HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary FormDate: 4/3/7
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
FILE ID: 01 00 ci
Requesting Department: City Manager
Commission Meeting Date: 4/12/7 District Impacted: All
Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item
❑ Other
Subject: Resolution to establish expedited procedures for green building permits.
Purpose of Item:
Mayor Manny Diaz was one of the first United States Mayors to sign the US Mayor's climate
Protection Agreement. This resolution directs the City Manager to create a program for expedited
review and approval of building permit applications for green buildings.
Background Information:
Buildings have been shown to be the leading cause of Greenhouse Gas Emissions. In order to promote
Green Building within our City, it is prudent to offer incentives. Building permit approvals can be a
long process. This resolution will allow for expedited permits for buildings certified as Green. City
staff will develop this ordinance within 60 days.
Budget Impact Analysis
NO Is this item related to revenue?
NO Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
General Account No:
Special Revenue Account No:
CIP Project No:
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost:
Maintenance Cost:
Total Fiscal Impact:
CIP
Final Approvals
(SIGN AND DATE)
Budget
If using or receiving capital funds
Grants Risk Management
Purchasing Dept. Director
Chief City Manager
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