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City Council Meeting Minutes August 15, 2023 Page 4 of 7 Katie Doyle -Myers, Louisville, noted that decarbonization in city buildings is key to a better future. She encouraged a yes vote. Approval of the plan is a message that the City prioritizes the future of our youth. Josh Cooperman, Louisville, thanked Council for supporting the plan to this point and urged Council to adopt it. He asked for implementation to be prioritized with urgency. He would like Louisville to set an example for other communities and for residents. Sherry Sommer, Louisville, stated this plan is doable and it makes Louisville a leader among its peers. She noted the co -benefits will help employees with a better work environment. She would like more detailed information on the grant opportunities and financing. Tiffany Boyd, Louisville, stated she likes the on sight renewables to reduce dependence on power companies. She urged a yes vote to commit to addressing climate change. Councilmember Dickinson stated he supports the plan and noted it allows the City to lead by example. He would like the City to also address decarbonization for the rest of the buildings in town that are not City owned. Councilmember Most stated this is important to the community. She would like this information given to residents so others know how to do this type of work. We need to assist and incentivize our businesses and residents to do this on their own. Councilmember Most asked when electric options for heavy duty vehicles are expected. Goldcrump stated those are just starting to come online but it will be a few years. Councilmember Leh stated this is a great framework to reduce our carbon footprint. He is concerned the costs are not specific enough for longer term planning. Mayor Maloney stated we need to address this issue and reduce Greenhouse gases. He likes the report and the direction it is taking the City. He would like deeper discussion of the numbers and costs involved. Phase one could be as much as $20M in the next three years. To fully fund this would likely require a bond issue as we don't have the reserves to pay for this in cash. He looks forward to discussion of implantation and funding. He stated the phasing makes sense and aligns with the end of life of equipment. Councilmember Hoefner stated he too would like more information on the financial model and how the City could pay for it. We wants to move forward but would like to better understand the costs. Councilmember Dickinson asked if the plan presented tonight is likely to need a bond issue or just budgeting over time. City Manager Durbin stated staff can't answer that at this time. Details of how to include this into the rest of the City's budget still need to be worked out. Manager Betzold noted the plan estimates $1.7-$2M in annual costs.