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This document provides an overview and rationale for College Station's proposed Green Action Plan. It summarizes the history of the city's green initiatives program since 2008. The proposed plan aims to support the city council's vision for more environmentally conscious and cost-efficient city operations. It focuses on energy, water, waste and natural resource conservation. The plan outlines current programs and future opportunities in these areas, and will be discussed at a strategic planning retreat before final adoption.
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- 2. OBJECTIVES Rationale for focusing on green initiatives Review history of College Station’s Green program Review proposed Green Action Plan
- 3. RATIONALE FOR FOCUSING ON GREEN INITIATIVES residents through surveys, focus Identified by groups, neighborhood meetings for inclusion in Comp Plan - Save tax payer dollars ○ Low cost, low risk options ○ Quick return on investment - Improve and enhance quality of life ○ Providing open green space ○ Reducing carbon footprint ○ Conserving energy and water resources
- 4. HISTORY OF GREEN PROGRAM Jan. 2008 – Green College Station Resolution adopted - Established first Green Policy Statement ⁻ Directed CMO to develop Green College Station Master Plan ⁻ Established Technical Task Force ⁻ Authorized then mayor to sign US Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement Jul. 2008 – Sustainability added as a Strategic Initiative Oct. 2009 – City awarded Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Nov. 2011 – Green Technical Taskforce dissolved Jan. 2012 – Council amended Green Policy
- 5. GREEN COLLEGE STATION ACTION PLAN Support the Council’s vision for city operations - Environmentally conscious - Mindful of economic and community realities - Cost efficient / Return on investment Not a traditional “sustainability” plan Not affiliated or endorsed by any outside organization Focuses on the new Green Policy Statement College Station is committed to a comprehensive sustainability program that promotes and achieves conservation and environmental awareness that is fiscally responsible and results in a real and tangible return of investment to the City.
- 6. GREEN COLLEGE STATION ACTION PLAN Purpose of the plan - Coordination and continuity of existing efforts - Promote successes - Identify gaps - Plan for the future - Initiate coordination of roles Time frame of plan – two phases - Phase I – Evaluation period and implementation of “low hanging fruit” - Phase II – More extensive strategies and projects
- 7. GREEN COLLEGE STATION ACTION PLAN Focus areas – separated into four chapters - Chapter 1: Energy Conservation - Chapter 2: Water Conservation - Chapter 3: Solid Waste Reduction - Chapter 4: Preserving Natural Resources and the Environment Each chapter provides - Definition of what the subject matter means to our community - Overview of current programs and initiatives - Future opportunities - Cost analysis as available
- 8. NEXT STEPS Receive the plan No action to be taken at this time Plan will be discussed in detail at the Strategic Planning Retreat Make any necessary changes based on Council feedback Adopt final plan