City Council Agenda and Packet 2013 12 06 LEGISLATORS

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Louisville would like to see continued funding in the coming years. Position: The City of Louisville supports statewide efforts to address early childhood development issues and provide additional funding for such programming. Energy and Environment The City of Louisville supports legislation to address climate change by improving energy efficiency, increasing use of renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels, while maintaining local control and authority for implementation. It is the intent of the City to meet or exceed compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. However, the City does not support State or Federal programs that place an unreasonable financial burden on municipalities. Position: The City supports the development of a balanced, long-term statewide energy plan with an overall goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing a combination of energy sources and consideration of the following (but not limited to): a mix of non- renewable fossil fuels, renewable energy sources, nuclear facilities and energy efficiency and conservation programs. The City supports the creation and expansion of statewide goals that provide targets and incentives for the implementation of renewable energy strategies without imposing any unfunded state mandate on local governments. Pursue policies that reduce overall energy consumption, cost to the consumer and respect local governments’ authority to implement such policies. Supports legislation and regulations that provide incentives for green building and sustainable design without imposing unfunded mandates. Land Use, Development and Revitalization The City has a long-standing commitment to managed growth. The City believes strongly that local control and land use planning enhance our ability to meet the goals/mission of the City Comprehensive plan and improve the overall quality of life. In addition, the City is working to redevelop and revitalize the Highway 42 area as well as the old Safeway site on South Boulder Road. In order for redevelopment and revitalization efforts to succeed, appropriate urban renewal tools must be preserved. Thus, the City supports the following positions: Position: The City supports coordination of land use and transportation. The City supports regional cooperation in land use planning and economic development activities. The City opposes limiting local government authority to regulate land development. The City supports appropriate legislation that facilitates the creation of Transit-Oriented Developments (TOD). The City supports legislation to enable cooperative urban renewal projects between multiple jurisdictions. The City opposes legislation that would unreasonably restrict the use of tax increment financing or eminent domain for redevelopment projects. The City supports legislation that encourages and facilitates historic preservation and rehabilitation. Transportation The movement of goods and services is vital to the economic vitality of our State and necessary to maintain the high quality of life enjoyed by Coloradoans. In order to preserve our quality of life,