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Sustainability Strategic Plan for the City of University City, Missouri <br />September 12, 2011/ REVISED JANUARY 8, 2012 <br />Page 34 <br /> <br />practices in University City <br />2 Evaluate local codes to <br />remove barriers to <br />sustainable building <br />practices <br />a Use the EPA Sustainable Design and Green Building Toolkit for Local Governments <br />“Assessment Tool” to identify local codes and ordinances that are a barrier to green <br />design practices <br />3 Adopt a green building <br />code in University City <br />a Review and adopt the ICC International Green Construction Code (IGCC) for new <br />construction as well as alterations and additions to existing buildings owned an <br />operated by University City <br />b Research other cities and green organizations for model green building codes <br />c Apply for EECBG funding to revise codes <br />4 Qualify all City buildings as <br />Energy Star certified <br />a Register all buildings with Energy Star Portfolio Manager <br />5 Encourage sustainable <br />design in the public and <br />private schools <br />a As school buildings are renovated and new schools built, encourage projects to <br />obtain LEED certification <br />b Enact ordinance requiring minimum level of LEED certification for new school <br />buildings and major renovations <br />c Form liaison with University City School District and US Green Building Council’s Green <br />Schools Committee <br />6 All employees of the City <br />Planning and Zoning <br />Department to be LEED <br />Accredited Professional or <br />Green Associate <br />a Provide reimbursement for exam preparation course, exam fee, continuing <br />education fees and credential maintenance fees as part of continuing education <br />and professional certification budget <br />2. Commercial/Industrial <br /> <br />Goals Actions <br />1 Provide incentives and <br />motivators to promote <br />sustainable building <br />practices in University City <br />a Investigate incentives that could be offered to developers and builders to promote <br />green practices <br />b Consider requiring a green rating system such as LEED for new construction and <br />major renovation projects in commercial and institutional buildings in University City <br />2 Evaluate local codes to <br />remove barriers to <br />a Use the EPA Sustainable Design and Green Building Toolkit for Local Governments <br />“Assessment Tool” to identify local codes and ordinances that are a barrier to green