Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2010 09 15

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timelines required for goal achievement. In. order to measure progress, the city's plan included several specific and qua.ntifia.ble key performance indicators such as water conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and waste diversion targets. In addi- tion to analysis and program development, the plan addressed foundational issues such as inter- nal/external stakeholder engage- ment and workforce alignment. As one example, several strate- gics were outlined to efficiently manage the city's water resources. The core sustainability team iden- tified the city's water services as an area that could support the overall sustainability goals. They developed strategies around .stake- holder engagement and education, environmental and regulatory con- ditions, and project alignment_ They also included specific metrics across water, wastewater, and stormwater performance to mea- sure progress in the years to come. BREAKING GROUND— EXECUTION As execution of the final implementation. plan begins, the city intends to integrate sustain ability as a central clement of its strategy and business going for- ward. Longm.on.t created a sus tainability project leadership team in order to keep the organi- zational focus and momentum necessary for the success of the initiative. However, to truly set this program up for success in the future, it is critical that the sus tainability direction be at the forefront of daily decision-mak- ing with regular re- evaluation and measurement. This will require conti.ta.uous .improvement and other hallmarks of a well -run organization that evolve over time. For now, it is clear that Longmont has put a stake in the ground and established the foun- dation to reach its vision of building a sustainable future, —Lynn Adcnns is vice- president of kW. Beck, an SAIC company, where she leads the firm's utility business consulting initiative. She can be reached at ladaans@rwbeck.com or (303) 299 5200. Dale Rademacher is director of public works and natural resources with the city of Longmont, Colo. Information in Field Report may describe products offered by companies in the water industry. AWVVA does not endorse these products, nor is it responsible tor any claims made by the companies concerned.