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, I 'INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Glickert DATE: April 28, 2014 t . BILL NO.: 9226 ORDINANCE NO.: 6956 } AN ORDINANCE CREATING ARTICLE X, SECTION 500.260 OF TITLE 500 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY, ADOPTING AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLE ENERGY AND GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION POLICY FOR CITY BUILDING PROJECTS INCLUDING NEW BUILDINGS, BUILDING ADDITIONS, MAJOR REMODELS AND RENWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION FACILITES. 9 WHEREAS, energy efficient and sustainable building techniques can save the taxpayer money over the useful life of the investment in public buildings; and WHEREAS, fossil fuels pollute the air we breathe and contribute to climate change when burned; and WHEREAS, the best time to incorporate features that reduce fossil fuel use and promote energy efficiency in buildings is at the planning and design stages; and a WHEREAS, renewable energy production is cost effective over time, mitigates climate change consequences of power generation, reduces municipal energy costs, and protects against future utility rate increases. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY, MISSOURI AS FOLLOWS: Section One. This ordinance constitutes the Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Policy of the City of University City for new municipal construction and major remodels of municipal buildings. Section Two. As used in this ordinance, "Major Remodels" means projects in buildings with over 5,000 square feet of building floor plan which projects have a reasonable potential for energy efficiency upgrades, for example: replacing 25% or more of building heating or cooling system; replacing 25% or more of the building lighting; involving removal of over 25% of a building roof; or involving work on over 25% of a building's exterior walls and/or windows. The term "major remodels" does not include cosmetic remodels, emergency repairs or regular maintenance. When regular maintenance includes HVAC or lighting equipment replacement, new equipment to be installed shall conform to Section 3.2 below.