Goal 4: Environmental To blend our residential and commercial properties with our “City of Parks and Trails” image to create sustainable framework of visual appeal while caring for our land, water, air, and wildlife  Objective 4.3: Evaluate current “Green” initiatives and targeted projects that are sustainable  Strategy 4.3.4: Implement City-wide energy savings program Energy Savings Audit Update

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Energy Savings Audit Update  City Council approves Siemens contract  Preliminary energy audit results received  Audit indicate city facilities are overall efficient  Audit analysis shows valuable energy savings in the area of lighting improvements and upgrades

Energy Savings Audit Update  Staff recommends:  Not proceeding with energy performance contract  Proceed with lighting improvements and upgrades  Funding to be provided in FY16 budget  Improvements to be made utilizing in-house labor

Energy Savings Examples Water Treatment Plant Energy Reduction:  Eliminated eight high pressure sodium fixtures and replaced sixteen LED fixtures, yielding 70% reduction in energy consumption in process building  Replaced all T12 fixtures with T8 in process building for a 40% reduction in energy consumption  Purchased LED fixtures to replace high pressure sodium fixtures in process building at Water Treatment Plant 3 to be installed prior to FY15 end  Above projects will be completed utilizing in-house labor

The Alternative Energy / Green Team shall remain vigilant and steadfast toward our Council’s City goal of environmental stewardship, sustainability, and energy efficiency.

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