City Council Agenda and Packet 2019 07 30

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SUBJECT: ENERGY/EMISSION REDUCTION GOALS DATE: J U LY 30, 2019 PAGE4OF4 on progress made. The City can utilize existing communication channels to share the proposed goals. Additional communication/transparency strategies include: • Develop visual aids to educate employees and community members on proposed goals and display at City facilities and events. • Work with City staff to explore communication/engagement tools or opportunities to share goals with employees, residents and businesses. • Report on municipal and community progress annually and distribute through the City's communication platforms. FISCAL IMPACT: While adoption of the proposed goals does not have a financial impact, the strategies to achieve those goals will. Proposed projects with a fiscal impact will be brought forward to City Council through the annual budget process. PROGRAM/SUB-PROGRAM IMPACT: The development of municipal and community energy and emissions reduction goals supports the Sustainability Sub -Program by using environmental, economic and human resources to meet present and future needs without compromising the ecosystems on which we depend. RECOMMENDATION: Discussion/Direction — If Council finds these goals acceptable staff will bring back a resolution setting renewable energy and carbon emission reduction goals at a regular meeting for adoption on the consent agenda. ATTACHMENT(S): 1. Energy Future Collaboration Work Plan 2. Xcel Energy Data 3. Staff Presentation CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION