Our new Town Hall hours are designed to serve you better and help the environment! Customer Convenience Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed on Fridays ● Improving Air Quality ● Conserving Energy ● Protecting the Environment

Buckeye’s Timeline August 6, 2008 – Environmental and Sustainability Working Group August & September 2008 – Subcommittee Meetings October 2008 – Preparation for Council November 4, 2008 – Council Approval December 1, Implementation

Benefits to the Citizens and Taxpayers Almost $30,000 in projected Annual Savings for Town Utility and Fuel costs Extended Customer Service Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Thursday Substantial Benefits to the Environment

Benefits to Employees 1.Boosts Employee Moral and Job Satisfaction 2.More Productive Work Force 3.Less Employee Absenteeism, Sick Days and Turnover 4.Projected Yearly Employee Fuel Cost Savings of Almost $75,000 5.Other Employee benefits are: a)Decreased cost for Child Care b)Decreased wear and tear on vehicles c)Extra day per week for appointments and errands

Annual Savings in Dollars Annual Savings in Dollars For the Town and Employees

Utilities Annual Totals Total Paid Yearly for Utilities $294, Adjusted total – removing facilities that cannot be closed on Friday = $112,422 Adjusted by 20% for nights & weekends Total Yearly for Utilities 5 / 8’s $89,937 Total Yearly for Utilities 4 / 10’s $77,126 Total Projected Savings for Town $12,812

Projected Savings for Town Vehicles in Dollars Savings equal $29,240 OR the equivalent of gasoline expenditure for 43 vehicles for 2 Months (5 / 8’s)

Employee Fuel Savings in Dollars Savings of $74,443 OR Cost of Fuel for All Community Service Employees for 1 Year (5/8’s)

Environmental Factors Considered Decreased Energy Impact Score (Annual Petroleum Consumption in barrels per year) – 1,230 fewer barrels per year. Decreased Carbon Footprint (Vehicles’ Carbon Emissions – Annual CO2 in tons) 490 fewer tons of CO2/year Increased EPA Air Pollution Score (Vehicles’ Airborne Pollutants: 0 worst – 10 best) Increase from 4.2 points to 6.8 points on 10-point scale

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Other Energy Impact Suggestions Shut Down Computers Every Night Implement Utility Conservation Alternative Fuels for Town Fleet

Green Friday brings some benefit to all concerned, whether it’s Improved Customer Service Dollars Saved Cleaner Environment Motivated Workforce Go Green!