(A) All city building construction projects and major remodels over 5,000 square feet, with a 341,300 BTU per hour connected energy load or with a 50 kilowatt or greater service capacity entering the pre-design phase shall be built and certified to the United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Standard. In achieving its LEED Silver Standard the city shall earn at least five points under Energy & Atmosphere Credit 1, one point under Energy & Atmosphere Credit 3 and at least one point under Indoor Environmental Quality Credit 8.
(B) The Municipal Development Department shall develop processes and procedures to ensure that green building practices are integrated into the design and construction processes for all new construction and remodels.
(C) The Municipal Development Department shall insure that requests for proposals and bids shall explain the processes for new city facilities and major remodels over 5,000 square feet.
(D) The Municipal Development Department shall report to Council on the processes and procedures it develops within six months of the enactment of this Resolution.
(Res. R-2005-063, approved 4-28-05)