City Council Agenda and Packet 2018 05 08 SP

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Energy Efficiency — Refers to the reduction of energy consumption for a given service (Louisville Sustainability Action Plan). Greenhouse Gas — Gases (i.e. Carbon Monoxide, chlorofluorocarbons) that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation (Louisville Sustainability Action Plan). Raw Water — Water in its natural state, prior to any treatment for drinking (US Environmental Protection Agency). Sustainability — Creating balance among the environment, the economy and society to ensure that practices and decisions do not compromise the quality of life for future generations (Louisville Sustainability Action Plan). Method To create this 2 -Year Work Plan, the following method was used: 1) Input. Sustainability Input Interviews were conducted with relevant department heads, as well as with select stakeholders within departments, in order to capture sustainability input regarding the 57 strategies outlined in the SAP. These interviews provided critical information regarding the resources required to complete these projects, but it also made the process of prioritizing projects an inclusive one. In all, the 2 -Year Work Plan represents input from stakeholders across all City departments, LSAB and City Council. 2) Research. Using the input and direction provided, existing programs and projects in the City were further researched across departments. Neighboring communities were interviewed as well in order to gain insight regarding technical soundness, best practices and lessons learned. These notes may be found in Appendix A: Notes on Sustainability Action Plan Strategies. 3) Progress. Input and research informed the determination of progress made on the strategies in the SAP. A progress chart may be found in Appendix B: Progress Made on Sustainability Action Plan Strategies. 4) Analysis. Stakeholder support, timeframe, funding and impact on the Sustainability Sub -Program were considered when identifying recommended actions. The list of recommended actions can be found in Appendix C: Recommended Actions from Sustainability Action Plan Strategies.