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LL 1tyof_ CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION <br />Louisville AGENDA ITEM 8F <br />COLORADO -SINCE 1878 <br />SUBJECT: DISCUSSION/DIRECTION — CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED <br />2021-2022 OPERATING & CAPITAL BUDGET, 2021-2026 <br />CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN, AND 2021-2026 LONG-TERM <br />FINANCIAL PLAN <br />DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 <br />PRESENTED BY: HEATHER BALSER, CITY MANAGER <br />KEVIN WATSON, FINANCE DIRECTOR <br />NEW/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: <br />Some follow up and additional information from the City Manager proposed budget <br />provided at the September 22 meeting: <br />1) Staff was asked to submit a CIP sheet for consideration for installation of <br />solar panels on the roof of the Recreation & Senior Center. There are a <br />number of factors that must be analyzed to determine the best course of <br />action for renewable energy and City facilities/operations. Staff is proposing to <br />look at energy efficiency/renewable energy across all City facilities/operations <br />and schedule a study session with City Council in 2021 to go over the <br />cost/benefit analysis of the options (i.e. Xcel renewable programs, power <br />purchase agreements, on -site solar). <br />2) In regards to electrification of the City's fleet, staff finds that the technology to <br />convert most of the City's vehicles/equipment is still 3-5 years out. Staff is <br />looking at a few vehicles now in planning/building and parks/open space but <br />these are not at the end of their life cycle. Staff will continue to monitor and <br />make recommendations as vehicles are up for replacement and new <br />technology becomes available. Staff is proposing to schedule a study session <br />with City Council in 2021 to look at the results of the 2019 Xcel electric <br />vehicle study, review available technology and potential grant. <br />3) As there's additional information that staff needs to compile and analyze for <br />both solar and fleet, staff recommends submitting CIP sheets for these <br />initiatives during the 2023/2024 budget. It should also be noted that the City is <br />currently using 100% renewable energy for all facilities/operations as we <br />already have limited on -site solar and currently subscribe to power purchase <br />agreements and Xcel's Windsource program. <br />4) The budget presentation on September 22 mentioned a budget of $120,000 <br />for the Old Town Overlay project in 2021. The budget is actually $80,000 for <br />the Old Town Overlay and Planning added another project in the same year <br />for $40,000 to do a "Strategic Foresight" workshop and report with Council <br />and Planning Commission that will inform the Comprehensive Plan effort the <br />following year, 2022. <br />CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION <br />