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WHEREAS <br />, it is the Green Practices Committee’s vision to have a fully engaged community that <br />integrates sustainability into every decision made, and every action taken by city government, citizens, <br />employees, business owners, students, and patrons; and <br />WHEREAS <br />, University City aspires to be the leader in community sustainability; <br />NOW THEREFORE <br />, be it resolved that the City Council of University City, by this Resolution, hereby <br />reaffirms our commitment to the community and the world that sustainability is a primary factor that will <br />inform our decisions, actions, activities, purchases and community outreach; and <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED <br /> that the City shall adopt a Community Sustainability Plan as soon as <br />practicable; and <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED <br /> that in order to develop that Community Sustainability Plan City <br />Council acknowledges that there are necessary first steps and therefore commits to the community that <br />within one year the City shall: <br />1. perform a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory (which includes the municipality, <br />residences, institutions and businesses) with the assistance of ICLEI and set aggressive but <br />attainable emission reduction goals for 2015, 2020 and 2025 that align with the U.S. Conference <br />of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement; and <br />2. perform energy audits of all City facilities and develop an Energy Master Plan to reduce the <br />amount of energy used in its operations; <br /> <br />3. define sustainable design guidelines for capital projects and the respective return on investment <br />expectations for such projects; and <br /> <br />4. analyze its street lighting and develop a comprehensive approach to reduce energy use and cost; <br />and <br /> <br />and within 18 months the City shall: <br /> <br />5. revise its Building and Zoning codes to align with sustainable design, construction and operating <br />best practices; and <br /> <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED <br /> that the City shall conduct community and City staff outreach and <br />education about Green and Sustainable practices. <br />2010-2011 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, City of University City, MO 42 <br /> <br /> <br />