City Council Study Session Summary 2011 08 09

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City Council Study Session Summary August 9, 2011 Page 3of4 Sustainability Advisory Board (LSAB) said that LSAB endorses the Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella stated that she would like to see the City of Louisville adopt the Plan as "guiding principles." Update /Discussion — Evaluation to Purchase Hybrids City Manager Fleming began the discussion by clarifying some information in the Council Communication. The price per gallon of gas for the City is closer to $3.00 /gallon and not the $3.50 that is noted on the table. The City does purchase gas at a lower cost than the public and this is based on the fact the City does not pay taxes on the purchase of gas. Also, the value used for a used police vehicle of $5,000 may be too high as this estimate is based on a number of factors, how old the vehicle, how many total driven miles and the overall condition. City Manager Fleming indicated that the comparisons are as a result of assumptions made by staff. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella also questioned the $450 estimated annual maintenance costs for both the gas - powered police cars vs. the hybrid and wondered why they are the same. Staff said batteries were not factored -in to the estimate for the hybrids. Tom Phare, Public Works Director, believes the hybrid vehicles and possibly electric vehicles may be suitable for Facilities or the Building Department. Alternative fuel vehicles do present issues in that the City does not have a fueling station for alternative fuel and staff would need to use work time to drive to a fueling station. Police Chief Goodman also felt hybrid and electric vehicles may be suitable for some officers, however, cabin compartment size has always been an issue. Council Member Muckle commented that staff opinions have changed over the years when talking about purchasing hybrids or electric vehicles. City Manager Fleming stated there will be no direction tonight but Council may see proposed purchases for these vehicles in the 2012 budget. City Manager's Report City Manager, Malcolm Fleming summarized the status of Fairway Suites and notified Council that he sent an email to them today with an update. Staff met with Fairway Suites on August 8th, and Fairway Suites is still interested in providing a proposal to the City for a hotel at the Coal Creek Golf Course. Voter approval would be required for a project of this kind. Malcolm believes this project is worth exploring and has authorized staff to proceed with releasing an RFQ to enlist other firms to submit proposals. This subject will be discussed at