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ORDINANCE NO. 1876 SERIES 2024 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.18.030 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted from time -to -time certain building and construction standards; and WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare to adopt by reference thereto the 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code with amendments and additions to such code; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1816, Series 2021 and Ordinance No. 1845, Series 2022, provisions for electric space and water heating provisions for commercial development, and Appendix PT setting standards for energy ratings for certain commercial development; and WHEREAS, following additional research and public input on the provisions adopted in Ordinance No. 1816, Series 2021 and Ordinance No. 1845, Series 2022, the City desires to make certain amendments to such codes to ensure the feasibility of implementation of the codes; and WHEREAS, the City of Louisville remains committed to its adopted goals to reduce energy consumption, increase clean energy sources, and support the transition to a low - carbon community as outlined in the Sustainability Action Plan and Resolution 25, Series 2019, A Resolution Setting Clean Energy and Carbon Reduction Goals; and WHEREAS, reducing building energy consumption is an effective strategy to reduce community -wide energy consumption and increase long-term cost savings for businesses; and WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to environmental, economic and social sustainability, ensuring the International Energy Conservation Code is attainable for current and future business owners and tenants, supporting affordable housing and local businesses development; and WHEREAS, the City Council, after proper notice as required by law, has held a public hearing on this ordinance providing for amendments to said codes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: