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Home My WebLink AboutResolutions - 2011.09.22 - 18733MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11216 September 22, 2011 BY: PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE, DAVID POTTS, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES — PARTICIPATION IN THE MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE'S (MML) MICHIGAN GREEN COMMUNITIES CHALLENGE To The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen: WHEREAS Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson issued an "OakGreen Challenge" to Oakland County residents and businesses at the May 13, 2010, Green Summit Event; and WHEREAS the OakGreen Challenge asks participants to decrease energy consumption in homes, businesses, and government facilities 10% by the end of 2012; and WHEREAS by taking the Challenge, residents become eligible to win an OakGreen Award, which will cover the cost of their home's energy utilities up to $1500 for one year; and WHEREAS the MMI_ has established the Michigan Green Communities Challenge, a program designed in collaboration with the state's energy office, to create sustainable communities across the state; and WHEREAS all Michigan communities are eligible to participate in the Challenge and demonstrate their commitment to adopting policies and initiating programs that foster energy efficiency and conservation; and VVHEREAS the MML provides resources and technical assistance to the participating communities; and WHEREAS the Oakland County communities of Birmingham, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Highland Charter Township, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Milford, Milford Charter Township, Oak Park ; Orion Charter Township, and Troy have taken the MML Michigan Green Communities Challenge; and WHEREAS taking the Michigan Green Communities Challenge would encourage Oakland County citizens and businesses to initiate stewardship activities that reduce their costs and benefit the environment and local communities; and WHEREAS participating in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge would be complementary with the OakGreen Challenge and further demonstrate Oakland County's commitment to energy conservation and saving tax payers' dollars over the long-term since sound energy efficiency and conservation practices are proven to reduce government costs; and WHEREAS both the Michigan Green Communities Challenge and the OakGreen Challenge are synergistic with Oakland County's current energy management and reporting efforts which will be continued under both challenges, as well as its Energy Management Procedures; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves participating in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge over the next three years. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning & Building Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gosselin and Runestad absent. Key Federal Programs That Support Michigan's Green Communities: Energy Efficioncy and Conservol Ion Block Grorils (EECBG) State. Energy Program HuD/i10 -11EPA tolf:rayericy Sustainoble Commuoitics flative 1 eon sp (cation in.,,Jslrnont Bcn sera tl Economic kecovery (TIGER) Compoillivo Grants ichigan municipal Federal Investments Catalyze Innovative Green Projects in Michigan Michigan communities are struggling financially due to job and population losses. At the same time, the state faces a monumental challenge to reduce and diversify its energy consumption. We spend approximately $20 billion per year on imported fuels. Those dollars could be better utilized if used to support local economies and Michigan companies that are developing and manufacturing cutting-edge energy solutions. Local government leaders have taken the lead in implementing clean energy solutions to save taxpayer dollars and spur community reinvestment. The city of Greenville established a creative partnership with a solar panel company, providing demonstration installations in public facilities while the company invested nearly half a billion dollars in manufacturing facilities. The city of Farmington Hills built a green city hall, reducing energy bills dramatically while educating the public about a range of renewable and energy efficiency technologies. Nearly 200 local governments have taken on energy improvements in the past two years. Federal grant and technical assistance programs nave enabled cash-strapped governments to make the necessary initial investments to stimulate economic development and create jobs. Michigan has a number of creative and nationally recognized green partnerships, including: The Michigan Green Communities Challenge, a collaborative program of the Michigan Municipal League, the Michigan Energy Office, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, the Michigan Townships Association, and the Michigan Association of Counties that encourages and recognizes community progress towards sustainability. The Midwest Regional Sustainability Network, which builds connections between local governments and universities working towards sustainability in the states of Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Better Buildings for Michigan, a partnership between the state and businesses, cities, and non- profit organizations to increase energy efficiency of residential and commercial buildings. Michigan Saves, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making energy improvements easy and affordable via the Home Energy Loan Program. Regional Energy Collaboratives in both the Detroit and Traverse City regions that pool resources and leverage additional financial and technical resources to implement public energy projects. Continued federal investment in Michigan's Green Communities is essential to make the most of the positive progress of the past two years. , e ... _ff • Total rOttil.::•-tUi Points Challenge Progress Report Possibie pre-201:0 • for 2010 'Points Actions .Actions , _ Step 1—Obtain organizational support (Resolution) • 0 Step 2—Assign responsibility Step 3—Collect energy data for governmental operations Step 4—Assess situation and identify gaps Step 5—Develop goals and activities: Planning for the future (See below) — Step 6—Measure performance and quantify results .. Sriggested as and bk:ti ............_ ._...... ...............................,..„......... .. .. ... ........_______ • 1. Develop and implement an energy improvement plan for governmental operations. 2 0 2. Adopt a community sustainability plan, ciimate protection resoludo . 20 or similar commitment by the governing tody. _ . ....a , Develop recycling and household hazardous vyaste programs for 25 lesidents and businesses (25 pts tor each distinct program). 4, Consider performance contracts (15 pt s tor each contract). 15 ----- - , . Consider the purchase of etectric: power Lona renewable sources or instati renewable energy technology (sGiar, wind, or geothermal) for use in government facilities. 6. Develop a policy to utilize energy- ticient and dark sky-compliant outdoor light fixtures. 10 7. Establish a policy of adherence to LEES- certification criteria for all new government facilities. 15 ---- B. Approve or build a LEED-certified government Holding or renovate an existing building to LEED-certified level, 40 . Implement an internal government program that reduces, reuses and recycles oaoer, plastic and other materia[S. 10 — ___ ..... _ ... , 10. Establish a procureitnent poticy or a minimum of 20 percent p 0 St- consumer recycled content for everyday otfice paber USe (consistent 10 with the current federal government policit,d, _ ,Et l Ii , .. -..,,i1.'•:;,.. -, -414, • Total ! Points for • Points Possibie pre-2010 • for 2010 Points ActionP Actions 11. Adopt a "green fleet" policy that incorporates, at a minimum, the purchase of low-emitting„ fue-efficient vehicles Cr vesicle fleet , replacement and the use at alternative fuels (biodiesel, natural gas, 30 ethanol) in flee operations. 12. Promote light .,,Iil systems, increased busing, and other modes of 20 transportation. ' _........._ 13. Develop and implement a plan for tree preservation and planting. , — 14. Adopt an anti-idling policy for g,overnmen .1: fleet vehicles. . 15. Develop diesel engine retrofits partnership 0\10 -e, filters and particulate traps) with the heavy construction industry to reduce air 25 pollutants. -- 16. Provide employee benefitS fOr ride sharing, walking, biking or taking public transit to work ti,e. bike rack). 17. Adopt a policy that a minimum of 2(_ percen ot the eligible workforce . ----:Thoutd participate in alternative work schedules or telework by 2010. I 1 18. Develop an employee. education program on poticies/practice.s I ..$ relating to the environment and enery conservafion, , ... 19. Establish an advisory commission (or "(,-ean Team") composed of local residents and business representatives to advise and assist the local governing board on policies and prackces dealing with the environment, energy efficiency ant conservation. 20. Develop and implement an energy efficiency and conservation education program for the local ccmmunity deating with the . - environment ano energy. 21. Create a water protection education program. 30 22. Offer incentives Cr. residents and businessd.s to rE, n:fit all lighting .) systems with energy -efficient bulbs. 23. Target major institutions and industries for an educational campaign about ways to reduce energy consumption, Create a program to help residents replace older air conditioning, and refrigeration units with more efficient mocels. 25. Implement real-time pricing of electricIty to snow residents the increased cost they experience during peak demand 26. Partner with nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for the purpose of retrofitting existing facilities to improve energy efficiency, 27. Develop and implement programs to conserve energy used in transportation, including hut not limited ti.D: • . Employee flex time programs; • Promotion of satellite work centers; • Development and promotion of zoning guidelines or requirements that promote energy efficient development; • Development of infrastructure such as bike lanes and pathways and pedestrian walkways; • Synchronization of traffic signals; • State/local/regional integrated planning activities (i.e. transportation, housing, environmental. energy, land use) reducing greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles ;raveled; • Improvements in operation and system efficiency of tne transportation system such as impernentation of intelligent transportation system (ITS) strategies; Idle-reduction technologies and/Or facilities to conserve energy, reduce harmful air pollutants, and greenhouse gas emissions from freight movement; and Installation of solar panels on interstate rights-of-way to conserve energy in highway operl .ions and maintenance activities. MAIM 7,-T1 TotEd Possihte Pointc Points for Points pre-2010 ; for 2010 Actions Actions 23 15 per bulletel item 31. Update government buildings by developing, implementing and installing onsite renewable energy echnology that generates electricity from renewable resources, incluOing solar energy, wind energy, fuel cells, and biomass. 32. Consider arty other appropriate activities which have been outlined within a community's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy as developed under the EECBG program, Evaluate so needed 440 Points fi:Ji Points pre-2010 for 2010 Actions Actions roselniE, . . Fonts 28. Implement distributed energy resource technologies that significaniy increase energy efficiency, nclueing (4.0 dts for each qualifying system installed): • District heating and cooling systems • Combined heat and power systems • Cogeneration systems Energy storage systems Absorption chill Desiccant humidifiers • Micro turbines • Group source heat pumps 29. Consider the implementation of technologies to reduce, capture, and, to the maximum extent practicable, use methane and other greenhouse gases generated by landfills or similar waste related • sources, such as wastewater treatment plants, operations producing food waste, dairy farms and c,thei- animal operations. 30. Replace traffic signals. and street lighting with energy efficient lighting technologies, including light emitting diodes; and any other technology or equal or greater energy efficiency. 100 points 1 star (green, of course) TO-rAL POINTS iga '43083 Recognition will be given to communities based on stars accumulated. Resolution #11216 September 22, 2011 Moved by Nuccio supported by McGillivray the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). AYES: Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). I HEREBY APFROVVIE FCREGON RESOLUTICN STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, Bill Bullard Jr., Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on September 22, 2011, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 22nd day of September, 2011. e , Bill Bullard Jr., Oakland County