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Ordinance: 13001
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File Number: 06-01042 Final Action Date: 6/12/2008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING THE CODE OF
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDAAS AMENDED, TO CREATE CHAPTER 22.5, ENTITLED
"GREEN INITIATIVES," TO PROVIDE FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE
INITIATIVES AND POLICIES, AND CREATING ARTICLE I ENTITLED "GREEN
FLEETS," TO ADD DEFINITIONS AND SECTIONS TO PROVIDE FOR
ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE PURCHASING REGULATIONS FOR CITY OF
MIAMI VEHICLES, AND CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") recognizes that energy use associated with the
operation of its motor vehicle fleets exacerbates local air quality problems and results in greenhouse
gas emissions that contribute to global climate change; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that its departments have a significant role to play in
improving local air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by improving the energy efficiency
of its fleets and reducing emissions from fleet operations; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that significant monetary savings will result in the long term by
improving the energy efficiency of its fleets; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to exercise its power as a participant in the marketplace to ensure
that purchases and expenditures of public monies are made in a manner consistent with the policy of
improving local air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to establish a Green Fleet ordinance addressing the
management, operation, and procurement of fleet vehicles under the control of the City of Miami in
order to improve the energy efficiency of its fleets and reduce emissions from its fleet; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to be a model of fuel -efficiency by striving to replace its existing
fleet with hybrid or fuel -efficient vehicles wherever possible;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are adopted
by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. Chapter 22.5, of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, entitled
"Green Initiatives," is amended in the following particulars:{1}
"CHAPTER 22.5
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GREEN INITIATIVES
ARTICLE I. GREEN FLEETS
Sec. 22.5 -XX Definitions
Biodiesel means diesel fuel derived from a renewable resource such as plants, waste oils, and
animal fats.
Emergency response vehicle means any vehicle used to respond to imminent threats to public
health or safety.
Greenhouse gases mean gases which will likely contribute to global warming, as identified by the
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Currently, the EPA lists carbon dioxide, methane,
nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases as the primary greenhouse gases of concern. For the
purposes of this ordinance, the primary greenhouse gas of concern is carbon dioxide produced by
the combustion of fossil fuels such as gasoline and diesel.
Heavy Duty Vehicle means any wheeled motor vehicle, licensed for use on roadways, having a
manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating greater than 14,000 pounds.
Idling means:
1) Where the engine is running and in park or neutral in vehicles with automatic
transmissions;
2) Where the engine is running but not in gear for vehicles with manual transmissions.
Fuel Economy means the estimated miles a vehicle can travel for each gallon of fuel consumed.
For vehicles 8,500 pounds or less, this value is determined by the EPA's Corporate Average Fuel
Economy (CAFE) standards.
Light Duty Truck means any wheeled motor vehicle, with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight
rating of 6,000 pounds or less, which is designed primarily for purposes of transportation of
property or is a derivative of such a vehicle, or is available with special features enabling off-street
or off -highway operation and use.
Medium Duty Vehicle means any wheeled motor vehicle having a manufacturer's gross vehicle
weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less and which is not a light -duty truck or passenger vehicle.
Vehicle means any device powered by an engine and used for the transportation of persons or
property upon roadways, excluding aircraft.
Passenger Vehicle means any wheeled motor vehicle designed primarily for the transportation of
persons and having a design capacity of twelve persons or less.
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Sec. 22.5-XX Intent
The intent of the Green Fleet Ordinance is to reduce vehicle fuel consumption by five percent (5%)
per year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the fleet by at least five percent (5%) per year
to a total of at least twenty-five percent (25%) by 2015. The City will accomplish this goal by:
1) Optimizing the fleet size and operation by eliminating unnecessary vehicles.
2) Increasing the fleet's average fuel economy to be consistent with operational needs.
These standards will be included in each department's Green Fleets Plan and
reviewed and approved by the Green Fleets Committee (the "Review Committee").
3) Minimizing fuel usage by eliminating unnecessary or redundant trips, by increasing
efficiency of routes and by minimizing idling.
Sec. 22.5-XX Fleet Inventory
In order to establish a baseline of data showing vehicle specifics so that a Green Fleet Plan ("GFP")
can be established, implemented, and monitored, each department director or designee shall develop
an inventory and analysis of the fleet vehicles at least once annually and submit to the City Manager
or designee before July 1. This inventory shall include, but not be limited to:
1) Number of vehicles classified by the model year, make, model, engine size, vehicle
identification number (VIN), and drivetrain type (2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive), and
the rated vehicle weight and classification (light -duty, medium -duty, heavy-duty);
2) Miles per gallon (or gallon equivalent) per vehicle;
3) Type of fuel (or power source, e.g., electricity) used;
4) Average cost per gallon (or gallon equivalent) of fuel;
5) Annual miles driven per vehicle;
6) Fuel (or power) consumption per vehicle;
7) Vehicle function (i.e., the tasks associated with the vehicle's use);
8) Total fuel consumption of each fuel type (or power source used) for the fleet
City department directors or designees shall be responsible for providing the baseline data in a
uniform, reliable and verifiable manner. Annually, the data will be compiled and submitted to
the Review Committee as described herein.
The Miami Office of Sustainable Initiatives (MSI) will compute fleet greenhouse gas emissions,
fleet fuel efficiency, and average fuel cost per mile based on the data reported above.
Sec. 22.5-XX Department Green Fleet Plans
Annually, the GSA, Fire, Police and Solid Waste departments shall prepare a written GFP describing
the implementation of the policies described below. The General Services Administration ("GSA")
GFP shall address GSA vehicles and all other department vehicles not addressed by other GFPs.
Copies of each plan will be submitted to the Review Committee as referenced.
Each department plan shall summarize their fleet inventory and fleet greenhouse gas
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emissions as described in this ordinance. The plan shall describe how fuel consumption
compares to the City's goal of five percent (5%) reduction per year and how greenhouse gas
emissions compares to the City's goal of at least five percent (5%) reduction per year.
Departments that provide emergency response functions shall develop an independent GFP
and calculate fuel consumption for emergency response and non -emergency response
vehicles. In their annual report, departments will identify all emergency response vehicles and
the emergency response role of each designated vehicle. The goal for fuel consumption of
emergency response vehicles shall be to reduce fuel consumption to the extent feasible
without compromising emergency effectiveness or preparedness. Reduction of fuel
consumption in emergency response vehicles may include, but are not limited to, purchasing
new vehicles that have increased fuel efficiency and reducing fuel consuming activities during
non -emergency operations. For all departments, the fuel consumption goal for non -emergency
response vehicles remains five percent (5%).
Each department shall establish a minimum fuel efficiency standard in miles per gallon (or gallon
equivalent), as defined herein, for each vehicle class that is purchased or leased by the
department. The initial standard will be set at a minimum five percent (5%) greater than the
current fleet average for the vehicle class. That standard will be mandated to be increased by
five percent (5%) annually. Exceptions to this policy may be allowed by the Green Fleets
Committee if the fuel efficiency standard does not allow vehicles that meet the operational
needs of the department.
The GSA department shall review all vehicle procurement specifications and modify them to allow
the purchase or lease of alternatively fueled or powered vehicles.
Each department shall review its operational use of vehicles and identify for elimination uses of
vehicles which are operationally unnecessary and inefficient.
Each department shall review every new vehicle purchase request and modify them as necessary
to ensure that the vehicle is appropriate for its performance requirements.
Each department shall review usage of vehicles and schedule the elimination or replacement of
vehicles that are unused or inefficient compared to current fuel economy standards for the
department and vehicle class and complies with the approved GFP.
Each department shall develop and implement an anti -idling policy prohibiting City employees
from idling City -owned or operated vehicles for an excessive period of time.
Each department shall review fleet maintenance needs and plan to maintain vehicles at optimal
efficiency by reviewing current maintenance schedules for all fleet vehicles and increasing
maintenance wherever cost-effective benefits will accrue as a result.
The Solid Waste Department and other such route intensive departments shall implement a route
optimization program using applicable software and consultations to determine the most
efficient routes for waste collection, recycling and street sweeping.
Sec. 22.5-XX Monitoring of The Green Fleet Ordinance
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There shall be created a Green Fleet Review Committee to ensure goal compliance and monitor
departmental responsibilities. The City Manager will appoint a five member Review Committee, which
may include one of the following departments:
1) Purchasing Department
2) General Services Administration
3) Police Department
4) Fire Department
5) Solid Waste Department
6) Office of Sustainable Initiatives
The Review Committee's responsibilities shall be to:
1) Review the progress towards the goals of this ordinance and the City's Climate Action
Plan.
2) Recommend new policies or ordinances to improve the City's progress towards its
goals of reducing vehicle fuel consumption by five percent (5%) per year and reducing
greenhouse gas emissions from the fleet by at least five percent (5%) per year.
3) Review the status of use of biodiesel and the biofuel content of biodiesel where
appropriate. In addition, the Review Committee shall evaluate the overall
environmental impact of the fuels entire life cycle as compared to fossil fuels, other
biodiesel fuels, and other alternative fuels. Based on these reviews, the Committee
may recommend changes in the sources and/or quantities of biofuels purchased.
4) Review new fuels and technologies that may be incorporated in the City's Green Fleet
Program.
On an annual basis, the departmental directors shall submit a draft Green Fleet Plan to the
Review Committee. The GFP will also include, as an appendix or addendum, an updated fleet
vehicle inventory list in the same format as the fleet vehicle inventory completed in Section IV.
Each GFP shall be reviewed by the Review Committee for overall conformity with the Green Fleet
policy and for completeness in addressing the Green Fleet goals as outlined in Section III.
Inadequate plans shall be returned to the submitting Department for revisal and discussion with
the Review Committee.
Any appeal of the Review Committee's decisions must be made in writing to the City Manager
accompanied by appropriate documentation of the reason and justification for the appeal. Valid
reasons for an appeal include unavailability of appropriate fleet vehicles, incremental costs in
excess of the full life -cycle savings that would accrue from the acquisition of a given vehicle and
the primacy of a given vehicle's mission to public safety or a similar area judged to be applicable
by the prior acting Review Committee.
Approval of vehicle procurement requests for each department is contingent upon a satisfactory
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recommendation from the Review Committee as to the merit of the department's Green Fleet
Plan. Final approval of individual purchases will be made by the GSA Director.
The department submitting and implementing the most innovative Green Fleet plan shall receive
an annual award. The Review Committee shall determine the recipient of the award during the
annual Green Fleet Plan review process.
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Section 3. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase or word of this
Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final reading and
adoption thereof.{2}
Footnotes:
{1} Words/and or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall
be added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate
omitted and unchanged material.
{2} This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date
stated herein, whichever is later.
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