adoption of electric vehicles by both the City's operations and its residents and
workforce;
o reduction in idling and traffic congestion; and
o promotion of other alternative modes of transportation.
Examine ways for the City to improve public outreach and education to better inform citizens about
air quality conditions and their health impacts, grow public support for air quality improvement
programs and incentivize behavior change that improves indoor and outdoor air quality and public
health.
Examine the need for the City to perform a study or develop a new program on an air quality topic
of particular interest or importance to the AQAB.
Advise City Council on budget offers related to air quality and climate change.
Promote environmental justice in the City’s air quality programs and initiatives through active
participation in its Air Quality Monitoring Advisory Committee.
Address unanticipated air quality issues and respond to requests from City Council for advice on any
air quality relevant topics.