HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 07/13/2010 - UPDATE ON THE FORT COLLINS GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM DATE: July 13, 2010
STAFF: Brian Janonis WORK SESSION ITEM
Doug Swartz, Felix Lee FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL
Pre-taped staff presentation: available
at fcgov.com/clerk/agendas.php
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Update on the Fort Collins Green Building Program.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Green Building Program is intended as an integrated framework that transforms the Fort Collins
building market through a balance of regulation and voluntary elements. The development process
for the Green Building Program is working well, including a broad mix of stakeholders and
collaboration among City departments whose work bears on green building.
Based on work to date,staff suggests that selected green building practices should be integrated with
existing City regulations rather than packaged as a standalone Green Building Code. Staff suggests
that a voluntary recognition program for market-leading projects be based upon existing green
building rating systems,utilizing their third-party verification infrastructures. A number of ideas for
green building incentives have been suggested by advisory committees. There are several that seem
promising, at the conceptual level, for further investigation. Additional resources, including City
resources, will be needed to accelerate green building in Fort Collins. The current project will
roughly estimate resource needs.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
1. Is the Green Building Program development process on the right track?
2. Will Council consider additional resources for implementation of mandatory green building
practices?
3. Does Council support green building practices being integrated into existing City regulations
rather than a standalone Green Building Code?
4. Would Council like another work session in early 2011 before formally considering the
proposed Code package on First Reading on March 15, 2011?
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BACKGROUND
History
The City Council identified advancing green building (GB) as a priority to support attainment of
Climate Action Plan, Energy Policy and Water Conservation Plan goals. In 2010, an
interdepartmental team led by Utilities is developing the framework and specific elements of the
Green Building Program (GB Program).
The goal of an ongoing GB Program is to increasingly align Fort Collins' built environment with
community goals of reduced carbon emissions, energy use and water use. The general approach is
an integrated framework that transforms the Fort Collins building market through a balance of
regulation and voluntary elements.
The GB Program will support the green building transition already occurring in the marketplace. It
will lead to quality building projects that can demonstrate substantive, measurable results. As part
of an integrated framework addressing the built environment,the GB Program should also dovetail
with larger scale neighborhood- and urban-scale green initiatives. City processes related to green
building should be relatively simple and easily navigated.
The GB Program was discussed by City Council at the January 12,2010 Work Session(Attachment
1).
Progress
The process being used to develop the GB Program and the progress to date is documented in the
attached quarterly reports (Attachments 2 and 3).
Status and Observations
Even with many steps remaining to complete development of the GB Program elements, much
insight has been gathered through the process to date. Stakeholder involvement and ideas have been
invaluable in this regard. The following information reflects staff s synthesis of key observations
and the directions they suggest for an effective Fort Collins GB Program.
Process -
The GB program development process seems to be working well. A broad mix of stakeholders is
involved (Attachments 4, 5 and 6). The process provides a systematic way in which their diverse
views are heard. The structured review of model codes is informing the development of all GB
Program elements. Stakeholder input has been invaluable. There has also been good collaboration
among City departments whose work affects green building.
A project web site provides information on the development process and is another means by which
community members can provide input. There has been a variety of other community outreach
activities which are listed in Attachment 7.
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Green Building Codes
The two model GB Codes that are being reviewed as templates for use in Fort Collins are the
National Green Building Standard(NGBS),which covers the residential sector,and the International
Green Construction Code (IgCC), which covers the commercial sector. These two Codes are very
different in structure compared with traditional codes and with one another. The NGBS, originally
developed as a green building rating system, is a point system providing a very high level of
flexibility. The IgCC, written in code language, couples a comprehensive mandatory core with a
broad menu of electives.
Both model GB Codes are new. The NGBS, dated 2008, was released in 2009. To date, the only
jurisdiction known to have adopted this Code has been Longmont, Colorado. Longmont adopted
the NGBS in January 2010, as a replacement for an earlier, locally developed GB Code. The IgCC
was first published in March 2010, as Public Version 1.0,by the International Code Council(ICC).
As part of its regular model code-update process,ICC is soliciting public comments through multiple
rounds and intends to publish the first full-fledged edition of the IgCC in 2012. This timeframe will
synchronize the IgCC with its companion suite of model International Codes used by Fort Collins
and most other U.S.jurisdictions. As of now, no jurisdictions have adopted IgCC as a mandatory
code.
Both model GB Codes represent great intent. Widespread use of the green building practices
embodied in the model GB Codes would reduce building-related environmental impacts and
contribute to meeting City goals. That being said, in-depth review of the model GB Codes has
identified several challenges associated with the adoption of these templates:
• The language leaves substantial room for interpretation by applicants and enforcers. This is
true even for the NGBS, which has a companion "Commentary." Much work will be
required to clarify the language so that requirements are unambiguous and consistently
enforceable.
• The scope of these Codes is very broad. Major categories include site and lot development,
resource efficiency, energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality,
commissioning,operation,maintenance and building owner education. Within each of these
categories, the documents address numerous GB practices.
• The resources required to document and verify compliance with many of the GB practices
described in the model GB codes is potentially very large. This could represent a significant
burden on applicants. It is unrealistic to expect that, with current staffing levels and
expertise,the Building Department could enforce the full scope of the model codes. Third-
party verification is an option to consider but could represent significant cost.
Staff s suggested direction for GB Code development is the following:
• Structure the residential and commercial codes similarly, to reduce confusion.
• Reduce the breadth of the Code by focusing on attributes most important to the community,
creating a realistic scope for applicants and enforcers.
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• Suggested focus areas are energy efficiency(delivering energy and carbon savings,year after
year, for the life of the building), water efficiency (helping to meet community goals in a
semi-arid climate)and performance(increasing the likelihood that components are installed
in ways that deliver rated performance).
• Retain select GB practices that meet certain criteria. Potential criteria include:
o "Low-hanging fruit:" GB practices that have already been adopted by much of the
market and don't represent a high cost for the owner or the City.
o High-value:" GB practices that represent a high benefit versus cost in terms of
reducing energy use, water use, carbon emissions; and/or the community places a
high value on the result.
o Potential lost opportunities: Aspects that generally won't be changed over the life of
the building due to expense.
o Infrastructure exists or is getting close: Products are available through the supply
chain; local contractors are skilled at implementing the GB practice.
• All selected GB practices should be mandatory(elective practices belong in the above-code,
voluntary GB Program elements, described below).
• Mandatory GB practices should be integrated with existing City regulations rather than be
packaged as a separate GB Code.
• The mandatory GB practice should be enforced by the City (alternative compliance
approaches that use third-party verification may be included).
• The mandatory practice should represent a reasonable step-up in the market and should not
present an obstacle to innovation. It will allow applicants and the City to gain positive
experience with a subset of GB practices.
The suggestion to integrate mandatory GB practices with existing City regulations is based on
several observations:
• GB practices should be progressively integrated with mainstream design and construction
practices rather than viewed as add-ons.
• The City already has a strong package of existing codes and regulations, supporting GB
practices, upon which to build.
• The current Plan Fort Collins project offers opportunities to consider GB enhancements, at
the policy level, for potential future development and adoption in the Land Use Code.
• The proposed adoption of the 2009 International Codes provides a solid framework upon
which to add enhancements to further strengthen green building.
• A standalone GB Code is likely to increase the complexity of development and building
permit processes.
Voluntary Elements
Voluntary elements of the GB Program provide the means for the City to build on the code baseline
and pull the market further and to a broader scope than the mandatory GB code practices. Staff
anticipates opportunities to partner with others on these elements. Voluntary elements provide ways
for the market to gain positive experience with "stretch" GB practices, and a starting point to build
infrastructure. Performance of market-leading projects can be measured and evaluated. With
maturity, it will make sense to periodically migrate additional GB practices to the mandatory code.
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Three GB Program elements are designated as "voluntary, market-driven, and above-code:"
education and training, recognition, and incentives. The project team has not yet focused on the
development of any of these elements but the work to date suggests some general directions and
ideas to pursue.
Education and training will be needed by a variety of audiences, to support GB Code requirements
and voluntary practices. It is a logical area for partnering with existing organizations that are already
active in this arena.
Staff believes that recognition programs will be best handled by relying on existing GB rating
systems,such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED)Green Building Rating
System, ENERGY STAR New Homes,National Green Building Standard and Green Globes. The
verification infrastructure has already been developed to support these systems (more mature for
some than others). The City can consider which systems and levels within these systems are
appropriate to recognize green building projects in the community. Third-party verification costs
can be significant; to justify participation, builders and owners will have to see the market value of
recognition and other benefits of green building.
Staff has encouraged the Technical Review Advisory Committee to suggest incentives it feels would
be effective, while recognizing two constraints: the City's very tight budget condition and little
opportunity for fast-tracking development review or permit approvals (given the strides that have
already been made in the speed of the City's normal review process).
Based on suggestions to date, these potential incentive areas seem most promising to further
investigate:
• Fee-related incentives. When the adoption of a GB practice by a developer or builder
reduces City infrastructure or service costs, fees associated with that project would be
reduced. For example,reduce stormwater fees(development fees and/or monthly payments)
when developers implement practices that reduce runoff. Even in cases where such fee
incentives already exist,there may be the potential to increase the reward for desirable green
practices. There is an educational opportunity for the City to promote these cost-savings to
the building community.
• Flexibility for innovative projects. This is an idea that takes a big-picture view of what the
City is trying to accomplish with green building. Stakeholders who have proposed projects
in the City noted that they typically deal with front-line staff during the development review
process. Stakeholders were generally quite complimentary about their interactions with staff
but have observed that front-line staff have little latitude in applying City regulations. This
has been a challenge for stakeholders who would like to do greener projects that incorporate
less familiar design approaches or are trying to build on more difficult sites (such as infill
sites). It was suggested that, if the City truly wants to see greener,more innovative projects
succeed, flexibility/exceptions should be added to development regulations. It was also
suggested that the applicant should initially be given the opportunity to make their case for
such flexibility with top management, who could authorize such down the line.
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• Subsidies for third-party verification costs. If applicants wish to receive recognition by
the City based on meeting certain levels in existing GB rating systems, third-party
verification costs can be substantial. If the City wishes to pull the market via this voluntary
approach, a subsidy provided by the City would increase participation.
• Tax-increment reimbursement. When certain GB practices are implemented,some portion
of the increased property tax for the higher-value building is returned to the owner in early
years through a rebate or other mechanism;the proportion of the tax that is reimbursed would
gradually scale down.
• "Feebates." There may be opportunities to provide incentives for projects that meet certain
criteria.The money to pay the incentives would be raised through fees on other projects that
do not meet the criteria.
These are high-level ideas that will need further discussion and development if they appear feasible.
Existing Utilities incentives that support green building practices (Integrated Design Assistance
Program, Electric Efficiency Program, Residential Sprinkler Equipment Rebates) could be further
leveraged as well.
Integration
The GB practices reflected in the model GB Codes and rating systems are pieces of a larger puzzle.
Staff has observed that applicants who focus on individual pieces of the puzzle can meet all
requirements and still end up with a costly building that doesn't work very well. The best outcomes
— greatest positive impacts at the lowest cost—typically occur when owners and designers take a
truly integrated approach, starting with clear goals, carried through site and building design,
construction and commissioning. There is no easy recipe for integration; it requires a talented team
that is passionate about meeting project goals. These are the kinds of projects the City should make
special efforts to help succeed.
Resources
Accelerating green building in Fort Collins will require additional resources. There will likely be
higher front-end costs for owners and buyers who implement additional GB practices. More City
resources will also be needed to complete development of, implement and evaluate GB Program
elements. The current project will roughly estimate these resource needs.
Next Steps
Unless Council feedback at this work session directs otherwise, staff will proceed in the directions
suggested in"Status and Observations"above. Based on experience to date and assuming no change
in resources to support the project, staff anticipates the following timeline and milestones:
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• Mandatory GB practices—building-related provisions
0 Complete model GB Code review process: mid-October 2010
0 Draft proposal (key components identified but Code language not yet developed):
mid-November 2010.
o Public outreach: late November 2010 through mid-January 2011
o Revisions, Code language development,estimate of implementation resource needs
and proposed implementation schedule: late February 2011.
o Proposed Code package to Council for consideration on First Reading: March 15,
2011
• Mandatory GB practices— land-use-related provisions
o Site and lot development general recommendations forwarded to Development Lead
Team and Plan Fort Collins project team: July 1, 2010
o Consideration of GB provisions related to the Land Use Code and other appropriate
City regulations: after policies are determined by Plan Fort Collins process.
• Voluntary elements of GB Program(education and training,recognition program,incentives)
o Concepts developed and initially screened for feasibility: November 15, 2010
o Public outreach: late November 2010 through mid-January 2011
o Further project,definition and estimate of resource needs to complete development:
late February 2011.
o Report status to Council: March 15, 2011
• Optional: An additional work session in early 2011 to review draft proposals for
mandatory GB practices, voluntary element progress and summary of
feedback from public outreach.
ATTACHMENTS
1. City Council Work Session Summary — January 12, 2010 re: Green Building Program
Update
2. Green Building Program Quarterly Report: First Quarter 2010
3. Green Building Program Quarterly Report: Second Quarter 2010
4. Green Building Program Advisory Committee Membership
5. Residential Technical Review Advisory Committee Membership
6. Commercial Technical Review Advisory Committee Membership
7. Community Engagement Log
8. PowerPoint presentation
ATTACHMENT I
Utilities
electric - stormwater - wastewater water
CI }" O� 700 Wood Street
FPO6rt Colimins Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970,221 ,6700
970.221 .6619 — fax
970.224 .6003 — TDD
utilities@fcgov. com
fcgov. com/utilities
Memorandum
DT : January 15 , 2010
TO : Mayor and City Councilmembers
TH : Darin Atteberry, City Manager
Brian Janonis, Utilities Executive Director
FR: Patty Bigner, Utilities Customer and Employee Relations Manager
Doug Swartz, Utilities Energy Services Engineer
Felix Lee, Utilities Green Building Codes Project Manager
RE : Work Session Summary — January 12 , 2010 re : Green Building Program Update
On January 12, 2010, City Council held a Work Session to discuss a proposed Green Building
Program. All Council Members were present except Councilmember Poppaw. Staff members
making presentations and answering questions were Brian Janonis, Doug Swartz, John Phelan,
Felix Lee, (Utilities) ; and Mike Gebo (CDNS) .
There was extensive discussion and many clarification questions regarding the Green Building
Program. Each Council Member provided their individual perspective and feedback. Council
generally is supportive of moving ahead with the proposed approach. The following issues were
identified as important:
• Integrated framework. Council supports the market transformation design of the proposed plan,
balancing voluntary, market-driven, above-code elements to "pull" the top end of the market
while a green building code "pushes" the bottom end. They feel there is merit in the concept of
using a single framework as the basis for both the regulatory and reward elements of the Green
Building Program.
• Interdepartmental coordination. Council agrees that the integrated approach of the Green
Building Program and the element addressing the removal of barriers from existing City codes /
policies / processes will be a positive step in strengthening interdepartmental collaboration and
consistent green building support across City work areas . The City Manager recognizes the need
for top management to support these efforts.
• Accountability. Council supports the development of a substantive, results-oriented program with
well-defined metrics that are tracked over time .
• Economics. Council requests staff provide information on costs and benefits when a green
building code proposal is brought to Council, including initial, life-cycle, individual and public
costs and benefits.
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• Points-based rating system. There are varying perspectives among Council Members on pros
and cons of a points-based rating system, such as the National Green Building StandardTM, as the
basis for a green building code. Some feel that the flexibility of such an approach, allowing
different paths to a given performance level, is a benefit while others are concerned about the
potential to "game" the system and evade important features . All Council Members support staff
moving ahead with a points-based system, carefully considering these concerns .
• Local code amendments. Council Members discussed issues related to the potential number of
amendments that may be necessary to reflect local conditions and community values. On further
discussion, the consensus direction to staff is to proceed on code development, with local
amendments based on documented need.
• Existing buildings. Council wants clarifications about how a green building code would apply to
existing buildings .
• Timeline. Council supports the proposed timeline. They understand that the commercial/industrial
(C/I) green building code development will lag the residential code, because the model C/I
standards have not yet been published. Staff will work to bring a proposed C/I code to Council on
the same schedule as a residential code proposal.
• Community engagement. Council directed that staff broadly engage the community in the
development of the Green Building Program, reaching out well beyond the stakeholders who will
be directly affected.
Next Steps
• Continue development of Green Building Program, with quarterly progress reports beginning
March 31 , 2010 .
• Green Building Program update at Work Session on July 13 , 2010 .
• City Council consideration of the adoption of a green building code, first quarter 2011 .
• Provide incentives for projects
Voluntary , significantly exceeding minimum
market-driven , codes
above-code • Recognize GB innovation + success
• Provide education and training
Regulation • Establish GB code
• Research and document local
costs + benefits of GB
• Develop metrics and tracking system
Foundation • Revise City policies / codes / processes
to address barriers and conflicts related
to GB 2
ATTACHMENT 2
Utilities
CI +" 0� electric - stormwater - wastewater water
F 700 Wood Street
6rt Fo Collins Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970,221 ,6700
970.221 .6619 — fax
970.224 .6003 — TDD
utilities@fcgov. com
fcgov. com/utilities
MEMORANDUM
DATE : March 17, 2010
TO : Mayor and City Council Members
THRU : Darin Atteberry, City Manager
FROM : Brian Janonis, Utilities Executive Director
Patty Bigner, Utilities Customer and Employee Relations Manager
CC : Affordable Housing Board
Air Quality Advisory Board
Building Review Board
Commission on Disability
Electric Board
Natural Resources Advisory Board
Planning and Zoning Board
Water Board
RE : Green Building Program Quarterly Report
Purpose
The purpose of this First Quarter 2010 Report is to update City Council on progress related to
the development of the Green Building Program (GBP), in accordance with the direction
received at the January 12, 2010 City Council Work Session and the GBP elements (Figure 1 ) .
Significant Events this Quarter
The following have been the focus for the 2010 GBP components during the first quarter:
• Developing work plans for the priority GBP elements : 1 ) Establish Green Building
Code ; 2) Research and Document Local Costs and Benefits; 3 ) Develop Metrics and
Tracking System;
• Developing criteria and specific lists for three committees : 1 ) Residential Technical
Review Advisory Committee (R-TRAC) ; 2) Commercial Technical Review Advisory
Committee (C-TRAC) ; and 3 ) Green Building Program Advisory Committee
(GBPAC) ;
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Green Building Program Quarterly Report
March 17 , 2010
• Coordinating staffing requirements, including : 1 ) GBP administrative support staff
(Amada Sutton) ; 2) facilitation service provider for the three committees (Suzanne
Derkin-Schindler) ; and 3 ) analytical consulting services (Brendle Group) ;
• Developing a consultant scope of work for the GBP element Research and Document
Local Costs and Benefits ;
• Staff planning meetings related to the GBP element Develop Metrics and Tracking
System;
• Continued public outreach at green building community events ;
• Networking with : 1 ) Colorado and nationwide administrators of green building
programs ; 2) senior staff with the International Code Council (ICC) regarding the
residential and commercial GB standards; and 3 ) metro Denver and front range
jurisdictional regional green building program efforta Colorado Governor' s Energy
Office (GEO) funded initiative; and
• Planning the April 2010 kickoff orientation meeting and ongoing committee (TRAC
and GBPAC) meetings.
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entives for projects
Voluntary , y exceeding minimum
market-driven , codes
above-code Recognize GB innovation + success
• Provide education and training
Regulation • Establish GB code
• Research and document local
costs + benefits of GB
• Develop metrics and tracking system
Foundation Revise City policies / codes / processes
to address barriers and conflicts related
to GB
Figure 1 : Green Building Program Elements
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Green Building Program Quarterly Report
March 17, 2010
Project Cost through March 2010
The table below provides a summary of the project costs for the GBP development project.
Description Current Year to Date
Quarter
Supplies (National GB Standard hard $ 1 ,960 $ 11960
copies for committee members, LEED
reference manuals)
GPB dedicated staff $215500 $ 21 , 500
Conference call with International $30 $ 30
Code Council senior staff/Colorado
code officials
Total $239490 $239490
The City' s work plans for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) were
approved on March 12 . The funding and related financial tracking will be in place during the
week of March 22 . This funding will cover GPB dedicated staff and other expenses related to
the GB code process .
Process and Anticipated Schedule
This section describes the project process, along with the anticipated schedule (Figure 2) .
Interdepartmental Coordination
This is an interdisciplinary project that requires participation and engagement from
management and staff in several work areas, including : Utilities, Development Review,
Advance Planning, Historic Preservation, Natural Resources, Transportation, Operations
Services, Economic Development, and City Attorney staff.
The groundwork for collaboration and coordination was laid with a number of Energy Services
Green Building Team (GBT) meetings in Fall 2009, including a Green Building Retreat at the
end of November with representatives from the interdepartmental work groups . Since the
retreat, we have called on several staff members from other departments to help develop the
GBP framework and provide input as certain elements have begun to be defined.
Throughout the GBP process in 2010, we will continue to solicit assistance from staff
members, whose jobs and expertise bear on portions of this work, to develop an internal
seamless development review process, and, integrate the GBP with related city program and
policies .
The GBT has a standing agenda item at the monthly City staff Development Lead Team
meeting to provide regular updates and solicit assistance .
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Green Building Program Quarterly Report
March 17 , 2010
Community Engagement
The overriding criterion for community engagement is transparency of process . We plan to
accomplish this with a multi-pronged approach:
• Public transparency. We will make program development information available to anyone
who is interested, via the City web site, on a close-to-real-time basis. We will be setting up a
system that electronically pushes information to interested stakeholders on a regular
schedule, as well as an e-mail link that provides an easy way for citizens to comment.
• TRAC committees . We ' re recruiting two technical review advisory committees, composed
of volunteers with diverse opinions and expertise in residential and commercial building
industries, to make recommendations for adapting the two green building standards
consistent with our community values. The recommendations will be presented to Council
for their consideration. These committees will meet twice monthly for approximately six
months and longer if needed, led by GBT staff with a professional facilitator.
• GBPAC committee . We ' re recruiting a high-level advisory committee that represents a
broad diversity of City staff and community stakeholders who have an interest in green
building practices and/or represent identified interests. We will keep them informed and ask
for input about the direction of the evolving GBP as a whole. Education about green
building practices will be part of the agenda. We will be meeting with this group four times
throughout the year, or as necessary, led by GBT staff with a professional facilitator.
• Open houses. As work on all the GBP elements progresses, we will host public houses to
report progress and solicit feedback.
• Boards and commissions . Interested boards and commissions, as copied on this report, will
receive these quarterly reports. We will also make presentations regarding the emerging
package to these and other interested boards and commissions .
• "Road show." In the fall, we will present the emerging package to interested community
groups.
• Plan Fort Collins . We will coordinate GBP public outreach with Plan Fort Collins outreach.
GBP Elements
As described above, staff has identified three GBP elements as the highest priority for initial
development; 1 ) Establish Green Building Code; 2) Research and Document Local Costs and
Benefits ; and 3 ) Develop Metrics and Tracking System.
Work on these three elements will also provide much insight into City process barriers,
education and training needs, and the basis for public recognition and incentives. The GBP will
be developed as an integrated package.
Green Building-Construction Codes
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Green Building Program Quarterly Report
March 17 , 2010
The GB code process will involve two TRACS —one each for the residential and commercial
code— and a GBPAC (as noted above) to shape the code proposal for Council ' s consideration.
These committees will be led by GBT staff with a professional facilitator. Feedback from
public outreach will also be incorporated. A consultant will provide analysis and data for this
process. Various City staff will be involved at different parts of the process as it relates to their
particular work and expertise.
The code review and development process will begin with an April 2010 kickoff event that
includes both TRACs, the GBPAC and City management whose work areas touch on green
building. At the kickoff event, an overview of the GBP, including the green building codes,
will be presented, along with the process that will be followed in adapting the model codes .
Draft code packages are targeted for public input in November, allowing the code proposals to
be finalized for Council consideration in early 2011 .
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March 17, 2010
Figure 2 : Green Building Program Schedule, Tasks and Milestones
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ATTACHMENT 3
Utilities
CI +" 0� electric - stormwater - wastewater water
F 700 Wood Street
6rt Fo Collins Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970,221 ,6700
970.221 .6619 — fax
970.224 .6003 — TDD
utilities@fcgov. com
fcgov. com/utilities
MEMORANDUM
DATE : June 30, 2010
TO : Mayor and City Council Members
THRU : Darin Atteberry, City Manager
FROM : Brian Janonis, Utilities Executive Director
Patty Bigner, Utilities Customer and Employee Relations Manager
CC : Affordable Housing Board
Air Quality Advisory Board
Building Review Board
Commission on Disability
Electric Board
Economic Advisory Commission
Landmark Preservation Commission
Natural Resources Advisory Board
Planning and Zoning Board
Water Board
RE : Green Building Program Quarterly Report: Second Quarter 2010
Purpose
The purpose of this report is to update City Council on progress related to the development of
the Green Building Program (GB Program) during Second Quarter 2010 .
Program Goal and Approach
The goal of an ongoing GB Program is to increasingly align Fort Collins ' built environment
with community goals of reduced carbon emissions, energy use and water use. The general
approach is an integrated framework that transforms the Fort Collins building market through a
balance of regulation and voluntary elements (Figure 1 ) .
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Green Building Program Quarterly Report, June 30, 2010
Figure 1 : Green Building Program Elements
ZProvide tives for projects
Voluntary , significantly exceeding minimum
market-driven , codes
above-code • Recognize GB innovation + success
• Provide education and training
Regulation • Establish GB code
• Research and document local
costs + benefits of GB
• Develop metrics and tracking system
Foundation • Revise City policies / codes / processes
to address barriers and conflicts related
to GB
Significant Events this Quarter
• GB Program Kickoff Meeting - April 21 , 2010 . Attended by City staff and members of
three advisory committees : the Green Building Program Advisory Committee (GBPAC),
Residential Technical Review Advisory Committee (R-TRAC) and Commercial Technical
Review Advisory Committee (C-TRAC) ;
• Green Building code review process began April 28 and is well underway, working closely
with the R-TRAC, C-TRAC and staff subject-matter experts (SME) from other City
departments ;
• Benchmarking example projects;
• Costs and benefits analysis;
• Web site development; and
• Continued community engagement.
Progress
This section describes the project process and progress to date.
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Process / Community En2a2ement
Work on this project is proceeding via collaboration among staff, community stakeholders,
consultants and a facilitator.
• Staff. A Green Building Team, consisting of several Utilities Energy Services staff, leads
the project. Staff members from other departments participate as SMEs. A monthly
Development Lead Team meeting keeps management from a variety of departments
informed on project progress and direction and helps coordinate this project with others such
as the adoption of the 2009 International Codes (Building Department) and Plan Fort Collins
(Advance Planning) .
• Community stakeholders. Three standing committees (GBPAC , C-TRAC, R-TRAC) —
described in the First Quarter 2010 report — have been formed to advise staff and serve as a
sounding board as recommendations take shape. The TRAC teams meet approximately
twice monthly with staff on the GB code review (described below) . The GBPAC will meet
three to four times in 2010 ; the second GBPAC meeting is scheduled for July 7 .
• Consultants. The Brendle Group is taking the lead on the costs and benefits analysis, and is
providing additional analytical support, including green building standards comparisons and
benchmarking, for the GB code review. EnergyLogic has been contracted to do a small
amount of additional benchmarking analysis .
• Facilitator. Susanne Durkin-Schindler facilitates the three standing committees, helping to
increase the efficiency of stakeholder meetings while ensuring that all perspectives and ideas
are heard.
In addition to the community involvement via the stakeholder committees , other community
engagement activities this quarter have included:
• Web site. Information and opportunities to provide input are available via the project web
pages (www. fcgov. com/utilities/g_bp . php) .
• Public meetings. All GB Program meetings are open to the public. These meetings are
listed on the project web site and City calendar.
• Outreach
— Community For Sustainable Energy, April 8 : Staff provided an informal update on the
plans for GB Program development.
— Landmark Preservation Commission, May 26 : Staff delivered a presentation on the GB
Program work.
— Water Board, June 17 : Staff provided an update on the GB Program work.
— 2009 International Code City Open House, June 17 : Staff was available to answer
questions on the GB Program and its relationship to the proposed adoption of 2009 model
International Codes .
— Plan Fort Collins Community Workshop, June 29 and 30 : Staff talked with community
members at an outreach table on the GB Program.
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Green Building Code Review
A comprehensive review of two model green building codes — National Green Building
StandardrM (NGBS , residential) and International Green Construction CodeTM (IgCC,
commercial) — is in progress . The review involves a detailed evaluation of each green building
practice contained in the model codes to determine : 1 ) green building practice intent; 2) if the
practice is already addressed in existing City/other regulations and procedures ; 3 ) how well the
current process is working; and, 4) qualitative triple bottom line benefits (people, money, and
environment) . This information provides the basis for recommendations on how to move
forward with each model code provision or its intent. The review process begins with staff —
the Energy Services Green Building Program staff and SMEs from other City departments —
and continues with community input via the two TRACs. The review process is about one-third
completed.
To support the code review, several buildings are being benchmarked against the model codes .
This helps to ground the review process by ranking actual Fort Collins projects against the code
standards, and evaluating costs and performance benefits of more aggressive code levels .
While structured around the green building code, this process also informs and helps staff make
progress on all of the other GB Program elements .
Costs and Benefits Analysis
The Brendle Group is responsible for performing a green building costs and benefits analysis .
To date, the consultant has developed the methodology and is beginning to collect data. A
public meeting to discuss and gather feedback on the proposed methodology took place May
17 .
Observations and Program Direction
Even with much work remaining to complete development of the GB Program elements,
extensive insight has been gathered through the process to date . Stakeholder involvement has
been invaluable in this regard. Staff is currently synthesizing key observations and the
directions they suggest for an effective GB Program, for a City Council update at the July 13
Work Session.
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Project Cost
The table below provides a summary of the project costs, for the current quarter and year-to-
date, for the GB Program development project.
Description Current Year to Date
Quarter
Materials (hard copies of green $2 ,306 $4,266
building code templates, reference
manuals)
Meetings (kickoff meeting venue + $ 1 ,729 $ 1 ,729
refreshments, refreshments for TRAC
meetings)
Education / networking (webinars, $220 $250
conference calls)
GPB dedicated staff * 3206 54, 166
Facilitator (contractual) * * $4, 118 $4, 118
Consultants contractual * * 1 $271054 $271054
Total 1 68 ,093 91 ,583
* The City' s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant covers the cost of GB Program
dedicated staff.
* * Billing estimates were used for consulting services rendered in June. Actual invoices will be
received and paid in July; any differences will be reflected in third quarter report.
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Project Schedule , Tasks and Milestones
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4 GBPACrneetings
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8 Invite RaC TRAC mrnbers 0
9 TRAC Krciroff
10 R-TRAC Meetings
11 C-TRAC Meet ngs ( 1
12 Develop Dr aft Codes 0
13 Pubic Process for Draft Codes 0
14 FFn,ize Code Pvoosal
15 Lr.0sts and Benefits
16 Review Cos. & Benefits analyses
17 Proposed Mevnodology & Stakeholder Input
18 FinaizeMeowdology 0
19 Data Calecoon and Analysis
20 Dr eft Report
21 Pubic P X)m 0
22 F -NAze Repot
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38 Querte•ly Report
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41 Quarte• ly Repot 4 0
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ATTACHMENT 4
Green Building Program Advisory Committee Members
Organization/Company Representative
American Institute of Architects/Colorado
North Fred Roberts
Appraisal Institute/Colorado Chapter Marge Moore
Community for Sustainable Energy Andrew Michler
CSU-Institute for the Built Environment Brian Dunbar
Fort Collins Board of Realtors Todd Gilchrist
Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce Ann Hutchinson
Fort Collins Housing Authority Mike Salza
Fort Collins Sustainability Group Andrew Michler
International Facilities Management
Association Matt Horner
Northern CO Commercial Assoc. of Realtors Peter Kast/Joshua Guernsey
Northern Colorado Assoc. of Home Builders Bob Peterson
Northern Colorado Renewable Energy Society John Fassler
Poudre School District Mike Spearnak
Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living
Association Kellie Falbo
Sierra Club/Poudre Canyon Group Shane C Miller
USGBC-Northern CO branch Bill Hofmann
Individuals
Everitt Companies David Everitt
Sage2 Bill Franzen
Involved citizen Mark Wanger
Boards and Commissions
Affordable Housing Board Mike Sollenber er
Air Quality Advisory Board Rich Fisher
Building Review Board Alan Cram
Commission on Disability Mike Devereaux
Economic Advisory Commission Stu MacMillan
Electric Board John Graham
Landmark Preservation Commission Bud Frick
Natural Resources Advisory Board Glen Colton
Planning& Zoning Board Andy Smith
Water Board Phil Phelan
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City Management
Neighborhood & Building Services Steve Dush
Economic Development Mike Freeman
City Manager's Office Helen Migchelbrink
Natural Resources John Stokes
Fort Collins Utilities Patty Bigner
Fort Collins Utilities - Light & Power Steve Catanach
Fort Collins Utilities - Water Jon Haukaas
Fort Collins Utilities - Water Kevin Gertig
Advance Planning Joe Frank
Operations Services Ken Mannon
Neighborhood and Building Services Mike Gebo
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ATTACHMENT 5
Residential Technical Review Advisory Committee Membership
Member Company Expertise
Jeff Schneider Armstead Construction Builder/new+remodel
Builder/new+
Gil Paben Aspen Construction remodel, radon
mitigation contractor
Rob Sabin Aspen Homes of Colorado Builder/production
homes
Energy efficiency+
Alex Blackmer The Atmosphere Conservancy renewable energy,
custom builder
Chadrick Martinez Care Housing, Inc. Affordable housing
developer and owner
Dana McBride Dana McBride Custom Homes Architect and builder/
custom homes
Michelle Jacobs Fort Collins Board of Realtors Real estate
Bob Hand/John Sailer Habitat for Humanity Affordable housing
builder
Gordon Winner HighCraft Builders Remodel contractor
Laura Barrett/ Green building
Mark Benjamin Institute for the Built Environment education and
consulting (students)
Larry Buckendorf J&J Construction of Northern Colorado Developer and builder/
production homes
Michael Bello Larkspur Homes, LLC Builder and project
manager
Rob Ross Merten Design Studio Project architect
Neil Kaufman National Center for Craftsmanship Deconstruction and
training
Designer and builder/
Dennis Sovick Sovick Design Builders custom homes+
remodel
Lara Williams The Green Tearn Real Estate Real estate
James Mitchell The Group Real Estate Real estate
Linda Ripley Vaught-Frye-Ripley Design Master planning+
landscape architecture
Developer/landscape
Terence Hoaglund Vignette Studio architect/designer/
builder
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ATTACHMENT 6
Commercial Technical Review Advisory Committee Membership
Member Company Expertise
Aller Lingle Massey Architects
Brad Massey PC Architect
Steve Steinbicker Architecture West Architect
Beaudin-Gauze Consulting
Corey Rhodes Engineers Mechanical Engineer
Rick Coen Bella Energy Solar
Gino Cam ana Bellisimo hie. Construction Management
Angela Milewski Bl-lA Design Landscape Design/LEED
Josh Guernsey/Peter Kast , Brinkman Partners Real Estate
Doug Dohn Dohn Construction Construction Management
Greg Fisher Fisher Architecture Architect
Institute for the Built
Josie Plaut Environment LEED/Green Building
Ema Rankin Milender White Construction Construction Management
Jeff Giles Nolte & Associates
Pete Hall PSI) Green Building/Operations
Sandy Willison Starwood Construction Mgmt Construction Management
HVAC Systems &
Matt Horner Trane Controls/Facility Management
Building Officials*
Jurisdiction Representative
Larimer County Tom Garton
Safe Built Russ Weber
City of Loveland Tom Hawkinson
City of Longmont Chris Allison
City of Fort Collins Russell Hovland
* Building Officials are invited to attend both TRAC meetings.
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Community Engagement Log
Date Staff Stakeholder(s) Event/ Notes
Setting/
Venue
9/28/2009 Green Ann Hutchison; City [-Tall Met, at request of Michelle and Ann, to
Building FC Chamber of discuss general ideas about ramping
(GB) Team, Commerce and green building efforts back up.
Patty Bigner, Michelle Jacobs,
Jeff Scheick FC Board of
Realtors
9/30/2009 GB Team, Water Board 700 Wood At WB's request sent cover memo with
Robin Pierce (WB) Street copy of 9/30/09 Green Building
Program (GBP) update memo to
Council via City Manager's Office.
12/2/2009 Felix Lee, Electric Board City Hall / Heads-up about evolving GBP plans
Doug Swartz regular including code development.
meeting
12/16/2009 Felix Lee, Natural 215 North Heads-up about evolving GBP plans
Gary Resources Mason/regular including code development. Concern
Schroeder, Advisory Board meeting expressed about process taking too long
and will the National Green Building
Standard (NGBS) be watered down.
12/17/2009 Felix Lee, Building Review City Hall / Heads-up about evolving GBP plans
Doug Swartz Board regular including code development. Concerns
meeting about how the NGBS would impact the
limited buildable lots and interface with
the International Energy Construction
Code (IECC) as a mandated code.
12/4/2009 Felix Lee, Planning and 281 North Heads-up about evolving GBP plans
Gary Zoning Board College/work including code development. Concerns
Schroeder session about costs to certify projects as with
LEED.
1/7/2010 Felix Lee, Affordable 281 North Heads-up about evolving GBP plans
Gary Ilousing I3oard College/ including code development. Some
Schroeder regular serious concerns about adding small %
meeting cost increase will exclude many buyers
in our market. One member very
concerned builders had not yet been
included in discussions. Staff reassured
that the industry will be well-
represented at the table when the public
dialogue begins.
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12/21/2009 Felix Lee, Air Quality 215 North Heads-up about evolving GBP plans
John Phelan Advisory Board Mason /regular including code element. Board
meeting members concerned about the national
Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
as the primary development
organization created excessively low
performance standards.
1/12/2020 GB Team, City Council + City hall / GBP development plan presented,
Patty Bigner, citizens (via Ch Work session feedback gathered. See Work Session
Brian 14 and City web Summary.
Janonis site)
1/14/2010 Felix Lee, Commission on City Hall/ Heads-up about evolving GBP plans
Gary Disability regular including opportunity for possible code
Schroeder meeting amendment that awards incentive points
for "Universal Design" features in
homes.
1/15/2010 Doug FC Chamber of FC Chamber Invited by Ann Hutchison. Presented
Swartz, Felix Commerce of Commerce GBP plans that had just been given the
Lee, John Legislative green light by Council. Lots of
Phelan Affairs questions and comments, some
Committee cautionary, some supportive.
1/26/2010 Felix Lee, I-Code Review 281 North Invited by Mike Gebo. Presented GBP
Doug Swartz Committee College/ plans with additional focus on how the
regular GB code element will proceed. Lots of
meeting questions and comments.
2/5/2010 Doug Patti Mason, 700 Wood Met, at request of Patti, to discuss GBP
Swartz, Felix Director of Street plans and potential roles for USGBC
Lee, Gary Advocacy,
Schroeder USGBC/Colorado
2/10/2010 Doug Swartz Citizens Sustainability GBP plans briefly mentioned by one of
(including via Ch Plus program, the panelists, Doug Swartz available to
14 and City web Residential answer questions.
site) Environmental
Program
Series, Drake
Centre
2/24/2010 Doug Swartz Green Drinks Green Drinks Brief presentation on GBP plans.
participants inonthly
gathering,
InSitn building
4/8/2010 Doug Community for CFORSE Ken Waido received original invite to
Swartz, Ken Sustainable invitation to talk about Plan Fort Collins; he asked
Waido Energy visit at their Doug to join him to address the Green
(CFORSE) office Building Program. Few questions
specifically on GBP.
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4/28/2010 GB Team TRAC meetings Most at Streets Begin series of focused meetings on GB
begin Facility code review and development with R-
TRAC and C-TRAC, each meeting
approximately 2x/month thru October
2010.
5/7/2010 Lisa Kokes Media+public News release regarding the Costs &
Benefits meeting held on 5/17/2010 and
upcoming TRAC meetings.
5/17/2010 GB Team + Costs +Benefits Fort Collins Proposed methodology and survey tool
Brendle Analysis Utilities / presented; feedback solicited
Group public meeting
5/26/2010 John Phelan Landmark Update on Green Building Program
Preservation
Commission
6/17/2010 Felix Lee, Water Board 700 Wood Update on Green Building Program
Doug Swartz Street
6/17/2010 Felix Lee Public I-Code Open Staff available to answer questions on
House /215 the GBP
Community
Room
6/29 & Amanda Public Plan Fort Staffed table with information on the
6/30 Sutton, Felix Collins Open Green Building Program.
Lee House/Drake
Centre
7/1/2010 Felix Lee Affordable 281 North Update on Green Building Program
Housing Board College
7/7/2010 GB Team GB Program Planned Update on Green Building Program and
Advisory Costs and Benefits.
Committee
Meeting
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Green Building Program
City Council Work Session
July 13 , 2010
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• Provide update on Green Building Program
development progress
• Receive City Council feedback and direction
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Guidance Sought
• Is the Green Building Program development process
on the right track?
• Will Council consider additional resources for
implementation of mandatory green building
practices?
• Does Council support green building practices being
integrated into existing City regulations rather than as
a standalone Green Building Code?
• Would Council like another work session in early
2011 before formally considering the proposed Code
package on First Reading on March 15 , 2011 ?
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Presentation
• Background
• Progress
• Status and Observations
• Next Steps + Timeline
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GB Program Goal
The goal of an ongoing Green Building Program
is to increasingly align Fort Collins'
built environment with community goals of
reduced carbon emissions , reduced energy use
and reduced water use .
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Green Building Program
Voluntary,
market-driven ,
above-code • Provide incentives for projects
significantly exceeding minimum codes
• Recognize GB innovation + success
• Provide education and training
Regulation • Establish GB code
• Research and document local
Foundation costs + benefits of GB
• Develop metrics and tracking system
• Revise City policies / codes / processes to
address barriers + conflicts related to GB
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GB Program Guiding Principles
• Support GB transition actively underway
in the marketplace .
• Support quality building projects that can
demonstrate substantive , measurable results .
• Support the development of City processes that
are relatively simple and easily navigated .
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• Dovetail elements addressing individual buildings
and lots with neighborhood - and urban -scale
green elements .
GB Program City Plan ,
Transportation Plan
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Advancing GB in Fort Collins
• Community engagement
• Strong interdepartmental collaboration
• Sustained City commitment + resources
• Focus on substance + accountability
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2009 2010 2011
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 ongoing
Frame CC Develop CC City Council Implement
overall work update • GB elements Evaluate
project WS plans July for adoption
• Updates on
Develop GB Program GB Program
elements as a whole
Community engagement
Coordinate with urban-scale projects
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Progress
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Process / Community Engagement
Process goals
• Broad range of stakeholders
• All views heard
• Transparent
• Effective
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GB Code Review
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GB Code Review
Structured review process — every GB practice
• What is intent?
• Is language clear?
• Already addressed in existing regulations ?
— Where?
— How well is it working?
• What are qualitative Triple Bottom Line benefits?
• Recommendation
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GB Code Review
Benchmarking
• Rank actual projects on model codes
• Evaluate benefits + costs to reach higher levels
• ssess pray Efficiency
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Costs + Benefits Analysis
• Research and
document local
costs + benefits • Incentives
of GB • Recognition
• Inform GB Program • Education + training
development • GB code
+ decision - making • costs + benefits
Generate ideas for ' Metrics and tracking
• balancing benefits ' Barriers + conflicts
+ costs
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• National studies reviewed
• Methodology established
• Pilot test of methodology underway
Caution : Data scarce
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Process is working well
• Broad mix of stakeholders
• Diverse opinions
• Systematic way for views to be heard
• Good collaboration among City departments
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Model GB codes
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• Different structures
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Model GB codes
• Room for interpretation
• Much clarification needed
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• Resources to document STANDARD -
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Third-party verification?
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Green Building Code
Suggested direction
• Similar residential + commercial code structures
• Realistic scope for applicants + enforcers
• Focus areas
— Energy efficiency
— Water efficiency
— Performance
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Suggested direction
• Retain selected GB practices from model codes
— " Low-hanging fruit'
— " High-value"
— Potential lost opportunities
— Infrastructure exists or getting close
— Enforceable by City staff
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Suggested direction
• All selected GB practices mandatory
• Integrate mandatory GB practices with existing
regulations rather than standalone GB code
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codes
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• Broader + further than
code core GB practices
• Gain experience
• Incentives
• Build infrastructure • Recognition
Track performance • Education + training
• GB code
• With maturity , additional • Costs + benefits
GB practices migrate from • Metrics and tracking
voluntary to mandatory • Barriers + conflicts
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Suggested direction
• Utilize existing rating systems / infrastructure
• Determine recognition levels ) City will support
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• City budget
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• City fee reductions
• Flexibility in development regulations
• Subsidize third - party verification costs
• Tax increment reimbursements
• " Feebates"
+ Leverage Utilities incentives
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• Greater positive impacts Goals
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• Moving GB faster in Fort Collins � resources
• Resources from owners
• Resources from City • Incentives
— Full development of all • Recognition
GB Program elements • Education + training
— Implementation • Gg code
— Evaluation • Costs + benefits
• Metrics and tracking
• Current project will roughly Barriers + conflicts
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Next Steps
Timeline
2010 2011
Q3 Q4 Q1 beyond
Model GB code review
Out- Revise, Training ,
Buildings: draft code proposal reach details CC implementation
Land Use
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recommendations ( polcyleveregulations
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Guidance Sought
• Is the Green Building Program development
process on the right track?
• Will Council consider additional resources for
implementation of mandatory green building
practices?
• Does Council support green building practices
being integrated into existing City regulations rather
than as a standalone Green Building Code?
• Would Council like another work session in early
2011 before formally considering the proposed Code
package on First Reading on March 15 , 2011 ?
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