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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
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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.
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