Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2022 02 16

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LLCityor Louisville City Manager's Office • The voter -approved disposable bag tax has been in effect since January 1, 2022. Residents should still anticipate paying $0.25 per disposable bag used at retailers, however residents can bring their own bag and never pay the tax. Residents can continue to pick up free reusable "Louisville Bring Your Bag" tote bags at City Hall, 749 Main Street. • The City has been providing free reusable bags to those who have been impacted by the Marshall Fire at the Disaster Assistance Fire, programming and services provided at the Recreation Center, through local businesses and donation sites, and at City Hall. • Businesses can fill out the Retailer Correction Form to inform the City if they believe they will not be impacted at LouisviIleCO.gov/BagTaxforBusiness. Businesses can also fill out the Retailer Materials Request Form for professionally printed signage and materials to inform customers of the upcoming tax. Businesses that will be required to collect and remit that tax are required by ordinance to provide signage in the store. • LSAB members are currently conducting outreach with businesses to ensure compliance with tax collection. Additional outreach may be requested as the first remittance deadline approaches in April. Building Code Update • Please see agenda item 9 Municipal Operations • The Library charging station has been upgraded and is online. • Staff is continuing to complete efficiency upgrades into 2022. Energy Future Collaboration (EFC) • The EFC has been put on -hold due to staff capacity and immediate needs related to the Marshall Fire. Staff continues to work closely with Xcel as needed. Grants o Awarded: ■ 2022 Boulder County Sustainability Matching Grant ■ 2022 Boulder County Zero Waste Grant o Applied: ■ RAQC Charge Ahead Grant Next Steps None