HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-051-04/01/1997-REAFFIRMING THE NEED FOR CERTAIN ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACTIVITIES BY THE CITY RESOLUTION 97-51
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
REAFFIRMING THE NEED FOR CERTAIN ENERGY
EFFICIENCY ACTIVITIES BY THE CITY
WHEREAS, the conservation of natural resources is a matter of pressing concern to the
citizens of the City; and
WHEREAS, an important aspect of such conservation is the implementation of energy
efficiency strategies that will conserve limited energy resources and will result in future financial
benefits for the citizens of the City in areas such as energy costs, competitiveness and job creation;
and
WHEREAS,the City Council believes that the City should be in the forefront of developing
a comprehensive energy conservation policy and should support the development of renewable
energy sources within its own operations and within the community; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of these goals,the Council has previously adopted Resolution
92-132 which established certain policies to guide the City's efforts in developing energy
conservation related work plans among City staff and among City boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, in order to reinforce the need for implementation and enforcement of such
policies, the City Council wishes to reiterate those policies and establish certain reporting
requirements for the City Manager so as to enhance the City's ability to monitor its own progress,
and that of the community, in furthering such policies.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS, as follows:
Section 1. That the purposes of this Resolution are to provide for the establishment of
certain energy efficiency activities on the part of the City in order to promote, within the City
organization and on a community-wide basis, energy conservation policies and practices, so as to
conserve natural resources, reduce energy costs, and promote competitiveness and job creation
within the community.
Section 2. That as a user of energy, the City administration shall, in the design and
construction of all City facilities,emphasize and utilize the latest, available, proven technologies to
provide energy efficient and cost effective heating, cooling, lighting and hot water services in
buildings owned,co-owned or leased by the City for municipal purposes. In particular,the City will
utilize in the construction and remodeling of City facilities the most current solar heating
technologies for hot water heating that are suitable for such facilities, using the expertise and
resources of the City's electric utility staff in identifying and/or developing such technologies. The
City shall also regularly evaluate the latest technologies utilizing alternative fuels for transportation
and,to the greatest extent practicable, apply such technologies to the operation of City vehicles in
order to provide energy efficient transportation.
Section 3. That as a supplier of electrical energy,the City shall seek to encourage among
its customers the wise,efficient and conservative use of electricity. Accordingly,electric utility rates
shall be designed not only to be non-discriminatory and to cover the costs of service, but also to
provide, to the extent authorized by law, pricing structures that encourage use patterns which will
conserve energy and result in the most efficient and economical use of the City's electric supply
system.
Section 4. That as a community leader, the City should also regularly evaluate means
by which the City-wide demand and usage of fossil fuels can be reduced and should attempt to
develop means by which it can further such goals,through the City's role as educator,promoter and
regulator. Accordingly,the City's energy-related work plans should address: (1)the identification
of total energy usage within the City by fuel type and by end usage type; (2)the development and
adoption of measurable of energy demand management goals;(3)the identification and prioritization
of demand management opportunities in the areas of education, promotion and regulation; and(4)
the implementation of selected demand management strategies not only for City facilities but also
for the City as a whole. Such work plans should identify specific measurable energy conservation
objectives whenever possible and should attempt to identify the appropriate level and method of City
involvement in attaining each such specific objective.
Section 5. That all affected City boards and commissions(including,but not limited to,
the Transportation Board,Air Quality Task Force, Planning and Zoning Board,Natural Resources
Board,Electric Board and Building Review Board) shall advise the Council of any impacts that the
foregoing energy policies may have on the work plans submitted by each board or commission to
Council and shall advise the Council as to how such work plans shall address said energy policies.
Section 6. That the City Manager shall annually evaluate the progress of City staff and
City boards and commissions in implementing the policies established under the provisions of this
Chapter and shall submit to the City Council a report and recommendation regarding the same no
later than December 31 of each calendar year.
Section 7. That Resolution 92-132 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 1 st day of April,,,A.D.
1997.
mayor
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City Clerk