(A) The Board shall identify and make recommendations to the City Council concerning affordable strategies associated with conservation, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. Duties of the Board shall include:
(1) Develop an environmental sustainability plan for city operations with a goal of achieving one hundred percent (100%) clean energy by 2035 in city operations.
(2) Develop an assessment plan to track activities and implementation of the city's environmental sustainability plan. Provide an annual report to the City Council on activities and implementation of the plan.
(3) Review ordinances and policies that have an environmental impact on the city and make recommendations to City Council. Such topics may include standards for recycling, environmental standards, preservation and landscape design, and floodplain management.
(B) Initiatives of the Board may include:
(1) Research, identify, and recommend to the public affordable strategies associated with conservation, renewable energy, and energy efficiency.
(2) Research and recommend to the public financial initiatives and resources that are available to offset costs associated with renewable energy initiatives.
(3) Recognize the efforts of others who contribute to the beautification, environmental protection, and enhancement of the city.
(C) The Board shall perform such additional duties and services as may from time to time be assigned by the City Council.
(Ord. 2017-99, passed 1-4-18)