Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2022 11 16

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Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes October 19, 2022 Page 3 of 6 said the priority for the City is fire recovery and noted that roads and neighborhoods need to be repaired after debris removal. The heavy equipment used has caused road damage and that will need to be repaired as well. The City's budget executive summary provides a high level analysis of fire recovery efforts and costs. Tiffany asked if there is room for sustainability practices as the municipality recovers and rebuilds. Jeff answered that Kayla can help infuse these ideas into other departments to support recovery efforts. Todd mentioned the City's internal decarbonization plan and asked if there is room for low hanging fruit like an anti -idling ordinance for City trucks. Jeff said that staff are thinking through how to transition to more sustainable practices and this analysis will be included in the internal decarbonization plan. He wants the City to have the first electric loader. John Cowley asked if Inflation Reduction Act funds are coming to Louisville. Jeff replied that Joe Neguse is coming to the City to talk about this topic next week. Kayla added that Boulder County has a chief climate strategist that came from 350.org and has a financial background and he's presented information on the IRA and the jurisdictions will continue to meet and discuss collaborative IRA opportunities. The County would like to collaborate on project ideas and funds will be funneled into the Finance departments. The new staffer is innovative and may look at public -private partnerships. Megan asked about CU interns and Jeff replied that this may be a possibility. Seth asked about the City's funding shortfall and Jeff replied that after FEMA money and insurance, the City will still have a shortfall. Jeff said that the Louisville Cultural Council wants to do more programs, but their funding was cut. The funding is now being increased to maintain some of their programs. The Louisville Revitalization Commissions has a revenue stream that may be able to fund some downtown specific improvements. LRC will be setting aside $50,000 for boards and commission ideas, such as a solar powered trash compactor downtown. Lev asked about the discrepancies in indoor and outdoor air quality. He said it's hard to track our air quality in this location on the EPA. Jeff said that air monitors are now available on public facilities and can be tracked by Purple Air. Todd