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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-08-13 07-272 ORDERCOUNCRACTION Itarn No, 07 272 bate: August 13, 2007 Itch/S,ubjeR: Orcer, Mapping a Policy Resulting that All New Cons ruct on and Major Renovations of Cry Owned or Funded Buildings Meet Leadership in Energy and Enamonmenml Detlgn (LEED) Certification. Responsible Department Executive Commentary: The staff Energy Conservation Commims las been reviewing Raps that the City can take to improve its energy et6Genry and redui a its carbon footpdnL Inducing researdhingthe U.S. Green Building Caundrs LEED cemficabon program. CertiFatl buildings must be deigned and conshuRnd to meat spe[ified standards that add rens many of the negative impacts of buildings on dhor occupants and on the anNmnment. The average savings of green builki gs are: 3pM for energy; 35% for carbon; Wto 50% far water; and 50 W g for waste. Depending upon the level of ertflmdon sough for a particular Wilding, the additional mnstroction vests associated with TEED range fmm.66%to 6.B%. Typadly, oartaled buildingsnemathese additional mats within 3 years due m reduced operating mss. The Energy Cneervadon Committee recommends met Don and major renosetlan projects an City This 4WUD apply to ail new cgrmuctmn as east as to major reions casting 25% or more of the value of the bWMbg. Structure of ass required to meet the Maine State Housing Augpnty Green adding! somewhat easier to annly and a re mmmlarh, desmner!for r Owrti prance private partes with infarmatbn on LEEDS angor the Maine State lousing and to work with interested! panes to support tic voluntary acopdon of these star market. Finally, the policy establishes a process whereby the appropriate Caundl 4 :•iiL?�Lg an unreasonable We believe that this ppicy will fndven the city's efforts to provide mmmunay leadership on Issues of environmental miacr omme and community sustalmbility. Department Head Manager's COmmeMs: Finance has reviewed and recommends approval. CRy Manager Finance Director X passage First Reading Poge _ M_ Rererral Assigned [O councilor Gra[rtck 07 272 August 13, 2007 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Order, Adopting a Policy Requiring that All New Construction and Major Renovations of City Owned or Funded Buildings Meet Leadership In Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification. WHEREAS, the City wishes to encourage new construction or redevelopment pmjec6 to Include sustainable design and building practices; and WHEREAS, the City supports standards for construction that result In buildings that are emtimnmerdally responsible, energy efficient, and healthy places to work; and WHEREAS, reliable studies have shown Nat buildings consume approximately 70% of the electricity produced in this country and create about 30% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the United StMce; and WHEREAS, it Is in the community's best Interest to curb building energy consumption and emissions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE rr ORDERED BY THE CrIY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT•. 5ecdon 1. All new construction and major renovation projects m be owned, occupied, or funded in whole or In part by the City of Bangor that are of 5,000 square feet in floor area or greater shall be certified to the U.S. (leen Building Council's LEED Standards at the most appropriate level. For purposes of this policy, any renovation project estimated to cost twenty-five percent or more of the current value of the structure to be remanded shall constitute a major renovation project. Section 2. All new construction and major renovation projects to be awned, occupied, or funded, in whole or in part, by the City of Bangor Mat are less than 5,000 square feet will meet the Maine State Housing Authority Green Building Standards, Se 'on 3. The City of Bangor recommends Nat all new buildings and major renovations undertaken by private entities meet LEEDS standards or, M a mlMmum, Me Mahe Slate Housing Authority Green Building Standards. Toward this and, the (ode Enforcement Office shall have and make available information on these standards and work, in concert with other Interested paries, toward educating property owners on these standards and their value. Section 4. The requirement of LEED certification may be waived in an emergency situation or under documented circumstances showing that compliance with this requirement would be curt prohibitive and/or create an unreasonable burden on the construction project or Crty; have a negative Impact on an historic structure; or, if due to specific circumstances, would defeat the intent of LEED Certification. Any request for wader of LEED certification must be accompanied by specific reasons for the wanes and approved by the appropriate Committee of the City Council. Under these circumstances, a reasonable effort must 011 be made to maximize the number of LEED points attained by the project. l CRY COOPCSL August 13, 2007 mtiw Ma a secw y 07-272 fo Paaeage Passed 0 H 0 6 % [[P[LEJe�Op♦ orj t a i ava Naere HM..a that 8ll ity C ac or MmAed al" Met tioos Leadexeh1 % 8vgery esvitomental —n (i¢Pnl