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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/21/2025 - AIR QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD - AGENDA - Regular Meeting Air Quality Advisory Board Monday, April 21, 2025 5:30 – 8:00 PM (dinner for Board members and presenters served at 5:15 pm) 222 Laporte Ave | Colorado River Room Conference Room (first floor) Meeting link for hybrid access (requires internet access): fcgov.com/aqab-teams-meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6. PREVIOUS BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Introductions of New and Existing Members; 5:45-6:00 Board members will introduce themselves to one another and briefly describe their backgrounds and air quality interests. (Discussion) b. Discussion with Council Liaison, Kelly Ohlson; 6:00-6:15 Councilmember Ohlson, Council Liaison to the Air Quality Advisory Board, will address the board to connect with new and existing board members. (Discussion) c. Overview of Council Priority 6 & the EV Readiness and Electrification Roadmap; 6:15- 7:30 Honore Depew, Environmental Services Manager, will provide a brief update on Council Priority 6: Reducing climate and air pollution through best practices, with a focus on electrification. As a key element of this priority, Dashiell Bubar-Hall, Transportation Planner, will follow with an overview of the Electric Vehicle Readiness Roadmap (EVRR). The EVRR offers a high-level summary of electric vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure within the community. The presentation will cover the roadmap’s process, key findings, recommendations, and next steps. (Presentation & Discussion) 8. OTHER BUSINESS ● Board Member Reports ● Six Month Calendar Review https://www.fcgov.com/cityclerk/planning-calendar.php ● Revisit action items from previous meetings & preview of next meeting City Websites with Updates: ● Air Quality Advisory Board webpage: https://www.fcgov.com/cityclerk/boards/air-quality-advisory ● Our Climate Future: https://ourcity.fcgov.com/ourclimatefuture 9. ADJOURN 1 3/17/2025 - Minutes Air Quality Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Monday, March 17, 2025 – 5:30 PM 222 Laporte Avenue, Colorado River Room 1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 PM 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present – • Dan Welsh (Chair) • Mark Houdashelt (Vice Chair) • Adam Schmidt • Michael Cheeseman • Jeremiah Gorske b. Board Members Absent – • Michael Johnson • Matt Ayres • Maria Moore c. Staff Members Present – • Selina Lujan de Albers, Staff Liaison d. Guest(s) – • Matt??? • Jeffrey Boward • Christina Swope 3. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – FEBRUARY 2025 Members discussed changes to the minutes. Cheeseman made a motion, seconded by Chair Welsh, to approve the minutes of the February 2025 meeting as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously. 6. PREVIOUS BUSINESS a. Review recommendations for the Large Methane User Fee study Vice Chair Houdashelt stated the Natural Resources Advisory Board is receiving a presentation on this topic at its next meeting, though the AQAB 2 3/17/2025 - Minutes does not have time for that in its schedule. He stated the fee would be charged to the largest users of methane in the city, and as a fee, it could be approved by City Council without a city-wide vote. Additionally, the fee revenue must be used by the people who pay the fee to help reduce their methane use. Chair Henderson provided members with a paragraph he wrote indicating the Board has received information on the proposed fee, but does not have enough information to endorse it; however, the Board believes it merits further consideration and recommends Council direct staff to examine a potential fee and report back to Council with findings. Schmidt asked about the timetable for evaluation of the proposal. Vice Chair Houdashelt replied there will be a push in April for various groups to attend Council meetings to propose the fee. Chair Welsh expressed support for sending the memo to Council as it is simply a request for further investigation. Members made edits to the memo wording. Gorske made a motion, seconded by Cheeseman, to send the memo to City Council. The motion was adopted unanimously. (**Secretary’s Note: Vice Chair Houdashelt noted this will be Gorske’s last meeting as he is leaving the Board due to an employment and work schedule change. He noted Council will need to officially appoint a new member. Members thanked Gorske for his service.) 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Natural Areas Strategic Framework – Julia Feder, Natural Areas Conservation and Stewardship Manager Julia Feder, Natural Areas Conservation and Stewardship Manager, noted the draft Natural Areas Strategic Framework is open for public feedback until March 31st. She noted the Framework is the overarching 10-year guiding plan that intends to set the vision, values, and goals that feed into the ongoing management planning and action efforts. Feder noted Natural Areas uses a zone-based management approach and there are six zones which are updated on a rolling basis. She commented on the public outreach and community engagement efforts for the Framework and discussed some of the results that are specific to air quality, including conserving land and water, leveraging partnerships to improve ecological conditions and address climate-related risks, safely accessing nature near home, and leveraging partnerships to improve trail connectivity both locally and regionally. Feder noted the outreach included discussions with historically underrepresented groups. Feder stated the revised vision for the Framework is “Thriving Ecosystems for 3 3/17/2025 - Minutes a Greater Fort Collins Community.” The associated values include service, resource protection, partnership, connectivity, health and wellbeing, integrity, ecological function, and belonging. The Framework’s four goals are: conserve and protect land and water, strengthen habitats and ecological resilience, support access to nature, and foster community connections and stewardship. Feder stated this item will go to Council in June for adoption and stated the Board could make a recommendation if desired at its May meeting. Lujan de Albers stated she would provide a follow-up memo with a link to the Framework feedback page. Feder stated the link is on the Our City page and noted the survey is toward the end of the page. Gorske?? asked what air quality implications specifically have been examined. Feder replied the Strategic Framework itself does not contain that level of specificity; however, the management zone updates contain specific actions. She cited an example of the Poudre River zone restoration project at Arapaho Bend and noted all restoration projects now include information as to how much the work is shifting soil carbon rates. Additionally, she noted there is ongoing air quality monitoring at several Natural Area sites. Chair Welsh asked if there is a particular ask of the Board at this time. Feder replied a Board recommendation is always helpful and Council appreciates seeing the staff/Board connection. Members discussed providing a recommendation at its May meeting. Feder noted staff presented the draft at an October Council work session and Council did not request an additional work session presentation. Vice Chair Henderson asked if staff is making a recommendation to Council about possibly attempting to renew the Natural Areas tax early. Feder replied the program is currently funded through two tax initiatives, one being Open Space Yes, the City’s sales tax, which is good until 2030. She noted there has been a citizen’s group that has historically been putting forth the tax measure and that group may be moving forward with placing the tax renewal on the ballot this year. Vice Chair Henderson asked how the future use of the Hughes Stadium site may impact the Strategic Framework. Feder replied the Framework will not contemplate the property. She noted there is an ongoing Civic Assembly process related to the Hughes site that will ultimately result in a recommended plan for the property. She stated it is likely Natural Areas will provide some information to the Civic Assembly given the existing Natural Areas nearby the Hughes property. She stated if any part of the Hughes site were to become a Natural Area, it would be part of the Foothills management zone. b. Air Quality Education Subcommittee 4 3/17/2025 - Minutes Chair Welsh stated it may make sense to table this discussion for the time being given the lack of members in attendance. Lujan de Albers suggested the Board could discuss whether it wants to limit the subcommittee to two members. If that is not the case, open meetings regulations would need to be followed. Chair Welsh suggested allowing the subcommittee to be open to all interested parties. Lujan de Albers stated the group will not actually function as a subcommittee, but a special meeting will be held. She stated she would work with Micah Warners to determine a possible date for the meeting. 8. OTHER BUSINESS a. Board Member Reports Chair Welsh reported on the family day at Kim Abeles’ Community Smog art exhibition on March 1st. He also reported on attending a meeting of the Larimer County Environmental and Science Advisory Board during which it was mentioned that an air quality study is going to be conducted by CSU in Fort Collins and in part of the non-attainment area. He stated he is pursuing the Larimer County Emergency Services Department to see about a potential coordinated presentation on wildfire smoke preparedness. Vice Chair Houdashelt reported on attending the Transportation Projects Fair and noted Council will be discussing federal funding and how much is subject to potential loss at its meeting tomorrow. b. Six Month Calendar Review Lujan de Albers noted there will be a Council work session on May 13th related to the Council priority around reducing climate and air pollution through best practices, emphasizing electrification. She stated Honore Depew offered to present to the Board in April if desired. Lujan de Albers noted staff members have been given talking points related to the City’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and federal grant funding. Chair Welsh commented on the Air Quality Monitoring Advisory Committee’s funding, which has remained, though he noted there is concern some of the AQMAC’s initiatives around equal access may be targeted by some of the federal cuts. Chair Welsh stated it may become appropriate for the Board to put forth a statement to Council regarding the City’s commitment to environmental sustainability and health equity should air quality standards be lowered at a 5 3/17/2025 - Minutes federal level. Schmidt noted those commitments are already part of Council’s priorities and suggested it may be wise to stay out of the political environment in that manner so as to not make the Board a target. c. Revisit Action Items from Previous Meetings and Preview of Next Meeting Lujan de Albers stated she would reach out to the staff members who may be presenting at April’s meeting to determine whether both presentations could fit. Members concurred the EV Readiness Roadmap would be prioritized if only one presentation occurs. 9. ADJOURNMENT • 7:06 pm Minutes approved by a vote of the Board on 4/XX/2025 Headline Copy Goes Here Climate Program Manager Honore Depew Council Priority Update: Reduce Climate Pollution and Air Pollution Through Best Practices, Emphasizing Electrification AQAB 4-21-2025 Brian Tholl Energy Services Director Headline Copy Goes Here 2Strategic Alignment City Plan Reduce Climate and Air Pollution Through Best Practices, Emphasizing Electrification Principle ENV 2: Become a carbon neutral community by 2050 and improve the community’s resilience to prepare for and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Environmental Health 1:Implement the Our Climate Future Plan to advance the City’s greenhouse gas, energy and waste goals; reduce air pollution; and improve community resilience. Strategic PlanCouncil Priority Our Climate Future 80% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030 100% renewable electricity Headline Copy Goes HerePresentation Contents 4 1)OCF Context 2) Current Efforts 3) Building to the Future Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 7 Our Climate Future – Big Moves BETTER TOGETHER RESOURCE BETTER LIVE BETTER BREATHE BETTER • Shared Leadership and Community Partnership • Zero Waste Neighborhoods • Climate Resilient Community • Convenient Transportation Choices • Live, Work and Play Nearby • Efficient, Emissions Free Buildings • Healthy Affordable Housing • Local, Affordable and Healthy Food • Healthy Local Economy and Jobs • Zero Waste Economy • Healthy Natural Spaces • 100% Renewable Electricity • Electric Cars and Fleets Equity – Resilience – Mitigation Headline Copy Goes HereCommunity-wide OCF Goals 8 •Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction •50% below 2005 baseline by 2026 •80% below 2005 baseline by 2030 •Carbon Neutral by 2050 •100% renewable electricity by 2030 •Zero waste, or 100% landfill diversion, by 2030 Headline Copy Goes Here 12 [Placeholder for AQ data] •Indoor and outdoor air quality and health •Monitor ozone and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) •Air Quality Index (AQI) – long term goal is zero unhealthy or USG days •Heavily influenced by regional factors 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 20 1 2 20 1 3 20 1 4 20 1 5 20 1 6 20 1 7 20 1 8 20 1 9 20 2 0 20 2 1 20 2 2 20 2 3 20 2 4 Outdoor Air Quality Index # of Days Unhealthy Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Headline Copy Goes Here 13 Community Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Headline Copy Goes HereGHG Inventory Basics •Fort Collins Annual GHG Community Inventory includes emissions from: •Electricity consumption •Electricity distribution and transmission losses •Natural gas use •Fugitive natural gas •In-boundary ground transportation •In-boundary waste generation •Water supply and reclamation •Industrial processes •Follows the Global Protocol for Community-scale GHG Emissions Inventories (GPC) •Consultant provides quality check •Annually reported locally and globally •CDP - compliance with the Global Covenant of Mayors and ICLEI’s Race to Zero Headline Copy Goes HerePathways to Progress (2030 Renewable Electricity Goal) Headline Copy Goes Here2050 Tax – 2024 Impact Summary, by the Numbers •75 direct home upgrades and 31 loans for residential energy efficiency, comfort and safety •60 residential indoor air quality assessments •27 sustainability workforce scholarships •16 grants to local food service businesses to reduce single-use plastics •7 electric utility carts to replace gas carts •3 major Active Modes infrastructure improvements for safety, connectivity and accessibility •3 comprehensive lighting upgrades to community centers •Support for 180 affordable homes to go above-and- beyond code for sustainability •Repair of community solar project, supporting 500 kW of local solar generation $3M funded 16 projects across 8 OCF Big Moves Focus on transportation, buildings and electricity (primary contributors to air & climate pollution) and improving community resilience, safety and accessibility Leading by Example: City efficiency, renewables and electrification Headline Copy Goes Here2050 Tax – 2024 Impact Summary, by Outcomes •Reducing the impact of rising energy costs, benefitting affordability, comfort and safety, especially for low income and underserved households •Building relationships and create opportunities for the City to learn from our community •Increasing climate resilience and health for residents, especially regarding increasing summer temperatures and poor air quality •Foundational planning and research on topics including integrated community transportation systems, under-resourced community buildings and riparian carbon sequestration Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 20 Strategic Impact – Organizing the Work 2020 Utility Rates Incentives Financing Other City Fees Distribution Grid Contractors & Workforce Advanced Grid Management Education Awareness Transparency Technical Assistance Policies Building Codes Standards The City of Fort Collins has four key tools to drive community progress electrification and decarbonization. A balanced and strategic approach supports: •Customer service •Achievement of goals •Triple-bottom line benefits Areas of Influence •Economic Drivers •Regulations & Policy •Infrastructure Investments •Behavior Change (Education) Headline Copy Goes HereCouncil Priority: Reduce Climate and Air Pollution Through Best Practices, Emphasizing Electrification Electrification of Buildings Electrification of Transportation/Fleet Vehicles Electrification of Small Engine Equipment Headline Copy Goes HereCurrent Infrastructure based efforts •$ Incentive based programs framework •Operational technology enhancements Investments in Virtual Power Plant (VPP) efforts •x% conversion status and goal progress •SMART Grant implementation Electrification of fleet vehicles •Natural Areas: 80% •Parks: Appx. 91% •Other Departments actively converting and cataloguing Electrification of gas- powered landscape equipment Electrification of Utility task vehicles •7 utility carts replaced •2050 Tax supported Distribution planning enhancements •Support electrification through asset management •6 Electric Buses in Service •5 Additional expected Electrification of Transit Vehicles Headline Copy Goes HereCurrent Regulatory based efforts •Municipal operations on track for compliance, Summer 2025 •Electrification underway for all relevant departments Compliance with CDPHE Regulation 29 •Pilot underway supporting policy development Development of Building Performance Standards framework •2025 work session and/or adoption Zero carbon building code framework, new construction •Optimize EV infrastructure requirements in new development Evaluation of EV infrastructure in Building code Headline Copy Goes HereCurrent Economic and Behavioral based efforts •$4.4M incentive based programs framework in '24 Enhance incentive and educational initiatives for efficiency, electrification and grid Flexibility efforts •Supporting alternative electric transportation options •EV ownership and charging availability •EV Readiness Roadmap Update to be published soon Supporting community education and awareness on electric transportation options Promoting clean air benefits within municipal operations •Time of Day Utility rates and electric capacity fee evaluation Evaluate rates and fees framework to eliminate barriers •Regional rebates for electric lawn and garden equipment Headline Copy Goes HereNext Steps: Building electrification 26 •Leading by Example: Continue to seek grant funds for municipal operations •Continue incentive development using enterprise and 2050 tax •Implement 2028 and 2031 Building Energy code implementation •Explore requirement for point-of-sale energy use requirement •Explore requirements and alignment with rental registry •Enhance Utilities operations and planning to support increased Community electricity use Headline Copy Goes HereNext steps: Electric Transportation 27 •Leading by Example: Implement and operationalize SMART grant •Publishing and implementation planning for EV Readiness Roadmap •Study to support developers for level 3 charging opportunities •Revisit code requirements Headline Copy Goes Here 28 Next Steps: Small Engines •Leading by Example: Compliance with Regulation 29 •Continued Engagement with relevant City Departments to prepare for compliance •Compile list of potentially used Lawn and Garden equipment <10hp for compliance •First compliance period: June 1st -August 31st 2025 Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 30 Our Climate Future Strategic Alignment Strategic Objective ENV 1: Implement the Our Climate Future Plan to advance the City’s greenhouse gas, energy and waste goals; reduce air pollution; and improve community resilience. Headline Copy Goes Here 31 The Big Question of Local Gov Sustainability How do we achieve medium- and long-term goals for our community when commitments to transformational change can be in tension with near- term priorities and resource constraints of two-/four-year budget and election cycles? Our Climate Future as Strategic Framework: Goals, Vision & Implementation Areas of Influence •Economic Drivers •Regulations & Policy •Infrastructure Investments •Behavior Change (Education) Headline Copy Goes HereOur Climate Future – Strategic Refresh 32 Process •Targeted (mostly) internal engagement, information gathering and gaps assessment, to better understand organizational needs Outcome •Enhanced Our Climate Future Framework •More effective and inclusive of the City’s sustainability efforts •Aligned & integrated with municipal sustainability & adaptation efforts •Better coordinated planning, implementation, and storytelling •Support for the network of people,strategies,resources, and advice at the heart of OCF Headline Copy Goes HereOur Climate Future – Strategic Funding Plan 33 Process •Assess current revenue streams and funding priorities •Assess categories of funding needs and sequencing •Peer city research Outcome •Funding strategy and guidance document with 25-year time horizon (to 2050) •High-level vision and guidance in the med/long term •Based on OCF Big Moves & adopted goals •Clarity and focus for implementation strategy in the near term •Informed by dept. plans and Next Moves strategies •Advising Council Priorities & funding investments (OCF Roadmap) Headline Copy Goes HereOCF Strategic Refresh & Funding Plan: Project Timeline Project Initiation Consultant hired Compile historic OCF-related material Dec—Jan SWOT Analysis Targeted Survey 1-1 Interviews Dept. Focus Groups February—May OCF Framework Refresh Aligned w/ Muni Sustainability Enhanced Our Climate Future Framework June—July OCF Strategic Funding / Next Moves Plan Assessment of funding/revenue priorities & needs Sequencing of Next Move strategies July—Q4 Council Work Session Strategic Funding Plan completed for 2026 Council Priority Setting Q4 2025 Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 41 Headline Copy Goes Here 42 Electric Vehicles Readiness Roadmap Update–Air Quality Advisory Board 4/21/2025 Dashiell Bubar-Hall FC Moves Why Electric Vehicles •Electric vehicles are not the highest priority, but they play a role •GHG emission reductions •Sustainability goals •Potential long-term reduction for cost of vehicle ownership 2 •Electric vehicles are here to stay (for now) •Increasing market share •More models and vehicles types available •Increased affordability •20% of new vehicles purchases locally Types of Electric Vehicles 3 Types of Chargers 4 Electric Vehicle Readiness Roadmap •EVRR Format •Introduction •Vision and goals •EV overview •General EV information •Charger types and considerations •EV Market Assessment •Local trends and projections •Readiness Strategies •Recommended strategies •Added points of emphasis with the update •Equity •Evenhanded portrayal •Electric transportation options (e-bikes, e- scooters, carshare) 5 6EVRR Vision Statement Fort Collins will promote the community’s adoption of electric vehicles through equitable access to charging infrastructure, engaging outreach and education, innovative policy approaches, and leading by example. 7EVRR Goal Areas •Mobility: Support the electrification of shared transportation options in Fort Collins, including carshare, rideshare, shared micromobility, and transit, to ensure equitable access and foster a sustainable, interconnected transportation system. •Equity: Engage disproportionately impacted communities to develop suitable EV-related outreach, projects, and incentives that increase awareness and access to electrified transportation options. •Environmental: Reduce local contributions to climate and air pollution from transportation sources through increased adoption of electrified transportation options. •Utility/ Grid Infrastructure: Identify the need for additional level 2 and 3 public charging infrastructure throughout the city and support the installation of needed infrastructure and corresponding utility improvements. •Residential Charging: Increase access to charging infrastructure for rental properties and multi-family units, prioritizing the most affordable housing stock. •Policy: Review and update existing City policies related to electric vehicles, electric transportation devices, and charging infrastructure. Recommend additional policies to facilitate increased adoption and access to alternative electrified transportation options. Lifetime GHG Emissions 8 Energy Production Profiles and GHG emissions 9 Energy Production Profiles and GHG emissions 10 Local Energy Profile: Platte River Power Authority •84% of EV owners can reliably charge at home •27% of Non-EV Owners could reliably charge at home if they had an EV •Primary barriers to EV adoption were purchase price, charging availability, and battery performance in cold weather •Expanding public charging was the highest priority by a large margin •Less than 10% of respondents who own an EV use public chargers on a weekly basis 11Key Findings- EVRR Community Questionnaire •Renters were more likely to report not being able to charge at home than homeowners. •Multifamily residents were less likely to purchase an EV and cited access to charging as the main barrier •Residents making less than $75,000 yearly ranked accessibility and affordability as their highest priority Expand Charging Infrastructure •Increase the Number of Charging Stations: Develop more charging stations in key locations such as public facilities, shopping centers, and residential areas. •Strategic Placement: Ensure charging stations are distributed in high-traffic areas and near essential services to maximize accessibility. Address Cost Concerns •Subsidize Public Charging: Explore options to subsidize or lower the cost of public charging stations to make them more affordable. •Incentivize Home Charging: Offer incentives or rebates for residents who install home charging equipment to reduce the financial burden. 12Key Findings- EVRR Focus Group Enhance Educational Outreach •Organize Community Workshops: Host regular workshops and information sessions on EVs, including their benefits, costs, and maintenance. •Develop Multilingual Resources: Provide educational materials in multiple languages to reach a broader audience and ensure clear communication. 13Key Findings- Barriers to Electric Vehicle Adoption •High purchase price •Access to charging at home •Multifamily •Renters •Lack of charging infrastructure •Local, regional, state, national •Single vehicle households •Range anxiety •Awareness and education related to EVs 14Key Findings- Barriers to Charging Infrastructure •Cost of installation •Networking Costs •Impact Fees •Capacity Fees •3 Phase 480V Service •Ongoing maintenance costs •Site variability/suitability •Lack of ROI •Charging Providers avoiding Fort Collins specifically regarding Level 3 charging •Upfront fees deterring private sector installations •Unclear funding future Key Findings- Fort Collins Electric Vehicle Snapshot Vehicles •Number of EVs on the road: 5248 (2025 Q1) •4.27% of light-duty vehicles •Percentage of new vehicle purchases •Fort Collins area: 20% (end of 2024) •Statewide: 25.3% (2024 Q3) •#1 State for market share of new EVs Chargers •147 Public Level 2 ports •166-255 recommended •6 Public Level 3 ports •16-26 recommended 15 Key Findings- Charger Snapshot 16 0 50 100 150 200 250 9 13 36 84 154 245 408 358 426 1091 1366 1802 2468 3337 5248 Nu m b e r o f C h a r g e r s Number of Evs Charging Infrastructure Needed Existing 17EVRR Strategy Recommendation Areas Outreach and Education Regional and Partner Coordination Policy Incentives Infrastructure Leading by Example Emerging Technology Equity •Outreach and Education •Educate local businesses about workplace charging •Regional and Partner Coordination •Encourage EV ride-hailing and car sharing •Policy •Monitor and refine current policy (ex. building code) •Incentives •Income-qualified vehicle purchase rebate 18EVRR Strategy Examples •Infrastructure •Expand City-owned public charging stations •Leading by example •Employee incentives for sustainable forms of transportation •Emerging Technology •Battery Recycling •Equity •Inclusive EV programing Next Steps •Finalize EVRR Document •Late April-early May •Establish and convene EV Working Group •May •Prioritize Strategies and develop short-term implementation plan •Identify responsible staff/departments •Identify community partners •Develop budget and Identify funding sources 19 For More Information, Visit THANK YOU! Dashiell Bubar-Hall dbubar-hall@fcgov.com