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Improvement Projects; amending section 07.17.020 of the Spokane Municipal Code and
enacting new sections 12.05.005 and 12.05.030 to the Spokane Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, enormous quantities of resources are used during building
construction, renovation, and operation, the production of which has substantial
environmental impacts; and
WHEREAS, reducing the environmental impact of the construction, operation,
and maintenance of publicly-funded facilities will save taxpayer dollars each year
because green buildings operate more efficiently by using less energy, water, and fossil
fuels; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane, through the greening of facilities, can support
the local market for green building products and services, and raise the bar for the
construction and operation of sustainable buildings; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of a Sustainable Public Buildings Standard for Capital
Projects is consistent with and implements the Citys Sustainability Action Plan and
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the United States Green Building Council has created and
administers a rating system which is used to assess multiple areas of construction, such
as existing buildings and commercial interiors, referred to as Leadership in Energy &
Environmental Design (LEED); and
WHEREAS, the state of Washington requires that many new public buildings
meet LEED standards, as do the cities of Bellingham, Everett, and Seattle, King County,
and the federal government.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Spokane does ordain:
Section 1. That section 07.17.020 of the Spokane Municipal Code is amended to
read as follows:
Section 07.17.020 Scope of City-Wide Six Year Capital Improvement Program
C. If the City Council determines it not practicable to pursue LEED Silver rating, the
Capital Improvement project shall continue to pursue the maximum number of
LEED credits or comparable scoring system, reasonably achievable for the
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covered project.
E. All City departments shall seek opportunities to maximize the energy and water
efficiency of existing City-owned buildings, consistent with the Citys
Sustainability Action Plan.
Council President
Attest:
Approved as to form:
City Clerk
Mayor
Date
Effective Date