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CITY OF SOUTHLAKI= MEMORANDUM January 26, 2015 To: City Council From: Ken Baker, AICP — Senior Director of Planning & Development Services Subject: Ordinance No. 1104: Southlake 2030 Sustainability Master Plan Action Requested: Consider 1" Reading approval of Ordinance No. 1104: Southlake 2030 Sustainability Master Plan. Background Information: The Sustainability Master Plan is a component of the Southlake 2030 Plan, the City's comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan is a reflection of the community's values and serves as a blueprint for Southlake's future. More specifically, the comprehensive plan establishes a framework to coordinate the City's activities and to guide the City's decision -making for the next 20 years. As such, the comprehensive plan and its components are updated on a regular basis. The Sustainability Master Plan is a comprehensive plan focused on enhancing the City's current and future status as a desirable, attractive, safe, healthy, and fiscally -sound community. To achieve long-term sustainability the City must balance three aspects of the community; the economy, the land, and the people. Financial Considerations: The Sustainability Master Plan contains a section dedicated to discussing the economic and fiscal wellness of the City of Southlake. Within this section are recommendations of which are directly financial in nature. Any recommendations requiring funding resulting from the approval of this plan will be considered during the review of the Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Strategic Link: The Sustainability Master Plan relates to all focus areas of the City of Southlake's strategy map. Citizen Input: A SPIN Town Hall Forum regarding the Sustainability Master Plan was held on November 3, 2014 at Town Hall. In addition, the Southlake 2030 Sustainability Master Plan Committee held a kickoff meeting October 29, 2013, and the Sustainability Master Plan Committee also met January 29, 2014, April 30, 2014, and September 24, 2014. The purpose of the September meeting was to discuss the economic and fiscal wellness portion of the Sustainability Master Plan. Planning & Zoning Commission: January 8, 2015; Approved (5-0) as presented. January 22, 2015; Public Hearing conducted and the item was approved (7-0) as presented. Legal Review: This item is under review by the City Attorney. Alternatives: Recommend modifications to the proposed Sustainability Master Plan or move forward and approve the 1s' Reading of the Sustainability Master Plan as presented. Attachments: (A) SPIN Meeting Report (B) Sustainability Plan Document (C) Environmental Resource Protection Map Staff Contacts: Ken Baker (817) 748-8067 Daniel Cortez (817) 748-8070 Jerod Potts (817) 748-8195 JUSOUTHLAKE SPIN MEETING REPORT Case Number: No Case number Project Name: Sustainability Master Plan Ordinance No. 1104 Component of the Southlake 2030 Plan SPIN Neighborhood: Citywide Meeting Date: November 3, 2014 Meeting Location: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX City Council Chambers Total Attendance: 3 Host: Monique Schill Applicant(s) Presenting: Daniel Cortez City Staff Present: Patty Moos, Planner I City Staff Contact: Daniel Cortez, Principal Planner 817-748-8070 Town Hall Forums can be viewed in their entirety by visiting http://www.citVofsouthlake.com and clicking on "Learn More" under Video On Demand; forums are listed under SPIN by meeting date. FORUM SUMMARY: • Many components of the Master Plan have been developed • This is the last plan to be presented -focused on economy, people and land • Sustainable practices for the city • Southlake strives to be the leader in sustainability and enhances the City's status. • Part of the strategy map • Existing plans in place- environmental resource protection • Sustainability to date is the Wise Guys program, tree and leaf recycling, alternative fuel vehicles, etc. • Seven Focus Areas: Water Resources, Energy, Built/Natural Environment, Community Vitality, Waste Minimization, Transportation, and Economic/Fiscal Wellness of the City. • Schedule: November 3, 2014- February 2015 for 2nd reading at City Council. QUESTIONS / CONCERNS: • No questions SPIN Meeting Reports are general observations of SPIN Meetings by City staff and SPIN Representatives. The report is neither verbatim nor official meeting minutes; rather it serves to inform elected and appointed officials, City staff, and the public of the issues and questions raised by residents and the general responses made. Responses as summarized in this report should not be taken as guarantees by the applicant. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to follow the case through the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by City Council. aty of Southiake -%1stainabilit Master Plan y An Bement of the Southlake 2030 Comprehensive Plan DPAff— JWUAWZ 2015 Adopted by Southlake City Council Ordinance No. 1104 Month Day, Year Prepared by R'anning & Development I-brvices Department W 0203Q John Terrell Mayor Laura Hill Mayor R o Tem, Race 5 Brandon Bledsoe Deputy Mayor R'o Tem, Race 3 Shahid Shafi Race 1 Carolyn Morris Race 2 Randy Williamson Race 4 Gary Fawks Race 6 F :1 CITY STAFF Shana Yelverton Oty Manager Ben Thatcher Assistant Oty Manager Alison Ortowski Assistant Oty Manager Sharen ,lackson, CPA 07ief Financial Officer Bob Price, P. E Director of Public Works Cheryl Taylor, RE Oty Engineer, Deputy Director of Public Works PLANNING & ZONING OOM MISSION Robert Hudson 07airman D. Todd Parish Vice 07airman M i chael Springer M ichael Forman Kate Smith Daniel Kubiak Shawn McCaskill Ken Baker, AICP 5'anior Director of Panning & Development cervices Dennis Nilough, AICP Deputy Director of Panning & Development Ibrvices Patrick Whit ham, GISP G/SAnalyst Daniel Cortez, AICP R'incipal Ranner Jerod Potts Ranner 1 SPE IALTHIANKSTO Pamela A. Muller Martin SchelIing Former Oty Council Members Sect ion 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose of the Sastainability Master Ran 1.2 Goals & Objectives 1.3 Falationship to the Sbuthlake 2030 Comprehensive Ran 1.4 Falationship to the Sbuthlake Etrategic Management SJstem 1.5 Master Ran Development Process& Public Involvement 1.6 Prioritization 2 BACKGROUND 2.1 Location & Character 2.2 Existing Pans 2.3 Existing Programs 2.4 Focus Areas of the Sistai nabi lity Ran 3 WATERF EMURCES 3.1 Water Management 3.2 Efficient Use & Water Conservation 3.3 Water Protection & Elormwater Management 3.4 FL -commendations 4 ENERGY FESOURCES 4.1 Energy': rstem Security 4.2 Environmental Concerns 4.3 Energy Efficiency 4.4 Fbcommendations 5 BUILT& NATUPALENVIRONMENT 5.1 Natural Environment vs. Built Environment 5.2 Sbuthlake'sNatural Environment 5.3 Sbuthlake's Built Environment 5.4 Fbcommendations 6 COMMUNITYVITAJTY 6.1 Health and Wellness 6.2 Contact with Nature 6.3 Gardening, Community Agriculture, and Food Cooperatives 6.4 Historical Guide 6.5 Safety 6.6 Rost -Secondary Educational Opportunities 6.7 Support for Caregivers 6.8 Artsand Culture 6.9 Fbcommendations 7 WASMMINIMIZAMN 7.1 Fbcycling in SDuthlake 7.2 Environmental Purchasing Policy 7.3 Partnerships in Composting 7.4 Fbcycling and Waste Diversion Education 7.5 Construction and Demolition 7.6 Rastic Bags and Non-Fbusable Containers 7.7 Fbcommendations 8 TRANSPORTAl1ON 8.1 Water Fbsources 8.2 Energy Fbsources 8.3 Built & Natural Environment 8.4 Community Vitality 8.5 Alternative Modes of Transportation 8.6 Safety 8.7 Waste Minimization 8.8 Economic/Fiscal Wellness 8.9 Fbcommendations 9 BONOMICI RSG4LWBINESS 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Economicand Fiscal Wellness 9.3 Approach Taken 9.4 Findings and Fbsults 9.5 Conclusion 9.6 Fbcommendations 10 SUPPLBVI ENTA— Summary of My's Fund Structure �• A SustainabilityMaster Ran INTRODUCTION Sistainability is commonly defined as meeting present needs without compromising the needs of future generations. For SDuthlake, sustainability means enhancing the City's current and future status as a desirable, attractive, safe, healthy and fiscally -sound community. Although this concept is not new for the City, the specific term "sustainability' was �5M4�CI�G�CI�'JO�OfJ first brought to the forefront and identified as a key goal during development of the Vision, Goalsand Objectivesof the SDuthlake 2030 Ran ��d pQop�Q in 2009. As a result, the development of this document, the City's first Sistainability Ran, began in 2013 and wasadopted in 2015. The purpose of this plan is the establishment of clear actions for SDuthlake to become a leader in sustainability. In addition, this plan is a tool to guide operational and policy decisions. Oftentimes sustainability topics are addressed individually and by different departments. This plan provides the opportunity to look at the big picture and to see how all these pieces fit together to create a sustainable community. Accordingly, this document will consolidate and link various existing plans, programs, and policies into one cohesive strategy for sustainability. In addition, this plan will introduce new recommendations as needed. To achieve long-term sustainability, the City must balance three aspects of the community: the economy, the land, and the people as indicated in the graphic above. The Donorny component refers to fiscal wellness of the community — including maintaining responsible and effective stewardship of the City's finances as well as supporting and strengthening the local economy. The '4 component includes all aspects of the built and natural environment — everything from utilities, infrastructure and buildings to parks and undisturbed landscape. Finally, the people component refersto public health and wellness, publicsafety, civic engagement, and artsand culture. The Ran identifies policies, programs and projects for implementation and development, and guides funding decisions. The Ran isdivided into the following sections: 1. Introduction 2. Background 3. Built & Natural Environment 4. Energy Resources 5. Water Resources 6. Waste Minimization 7. Community Vitality 8. Transportation 9. Economid Fiscal Wellness Ordinance No. 1104, Adopted S• qq -• SistainabilityMasterFlan GOALS& OaEC77VE OFTHESUSTAINABILITYMAST6?PLAN The 9)uthlake 2030 Vision Statement expresses a desire for the City to continue to enhance its status as a desirable, attractive, safe, healthy, fiscally -sound, and economically and environmentally sustainable community. This vision is intimately tied with overall sustainability, which requires a balancing of environmental, social, and economic well-being. Accordingly, the adopted 3)uthlake 2030 Flan Vision, Goals and Objectives included several sustainability-related goals and objectives as outlined below. These goals and objectives guided the development of this plan and its recommendations to ensure that Sbuthlake achieves itsvision for sustainability. Goal 1: QualitvDevelODment Promote quality development that is consistent with the Urban Design Plan, well -maintained, attractive, pedestrian - friendly, safe, contributes to an overall sense of place and meet the needs of a vibrant and diverse community. Objective 1.2 Create and preserve attractive pedestrian -friendly streets and pathways to encourage transportation alternativesto the automobile. Objective 1.4 Emphasize creativity and ensure environmental stewardship in the design of all development and public infrastructure, maximizing the preservation of desirable natural features such as trees, topography, streams, wildlife corridors and habitat. Objective 1.11 Ensure that city- and developer -provided infrastructure is functional, aesthetically well -designed, and integrated with the natural environment. Goal2: Balance Maintain a balanced approach to growth and development in order to preserve the City's assets (schoo/4 public safety, and competitive edge in the region) and fiscal health. Objective2.1 Encourage a balance of uses, including retail, office, medical, hospitality, entertainment, institutional, industrial and residential that is both responsive to and sustainable within changing market conditions and sustai ns growt h in property values for the future. Objective2.2 Support appropriate public -private financial partnerships that will help retain and enhance the City's economic base. Objective2.3 Ensure the City's built environment fosters a positive relationship between the taxable value of real property and the corresponding cost of municipal services. Goal3: Mobility Develop an innovative mobility system that provides for the safe, convenient, effident movement of people and gooc/4 reduces traffic congestion, promotes energy and transportation efficiency and promotes expanded opportunities for citizens to meet some routine needs by walking or bicyding. Objective 3.1 Provide a safe and efficient streets and pathways network that allows travel to shopping areas, schools, parks and places of employment, red udng the need to travel on the aty's major arterials (FM 1709, FM 1938, or 3-1114) and minimizing cut -through traffic in residential neighborhoods. Ordinance No. 1104, Adopted �• S•. M, e &&ainabilityMasterMan Objective 3.2 Implement and promote a mobility system that addresses safety, design, comfort and aesthetic elements such as landscaping, crosswalks, railing, lighting, traffic -calming and signage in order to provide distinct character and functionality for the Oty. Objective 3.3 In accordance with a need identified by the Otizen Survey, provide and promote a continuous pedestrian pathways system that is user-friendly, efficient, safe, economical, and connect parks, shopping, schools, work and residential areas. Objective 3.4 Pursue opportunitiesto link Sbuthlake's pathwaysto systems in adjacent cities and trailson the Corps of Engineers property. Objective 3.5 Develop a program to encourage the dedication of easements for pathway construction in accordance with the sidewalk priority plan and Capital Improvements Ran. Objective 3.6 Identify and prioritize the funding and construction of mobility system capital improvements projects according to the impacts on safety, system efficiency, costs, and maintaining acceptable levels of service. Objective 3.7 Increase safe bicycle mobility when reasonably possible. Objective 3.8 Continue to promote a strong working relationship with the Texas Department of Transportation to identify, design and implement projectsthat prevent or relieve congestion in the area. Objective 3.9 Continue to evaluate and improve upon the existing mobility system within the Oty, maintaining existing infrastructure, making required improvements and evaluating innovative ways to integrate transportation and land use. Goal4: Parks; &creation and Open 93ac�e Sipport a comprehensive integrated parks recreation and open space system for all ages that creates value and preserves natural assets of the City. Objective 4.1 Ensure that new development incorporates usable open space. Objective4.2 Ensure that parkland and open spaces include an integrated mix of developed and natural areas with consideration of protectingthe Oty'secosystem and wildlife corridors. Objective 4.3 Promote water conservation and reuse in the design of parksand open spaces. Objective 4.4 Utilize partnershipsto create open space and recreation facilities. Objective4.5 Ensure an even geographic distribution of park facilities and recreation activities —both active and passive —for citizens of all ages. Objective4.6 Provide a full range of park facilities and linear linkages that will accommodate the current and future needs of the Oty's residents and visitors. Objective 4.7 Integrate passive recreational opportunities into preserved natural and drainage areas. Objective4.8 Incorporate feedback received from the Parks and Facreation Otizen Survey into recreation activities and park facilities. Objective 4.9 Acknowledge the Oty's rich natural history, heritage and historical landmarks. Obj ect ive 4.10 Determine parkland desirable for dedication as part of the development process based on classification, location and maintenance cost. Ordinance No. 1104, Adopted �• S• 9rstainabilityMasterRan Objective4.11 Prioritize investments in existing and established parks understanding that there will be strategic opportunities for land acquisition. Objective4.12 Incorporate educational and learning opportunities within parks and related facilities. Objective 4.13 Pursue recreational and educational opportunities on Corps of Engineers property compatible with the goal of protecting and preserving the existing ecosystem for future generations. Goal 5: Public Safety Establish and maintain protective measures and policies that reduce danger, risk or injury to property and individuals who live, work or visit the City. Objective 5.3 Ensure compliance with the stated standard of response coverage and industry guidelines through the provision of facilities, equipment, personnel and roadways. Objective 5.6 Enhance and promote public safety through public -private partnerships and utilization and training of volunteers. Objective 5.8 Develop and implement safety education programs that enhance the quality of life and safety in the community. Objective5.9 Promote security of public buildings and infrastructure. Goal6: Economic Development Create a diversified, vibrant and sustainable economy through the attraction and support of business enterprises and tourism meeting the vision and standards desired by Cityleaders Objective 6.1 Promote the City both nationally and regionally as a great place to live, work, visit, shop and recreate. Objective 6.3 Foster an environment that retains and supports existing businesses to ensure the sustainability of our existing tax base. Goal 7: 9istainability Encourage the conservation, protection, enhancement and proper management of the natural and built environment. Objective 7.1 Maintain and implement policies to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources, such as energy in the heating, cooling, and operation and maintenance of city facilities. Objective 7.2 Promote public awareness and education on such sustainability issues as public health, energy and water conservation and overall environmental stewardship. Objective 7.3 Promote sustainable public and private development practices and patterns, building design, water -use reduction and waste reduction while maintaining the existing character of the city. Objective 7.4 Protect surface, storm, and groundwater quality from septic discharge, impervious surface runoff, improper waste disposal and other potential contaminant sources. Objective 7.5 Conserve, restore and promote tree and plant cover that is native or adaptive to the City and region while also protecting existing significant vegetation and maintaining the existing character of the City. Objective 7.6 Protect and enhance air quality in coordination with federal, regional and local agencies. • • - - • • • - •E sou7i LAKE2030] 4 S• SustainabilityMaster Ran Objective 7.7 Fbcognize the importance of and protect the biological diversity for the ecological and aesthetic benefits to the community. Objective 7.8 Define, protect, and celebrate the local Cross Timbers Ecosystem as a community asset for future generations. Objective7.9 Assess and minimize the ecological impact of any new trails provided on Corps of Engineers property. Goal9: Partnerships Fully utilize and coordinate with the Citys many partners to address issues fadng the area, provide services and fadlitie4 promote volunteerism, support events andprogramsand encourage economic growth. Objective9.1 Partner with other government entities, non -governmental organizations and the North Central Texas Council of Governments to address regional and local issues. Objective9.2 Continue mutually beneficial partnerships between the City and local school districts to explore the provision of facilities, services, technology, and other opportunities through open communication and close coordination. Objective 9.3 Continue active partnerships with non-profit organizations, civic groups and local businesses to create opportunities that benefit the community. Objective9.4 Partner with local school districts to educate 9buthlake's youth in their municipality and seek youth input when planning the future of our community. Goal 10: Infrastructure Through sound management and strategic investment, develop, maintain, improve and operate public infrastructure that promotes health, safety and an enhanced quality of life for all members of the community. Objective 10.1 Ensure equitably -distributed and adequate services and facilities. Objective 10.2 Ran and program land acquisition and the installation of all essential public facilities to reasonably coincide with the need for such facilities. Objective 10.3 Identify and implement programs where costs may be shared by multiple agencies and/or developers. Objective 10.6 Maintain and enhance existing infrastructure and levels of service through the provision of timely maintenance, repair and replacement as needed. Objective 10.8 Provide a streetlight system for adequate illumination and a wayfinding signage system for pedestrian and driver safety where appropriate. The Sadainability Master Flan is a component of the SDuthlake 2030 Ran, the City's W comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan is a reflection of the community's values and serves as a blueprint for SDuthlake's future. More specifically, the comprehensive plan J establishes a framework to coordinate the City's activities and to guide the City's decision - making for the next 20 years. As such, the comprehensive plan and its components are updated on a regular basis. The specific term "sustainability' was first brought to the forefront and identified as a key goal V) Ordinance No. 1104, Adopted SOUTHLAKE2030 5-A S• SustainabilityMaster Ran during development of the Vision, Goals and Objectives of the 9)uthlake 2030 Ran in 2009. As a result, the development of this document, the City's first Sistainability Ran, began in 2013 and was adopted in 2015. Although many of the City's sustainability-related programs and policies have been in place for years, these programs and policies were dispersed throughout different documents and administered by different Oty departments. This document consolidates and links these various existing plans, programs, and policies into one cohesive strategy for sustainability and identifies new recommendations as needed. In addition, this plan will be utilized in setting priorities in the Capital Improvement Program (Op) planning process, updating relevant ordinances and policies, and creating new sustainability-related ordinancesor policies as needed. Sbuthlake Town Hall • • - • • • • - •E [90UTHLAFE2030] 6 � • -%stainability Master Ran Strategic planning is an ongoing process where resources, critical concerns, community priorities and citizen needs are combined to produce both a plan for the future and a measure for results. More specifically, Southlake's Etrategic Management System links the City's day-to-day activities to a comprehensive long-term strategy for public policy and management decisions. The Etrategic Management ': rstem identifies Etrategic Focus Areas and Objectives to guide effective and efficient resource allocation and provides benchmarks to assess performance. The Elrategic Focus Areas and Objectives are driven by the Oty's Otizen Survey and are outlined in Exhibit 1: city'sStrategy Map shown on page 4. Citizen Survey c M anagement WO 101ki • Focus Areas *Corporate Ob 2 F1 DNA ;i ness R ans bard Decisions 0 , W.A The Elrategic Management System guided the development of the Southlake 2030 Ran Vision, Goals and Objectives (VGO), which define a desired direction for growth in the City. As such, all recommendations in the S)uthlake 2030 Ran are tied to at least one 3rategic Focus Area from the S1`rategic Management System and at least one objective from the adopted Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives. These recommendations guide the development of the Capital Improvements Program (a five-year plan for the purchase, construction or replacement of the City's physical assets) as well as departmental business plans. In turn, the Capital Improvements Program and departmental business plans dictate the Oty's day-to- day activities and ensure the Oty is working to achieve the community's goals. Further, the S)uthlake 2030 Comprehensive Flan assists the City Council, Boards and Commissions in decision - making by establishing a blueprint for the City's future. For example, the Planning & Zoning Commission and Oty Council will use the 91stainability Master Flan to evaluate requests related to roadways, sidewalks, and pathways to determine the community's needs and goals. Using the Ran as a guide helps to secure the community's vision for sustainability. Ordinance No. 1104, Adopted I LSOUTHUV<E2030 SOUTFIUVE2030 I d 9rstainabilityMaster Ran CITY OF SOUTHLAKE STRATEGY MAP The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability. G3 Provide cefor the CA Ati tact& keep top- ICr1rh ... e the sense of Cl Achieve the highest C2 Provltle travel CS Promote opporcunities unique spaces forthe tier businesses to drive communityby pr-Iding excellent standards of safety& convenience whhln a noyme nt of pe rsona l a IV nam lc& susta Inab le for parcnershlps& custem er se price and c lti[en security City & reglen I'm u ntee r lnvehre ment Interests economk environment engagement opporcunities BS Enhance servke J■ B1 A, hleve hest In -class B2 Collaborate whh select B3 Enhance resident BA Provltle huh pualhy delnh,n,, rough __",mlze use of sous In a l l City partners to Implement qualley of I, &business se M[es th rough sustal na hie continual process technology disci pllnes se mice sal utions vitality th rough tourl m h usiness practices Improvement PROVIDE FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Fi Adheretoffnancial management i F2 In—,- provltle&maintain I ..c hieveffscalwellnessstancards j FA Establish& maintaineffecttue p rl nc lip les & b udget htgh-quality public assets nterna l control PROMOTE LEARNING & GROWTH Ll Ensure ourpeople L2 Enhance leademhlp Ll Attract develop Ll Empower Informed u ndersta nd the strategy& [apabllfta-t dellver 8retln ask llled LA Re[egnke8 re ward dectslon-makingatall levels L&Fnsterposltive how they contrl b ute to It resuhs workforce high performers Inthe organization e m p loyee a ngage me nt 6chibit 1 • • - • • • - •E [9OUTHLAi0=2030] 8 �• 9rstainabilityMaster Ran The S)uthlake 2030 Sustainability Master Ran Committee, which included members from various boards and commissions in the Oty, oversaw the development of the Sustainability Master Ran. The committee consisted of members from the Planning & Zoning Commission and Oty Council. Altogether, the committee held 5 public meetings between November 2013 and November 2014 to discuss, review, and develop the recommendations for the plan. All of these meetings were open to the public and advertised on the City's website. Once the plan was complete, the committee forwarded the plan to the Planning & Zoning Commission for consideration and recommendation. A. �W4 A Sbuthlake Program for the Involvement of Neighborhoods (SIN) meeting was also held to solicit 4ECSPIN:S' public input. The SIN forum fosters open and timely communication between the citizens and city OM*government regarding programs and issues affecting the quality of life in the community. This forum V encourages positive relations and a stronger sense of community. In summary, the approval process for the Sustainability Master Ran was as follows: 1) Slastainability Master Ran Committee mueuiip- 2) SPIN meeting 3) Final Committee recommendation 4) Planning & Zoning Commission reeommendatic- 5) City Cound1 1st reading 11) City CoundI2ndreading (final plan approval' In addition, both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council held public hearings for the Sustainability Master Ran prior to adopting Ordinance No. 1104 in 2015. PROIW 7ZA77ON SCHEDULE For each specific recommendation, a relative ranking (tier) has been established to assist with the timeframe of implementation for the recommendation. The tiers are divided into three different categories based on timeframe to implement: - Tier 1:1 to 3 Years • Tier2:4to7Years Tier 3: 8 Years and bE The tier rankings are used in the development of department work plans as well as the Capital Improvements Program (C!P). In fact, the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) planning process begins and endswith projects recommended by this master plan. Annually, as part of the Oty's budget process, Oty staff analyzesthe adopted master plan and develops a comprehensive list of projects with preliminary cost estimates for indusion in the proposed ClP. The proposed CIP is submitted to the ClPTechnical Committee (department directors), who rank them based on set criteria. The priority list that was developed during this master plan will help guide future members of the Oty's boards and City Council when making decisions related to the ClP. While these tiers provide the ideal order of implementation and desired priority for the sustainability recommendations, all recommendations are subject to available funding during the given budget year and will be placed on the Capital Improvements Program (aP) a000rdingly. Ordinance No. 1104, Adopted S• =• -%stainability Master Ran SDuthlake is located in North Central Texas, situated 23 miles northeast of Fort Worth and 25 miles northwest of Dallas. Dallas -Fort Worth International Airport is only a few short miles to the southeast, and Lake Grapevine borders the city to the north. Elate Highway 114 runs diagonally through the middle of the City, heading east through Las Colinas and into downtown Dallas and west toward the Alliance Airport corridor. The City of SDuthlake now consists of approximately 22 ! �' ,1011 -�z�ifl.'r�d�square miles of land and has just over 27,000 residents. iThroughout this time the City has grown and become a "jm premier community in the Dallas -Fort Worth metropolitan bbuthlake ftional Map area. The aty's dedication to quality development, sound fiscal policies and effective strategic management has made it an exemplary community. In order to continue this level of quality of life it is important to have a plan for sustainability in place to meet the needs and demands of SDuthlake's residents now and in the future. Although there are numerous existing plans, policies and programs that address various aspects of sustainability, the SDuthlake 2030 Vision, Goals & Objectives Committee recognized the need for linking and consolidating these policies into one cohesive document. The following sections outline these existing sustainability-related plans, policies and programs, which served as the foundation for the development of the Sistainability Ran. �y • • - • • • • -• [SDUT-ILAFE2030] 10 �• &aainabiGtyMasterRan DOSI7NG PLANS Environmental Resource Protection Ran (2005 Parks, Recreation & Open Space M aster Ran) During the Si)uthlake 2025 process, environmental sustainability and open space preservation were identified as central goals. Accordingly, environmental resource protection recommendations were included in all of the AreaRans. These recommendations were consolidated and expanded in the City's first Environmental R-,source Protection Ran, which was included as a chapter in the 2005 Parks, R-,creation & Open Space Master Ran. R-,commendationswere addressed in the following categories: • Roodplains, Wetlands and Streams • Trees • Topography and View Sheds • Water Quality • Fjral Character • Air Quality • SDlid Waste Fblevant recommendations from the Environmental R-,source Protection Ran have been updated and carried forward into the Sustainability Ran. City of 5outhlake $po�nake 203L Plan $ISW[�OOIAY M1b�4+' Plpn • 2030 Em�a+mNad Aesavwe • PX*d n MOP ��� — — out hlake 2030 Are, Sbuthlake approaches land use planning through sector planning, a method which divides the City into sectors to identify development issues and to develop recommendations for each individual area. Eght sector/small area plans were developed as a part of Sbuthlake 2030. These plans include numerous recommendations, primarily focused on land use, mobility, and environmental resources. Area Ran recommendations are consolidated and incorporated into the appropriate 2030 Ran documents, including the Future Land Use Ran and the Mobility Ran. As such, the environmental resource recommendations have been consolidated and incorporated into the Sustainability Ran. Water Conservation M rite During the development of the Water System Ran in 2012, a recommendation was made to consider the development of a more comprehensive water conservation plan in order to help ensure future water needs of the city are met. Asa result, the Water Conservation Master Ran was developed in 2012-2013 and adopted in April 2013 as a component of the Southlake 2030 Ran. The Water Conservation Master Ran provides the framework to implement a cost effective and efficient water conservation program in the city. All of the recommendations from the Water Conservation Master Ran have been consolidated and summarized and carried over into the Sustainability Ran under the Water R-,sources element. Drought Contingency and Emergency Management Ran The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires each city adopt a drought contingency plan. This plan is guided by the city's contractual obligations to the City of Fort Worth. The purpose of this Drought Contingency and Emergency Management Ran is as follows: • To conserve the available water supply in times of drought and emergency • To manage supplies for domestic water use, sanitation, and fire protection • To protect and preserve the public health, welfare and safety • • - •- • • • • -• SOUTHLAKE2030 11 �•0 111 19astainabilityMaster Ran • To minimize the adverse impacts of water supply shortages • To minimize the adverse impacts of emergency water supply conditions In addition, the plan provides an action plan for public education on water conservation and establishes lawn and landscape irrigation restrictions. Landscape Ordinance In December, 2011 the city revised the landscape ordinance with specific requirements to address water waste through the installation of pressure regulating devices, particularly spray heads and rotor bodies or order to reduce system misting and aid in proper water placement. The ordinance also encourages water conserving methods in installations when possible. Stormwater Management Ran S:)uthlake's Sormwater Management Ran includes best management practices to reduce storm water pollution to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and the Texas Water Code. The plan was prepared as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. kormwater Master Ran The Sormwater Master Ran provides an update on previous reports regarding critical drainage structures. The Ran includesatiered priority list of drainage structure improvement projectsto reduce the possibility of flooding of buildings and the City'smain thoroughfares and arterials. Water System Master Ran The Water System Master Ran provides an analysis of the City's future water needs based on development buildout. The Ran includes a water demand projection, water supply overview, ultimate storage requirements, pumping capabilities, distribution system analysis, system maps, and recommended system improvements. Vastewater System M: The Wastewater System Master Ran includes an evaluation of existing collection systems and lift stations and provides recommendations for future system requirements. Mobility Master Ran The Mobility Master Ran addresses mobility needs for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. More specifically, the Ran identifies the future transportation network that will be needed to serve the projected population and employment growth and increased travel demand. It identifies policies, programs and projects for implementation and development and guides transportation -related funding decisions. Parks, Recreation & Open Space / Community Facilities Ran and the Bob .bnes Nature Center & Preserve M aster Ran The Parks, Recreation & Open Space / Community Facilities Ran focuses on the enhancement and appropriate use of SDuthlake's parks, recreation and community facilities, and recreational and community programsto meet the changing needs of SDuthlake's population while caring for and preserving the City's natural environment. The Ran provides individual park and community facility recommendations as well as city-wide park recommendations and policies. The Bob .ones Nature Center & Preserve Master Ran is a component of the Parks, Recreation & Open Space / Community Facilities Ran that provides an in depth look at the Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve and outlines specific recommendations for the nature center and park. • • - •- • • ' • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2030 12 �•0 111 19rstainabilityMaster Ran DOSI7NG PROGR4MS Water Conservation Southlake's existing water conservation program includes year-round watering restrictions, prohibiting the watering of landscapes and lawns using automatic irrigation systems between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm. In addition, the City provides weekly watering advice via the Oty's website on how much water to apply for optimal lawn growth. This advice is based on the Community cervices Department's evapotranspiration measurements as well as guidelines from the Texas Agricultural Extension SBrvice. The Oty also requires rain/freeze sensors for commercial irrigation systems, which must be tested annually. W. I . S E Guys Program The Public Works Department launched a program in March, 2011 targeting residential irrigation use. This program, called W.I.SE (Water Irrigation Sjstem Evaluation) Guys, has been advertised to residents as a means to better understand the homeowner's irrigation system and to make improvements or repairs as needed. The program has received high regard among participants, where 100%of those who responded by survey said he/she would recommend the program to a friend. There have been over 400 participants as of March, 2013. Agation Review and Inspection With the adoption of state regulations in 2009, irrigation plan review and installation inspection requirements increased for the city. In order to receive a final irrigation inspection, the licensed irrigator must submit as -built plans, a signed homeowner checklist, and other documentation. The irrigation final consists of an inspection of major components of thesystem. Commercial systems require awalk-through inspection. The most current plumbing code, the International Rumbing Code of 2009, encourages water conservation through review of the design of the distribution system for maximum flow and through the use of rain water harvesting and grey water recycling. The age of a system lends to leaks and breaks as older equipment wears and degrades. The Oty of Sbuthlake's infrastructure is relatively new, thus major leaks and breakages are uncommon. However, small leaks and breaks do arise. The PablicWorksDepartment continually seeksout leaksand other problems associated with water lossand make repairs to the system. Meter and Transponder Replacement Program Meter and transponder accuracy is an important component of any water conservation program as accuracy is important to the consumer's understands of consumption. Meter and transponder accuracy decreases over time, thus the Public Works Department has begun a 10 year meter replacement program. Each residential meter and transponder will be replaced every 10 years. By the end of 2014, Public Works will have completed 60%of meters and transponders in 5 years of the program. Municipal Irrigation Use The Community Services Department has been tasked with ensuring all municipally -owned irrigation systems run with as much efficiency as possible. In recent years Community Services has focused on improvements through technology and training. Several staff members have earned irrigation licensing through the Sate of Texas. In addition, Community Services has acquired technology such as evapotranspiration equipment; this equipment assists trained irrigation specialists to determine water needs for a variety of landscapes across t he city. • • - - • • • - •E soUTHL AKE2030] 13 SOUTHLNE2030 Sistainability Master Ran SDuthlake's recycling program includes weekly curbside residential recycling collection, two household hazardous waste collection events per year, mixed use recycling in city facilities, cell phone and ink cartridge recycling, Christmas tree recycling, and curbside leaf recycling. eduction in Bectridty Use Sanate Bill 898 requires political subdivisions in nonattainment counties to establish a goal to reduce electric consumption by at least 5 percent each year for 10 years, beginning 13Bptember 2011. (If this cannot be achieved, it must demonstrate that all cost-effective measures have already been implemented. Annual reporting to SEM.) In 2009, HVAC upgrades were completed for the City ,13Bnior Center and Town Hall cooling towers. All HVACsystemsthat the City replaced in 2009 were upgraded to new, more efficient 16 SEERsystems. SDftware upgradeswere also installed to manage set points and comfort levels for heating and cooling equipment in Town Hall. In 2009, alighting analysis was completed for the City -owned four -level west parking garage. Existing fluorescent fixtureswere retrofitted with new GE Ultramax 28 watt lamps and ballasts. All induction fixtures were suspended below recessed areas to allow light to spread. In addition, the SDuthlake Facilities SBrvices Department monitors the use of all athletic field lighting after scheduled events on an on -going basis. Alternative Fuel Vehides In May 2008, City Council passed a Clean Reet Vehicles Fbsolution, which authorizes the city to acquire dean fleet vehicles to the extent financially practical under budgetary constraints, to focus on acquiring hybrid vehicles whenever possible, and to operate city vehicles in an environmentally conscious manner (including a vehicle idle reduction policy). Todaythe City has 39 vehicles which can run on EB5, 23 vehiclesthat can run on B20 BioDiesel, and 7 hybrid vehicles. FW JSAREAS OF THE SUSTA/NABI LI T YPLAN The next portion of the Sistainability Ran is divided into seven focusareas: Water Resources, Energy Resources, Built & Natural Environment, CAmmunity Vitality, Waste Minimization, Transportation and Economic/Fiscal Wellness. Each of the seven sections addresses the specific focus area, and provides narratives for the recommendations pertaining to the focus area. The recommendations of the plan are provided at the end of each section. SDme sections of the Sistainability Ran contain focus areas that have been addressed by other plans in the past; for example, the Water Resources section containssimilar information to that which wasaddressed in the Water Conservation Master Pan. • • - - • • • - •E [soUTMuKE2030j 14 =• &stainability Master Ran Water Fbsources addresses water conservation, water availability and water quality for both human health and ecosystem sustainability. Sufficient and dean water resources are critical for human health and sanitation, ecosystem and wildlife health, economic health, as well as for aesthetics and recreation. In short, the sustainability of our water resources is essential for quality of life. For this focus area, sustainability refers to the management, efficient use, and protection of water resourcesso they are not damaged or depleted. Although the following section divides water resources into these three categories for simplification, please note most water -related strategies fall into more than one category. Additional discussion on water resources may be found in the Water Conservation Master Ran, Drought Contingency and Emergency Management Ran, Water Sjstem Master Ran, Elormwater Management Ran, Elormwater Master Ran, and Wastewater Master Ran. Water Management Water infrastructure management generally refers to leak detection,;, �r .• p P' i'',"��. preventing water loss, and ensuring adequate supply to meetWit demand. The Oty of Sbuthlake currently audits the water system annually for water loss and the continuation of thisprogram isaTier 1 recommendation identified in the Water Conservation Master Ran. Fortunately, 9)uthlake's infrastructure is relatively new and major leaks and breakages are uncommon. Sbuthlake's Water Sjstem . Master Ran addresses current and futurewater demand and provides specific recommendations for meeting that demand. ..f i ffident Use and Water Conservation (Recommendation WR2) Water conservation has increasingly been an important element of Sbuthlake's long range goals due to the rapid growth of the region, greater demand for water resources and uncertain environmental drought conditions that all affect the Oty and its residents. According to Sbuthlake's Water Sjstem Master Ran, total water demand is expected to increase from a peak day demand of approximately 27 million gallons per day in 2012 to a peak day demand of 34 million gallons per day in 2025 and beyond. As identified in the Water Conservation Master Ran, key strategies for improving water conservation include reducing per capita water consumption through water conservation outreach and education, establishing water rates that encourage conservation, and enforcing water restriction regulations. Today many communities have turned to water reclamation and reuse to displace non -potable demand. At the end of this section there is a listing of recommendations that were adopted in the Water Conservation Master Ran that will supplement this section. Rainwater harvesting is a method for collecting, storing and using rainwater for various uses. Most commonly, harvested rainwater is used for landscaping. Rainwater is generally better for plants than potable water because it is free of salts and other minerals that may harm plant growth. Rainwater use for landscaping may be particularly beneficial for the Oty's water conservation efforts since approximately 60%of total water demand is used for irrigation during the summer monthsin Sbuthlake a000rdingto the Water Sjstem Master Ran. Rainwater may also be used indoors for flushing toilets and washing clothes and, if properly stored and purified, for bathing and drinking. In addition to water conservation, rainwater harvesting has the potential to reduce flooding and erosion by reducing runoff. There area number of options for rainwater harvesting, including: • • - - • • • • - •0 SOUTHLAKE2030 15 �•0 111 19astainabilityMaster Ran ry v _r Rain Barrels A simple, cost-effective method for rainwater harvesting is installing a rain barrel. Rain barrels usually hook to existing rain gutters and store rainwater for later use, generally for irrigation purposes. There are a variety of rain barrel options available, from simple homemade barrels to decorative barrels with integrated planters. Rai n Gardens A rain garden is an artificial depression in the landscape that collects and stores stormwater runoff until it can soak into the ground. Rain gardens are planted with native or adapted vegetation that is hardy and also oftentimes provides habitat for birds, butterflies, and other animals. Rain gardens may be particularly useful for reducing flooding and erosion. Rai nwater Tanks More complex water harvesting systems utilize tanks for storage, such as the in ground rainwater tank pictured to the left. These tanks are used to collect and store rain water runoff, typically from rooftops. Elored water may be used for irrigation or for limited indoor water use, such as flushing toilets. With proper purification, stored water may also be used for potable uses including drinking and bathing. Water Protection and Stormwater Management (Recommendations WR3, WR4, WR5, WR6) Water protection generally refers to maintaining the quality of all our water resources— surface water, ground water, and water distribution systems. 9nce stormwater management is closely related to water quality, stormwater management strategies are included in this section. In addition, existing policies and recommendations for protecting water quality and improving stormwater management are found in several plans — including the Water Conservation Master Ran, Elormwater Management Ran, and 9)utMake 2030Area Rans. In simplest terms, stormwater management is controlling runoff from precipitation (rain and melted snow). Impervious surfaces such as rooftops, paved streets and parking lots prevent runoff from naturally soaking into the ground. Fbnoff can cause flooding, erosion, habitat destruction, storm sewer overflows, infrastructure damage, and contamination of streams, rivers, and other water bodies. • • •- •- • • • -• '90UTHLAKE2030] 16 mom 7 S• • • -%stainability Master Plan In North Central Texas, NGTOOGs iSMVl (Integrated Elorm Water Management) Program for Construction and Development provides guidance and best practices for stormwater management. The program is a cooperative initiative that assists cities and counties to achieve their goals of water quality protection, streambank protection, and flood mitigation. The j swm - program also helps communities meet their construction and post -construction obligations under state storm water permits. There are more than 60 local governments that participate in Q. the program. Implementing i91MVl site management development controls intended to treat stormwater runoff and/or mitigate the effects of increased stormwater runoff peak rate, volume, and velocity due to urbanization will help to improve local water quality. Example of a bioswale at the DPSNorth Training Fadlity Mul 0 Along with implementing i91MVl site management development controls, there are opportunities to add bioretention or other similar structural controls for water quality in Oty construction practices. Bioretention slows and treats on -site stormwater runoff by capturing it in a treatment area which is typically a landscaped depression or basin. The runoff is cleaned as it percolates through the layers of the basin. A bioretention area normally includes plants, a shallow ponding area, an organic layer (such as mulch), planting soil, a sand bed and/or gravel, and an underdrain to return the filtered runoff to the storm drain system. Bioretention areas are often located in areas that would be landscaped anyway and, depending on the design, maintenance costs may be similar to normal landscaping maintenance. r IILC-IJHY 0G111U Vllucl Ul all 1, —VGII — 011U IJP GVU1 Example of a bioretention area 'lantings )grade • • - •- • ' • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2030 17 U-%stainability Master Ran Another strategy for improving water quality is to utilize pervious paving and open grid paving. FOrvious paving and open grid paving reduces stormwater runoff and "first flush" stormwater pollution. First flush pollution is pollution dislodged by the initial rainfall during a rainstorm and captured in the runoff. In general, pollution concentration is highest at the beginning of a rainfall event. Paved surfaces like parking lots can collect automobile fluids such as oil and anti -freeze, which can then contaminate our waterways through stormwater runoff. FOrvious and open grid paving reduces pollution by reducing or eliminating the volume of initial stormwater runoff and by allowing rainfall to percolate into the ground. Once the rainfall enters the ground, the soil may naturally clean the polluted water. In addition, pervious paving and open grid paving tends to reduce surface temperatures and urban heat island effects as compared to traditional paving options. FOrvious and open grid paving generally absorbs less heat and stores less heat from solar radiation due to its lighter color and open structure. Also, pervious and open grid paving is often better for trees in the vicinity of the paved surface because they allow more air and water to reach the trees' roots. Finally, perviousand open grid paving may improvethe safety of parking lots during rainstorms by reducing the pooling of water and the risk of hydroplaning. Groundwater is another area to explore for protecting and Ordinance No. 1104, Adopted S• In addition, simply providing a buffer area adjacent to streams, creeks, and floodplai ns can protect water quality by allowing the ecosystem to naturally collect and treat pollutants in runoff before they reach surface waters. Buffer areas can also reduce erosion, preserve habitat, increase open space, and reduce flooding. Pervious Pavement �. � 4� - � 40� SX, j. d&67 '. .�= Pervious Pavers Open Grid Paving SOUTHLNE2030 I IL 9 9rstainabilityMasterRan improving water quality. 9noe groundwater feeds into streams, creeks, and lakes, protecting groundwater also protects surface water. Currently, SDuthlake does not have a policy or program in place that specifically addresses groundwater protection. There are numerous potential sources of groundwater contamination, several of which are not regulated such as household cleaners, yard and garden products, and pet wastes. Identifying pollutants and establishing a policy or program to address those pollutants is important to protecting groundwater quality. Another important aspect of groundwater protection is recognizing and managing the impact of groundwater withdrawals (such as drilling irrigation wells). Groundwater withdrawals can potentially impact water flow and water levels in surface waters and wetlands, negatively affecting wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and even public water supplies. In extreme cases, groundwater withdrawals can also cause land subsidence. Further, wells can be a potential entry point for groundwater pollutants. Poorly constructed or improperly maintained wells may also allow pollutants to spread more rapidly by providing a channel for poor quality water to move between underground layers. The tables on the next few pages outline recommendations for the Water Resources section of this plan. The first table includes new recommendations developed as a part of the 9astainability Ran. The second table is a brief summary of existing city recommendations from the Water Conservation Master Flan that is supplementing thissection. • • - - • • • - • [90UTHLAKE 2030] 19 �• • • SrstainabilityMasterRan Water Resources Rlesourcesaddresses water quality for both human health and ecosystem sustainability, water conservation availability.Water and water Vision, No. Recommendation/ Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link Goals& Department Priority Objectives Responsible Tier Tie Consider the development of Update the environmental a stream/ creek/ floodplain resource protection map of buffer area ordinance in order the existing streams/creeks to reduce erosion, preserve and research reasonable WRt habitat, increase buffer areas in order to Quality PDS neighborhood open space, preserve and protect these Development create unique neighborhoods areas. Amend the and minimize impactsto zoning/ subdivision ordinance citizen safety and property. to implement the buffer area. Consider options for promotion, such as providing demonstrations atCCtyparks Quality WR2 Promote rainwater and permitting certain Development, CS harvesting. rainwater harvesting Infrastructure equipment on commercial/ residential property by right or SUP. Adopt a variety of site development controlsthat were adopted as part of the iS:VW program intended to Implement iSAW (Integrated treat stormwater runoff Stormwater Management - and/or mitigate the effects Quality WM NCTCOG) site development of increased stormwater Development, PJV, PDS 2 controls. runoff peak rate, volume, Infrastructure and velocity due to urbanization. Amend the Zoning Ordinance / Subdivision Ordinance accordingly. There may be opportunities to allow for pervious paving/open grid paving for Explore opportunities to allow larger developments with Quality WR4 for pervious paving/open grid substantial parking. Consider Development, PDS 2 paving. modifying city policies to Infrastructure require pervious paving when parking areas exceed a certain size. There is currently no policy WFS Develop a groundwater or program in the Cty to Safety and PVV PDS protection policy. addressthe protection of Security groundwater quality. • • - - • ' • • • - • SOUTHL AKE2030 20 �• SrstainabilityMasterRan Water Resources Rlesourcesaddresses water quality for both human health and ecosystem sustainability, water conservation availability.Water and water Vision, No. Recommendation/ Policy Implementation Metric Strategic Link Goals& Department Priority Objectives Responsible Tier Tie Adding bioretention or other structural controlsto address Consider adding opportunities water quality and flood for bioretention or other control will be increasingly Quality WM structural controls for water necessary as the CQty grows. Development, PJV, CS quality in City construction Add construction policies for Infrastructure practices. city infrastructure and city facilities to establish these measures as a minimum standard. • • - • • • • - • [SOUTHLALE2030] 21 S•-%#&ainabilityMasterRan The following tables represent existing dty polides or recommendations that are currently being implemented and are part of the Water Conservation Master Plan within the Southlake 2030 Comprehensive Plan as it relates to Water Resources Vision, No. Recommendation/ Implementation Metric Strategicl ink Goals& Department Priority policy Objectives Responsible Tier Tie Develop and Develop and implement a implement a program focused on educating partnerships & WG1 �hool/Youth the City's youth in partnership Volun rism, 7.2, 9.1 CMO, PJV, education program with local school districts, private CS promoting water schools and other youth oriented conservation. organizations. Develop and Develop a strategy and implement a implement aprogram to provide WG2 F�sidential Consumer water conservation information Infrastructure, 7.2, 9.3 CMO, PJV, Program on to the public through various B4 CSEducation water conservation. means such as websites and media. Develop an outreach program for Develop an outreach water conservation that includes WG3 program to licensed training opportunities targeted Infrastructure, 7.2, 9.3 PJV, PDS irrigators and for the City's licensed irrigators, B4 construction trades. landscapers, plumbers, pool builders and contractors. Develop a Business and Develop a program that promotes partnerships & WC.4 Property best practices information and VolunC5 rism, 1.13, 7.2, PJV, PDS Owner/Manager training opportunities to property 9.3 Pelations Program. managers and business owners. Continue to seek out partner with other agencies such partnerships with other as TWDB, TFZWD, and Fort Worth Partnerships& 7.2, 9.1, W05 agencies that help WaterUtilitiestojointlypromote Volunteerism, 9.3 PJV, PDS promote water water conservation. � � conservation. Develop a Landscape Create a landscape guide with Guide for the general assistance from the City's Infrastructure, 1.1, 1.4, WG6 public and landscape Landscape Administrator and B4, B5 7.2 PDS professionals. other best management practices in use today. • • - - • ' • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2030 22 iiq q Siu&ainabilityMasterRan •'� 1G0�� • ' Vision, No. Recommendation/ Implementation Metric Strategicl ink Goals& Department Priority policy Objectives Responsible Tier Tie Conduct a water rate Conduct a rate study on Performance WG7 study on a frequent conservation pricing every 3 to 5 Management & 2.3 RN schedule. years. ervice Delivery, F2 Evaluate the employment of a Evaluate the need to Water Conservation Coordinator Performance employ a Ball -Time within 1 to 3 years of adoption this Management & WG8 Conservation plan to coordinate the programs Service PJV Coordinator. and projects within the plan. This Delivery, B1, B4 could include the reassigning of current personnel to this position. Continue the Performance Customer Meter and Continue to fund the program. Management & WG9 Transponder Peview the program a minimum of ervice 10.1, 10.6 PJV Peplacement every 10 years for improvements. Delivery, B4 Program. Performance Continue to audit the Audit the municipal water system Management & WG10 water system for water loss and implement ervice 10.1,10.6 RN annually. needed change. Delivery, Infrastructure, B5 Continue the Continue to evolve this current development of a program that is updated on the Performance semi -automated City's website while also finding Management & WG11 program for providing new ways to inform the public of Service 7.2 PJV irrigation irrigation recommendations based Delivery, recommendations to on current weather conditions. Infrastructure water consumers. Pesearch and evaluate Consider contracting a the existing Hydrologist/Geologist to assist in Performance WG12 aquifers/water tables identifying the existing Management & 7.4 PDT PJV 2 in the City for the aquifers/water tables in the CQty in ervice Delivery purpose of identifying order to locate any recharge zones recharge zones. within the City. Develop an improved method of locating and maintaining an Keep a constantly updated Performance WG13 inventory of existing database of operating water wells Management & 7.4 PD,9 PJV 2 water wells in order to for tracking purposes. Service Delivery monitor aquifer/water table activity. • • - • • • - • [souTMtAKE2030] 23 iiq q Siu&ainabilityMasterRan •'� 1G0�� • ' Vision, No. Recommendation/ Implementation Metric Strategicl ink Goals& Department Priority policy Objectives Responsible Tier Tie Periodically review Peview ordinances a minimum of Performance any relevant once per five years including but Management & W014 ordinances about not limited to the state required ervice 7.4 PJV 2 water use for updates water conservation plan and Delivery, B5 in the City. drought contingency plan. Consider updating the Peview current process and Performance WG15municipal irrigation implement changesthat focus on Management & 1.11 PDS 2 permitting and improving processesthat drives Service inspection process. water conservation. Delivery, B4, B5 Develop a water conservation Performance Develop a Municipal policy and consider including it Management & WG16 Water Conservation under the Sastainability Master �rvice 8.18.3, PDT PJV Policy. Plan which addresses conservation Delivery, B1, 16.6 policies for the city to adopt for B4 B5 city owned parks and facilities. Consider the Performance utilization of fixed Implement a fixed network Management & W017 network technology to throughout the City. �rvice 8.4, 10.1 PJV provide customers Delivery, B6 real-time usage data. Consider the Evaluate the need and implement Performance W018 installation of remote if necessary the installation of Management & 8 4, 10.1 PJV controlled meters. remote controlled meters. ervice Delivery, B4 -�•- we so 111:4116r.1 WWI Vision, No. Recommendation / Goals & Department Priority Implementation Metric Strategicl ink Policy Objectives Responsible Tier Tie Continue to fund the Continue to seek ways to improve Performance residential Irrigation the current irrigation evaluation Management & W019 evaluation/repair program offered to residents and Service 7 2 9 3 PJV program (W.I.SE expand the program to Delivery, Guys) commercial properties and home Infrastructure, owner association property. B5 Develop an ordinance to provide for a water research the thresholds of water consumption impact impact and eligible projectsto Quality 1.4 1.11 W020 analysis for provide a water consumption Development 7.3 PD,9 PJV development projects analysis. reaching a specific threshold. • • - • • • - • 90UTHLAKE2030 24 �• Siu&ainabilityMasterRan Vision, Recommendation/ Goals& Department Priority No. Implementation Metric Strategicl ink policy Objectives Responsible Tier Tie Develop and implement rainwater Evaluate the use of rainwater W021 harvesting/ grey water harvesting and grey water use in Quality 1.4, 1.11, PD,9 PVV 2 use policy in development projects aiming to Development 7.3 development promote water conservation. projects. Consider the Performance implementation of a Evaluate the benefits of Management & W022 Commercial Irrigation implementing the program with Service 7 2 9 3 PJV 2 evaluation / repair the funding source coming from Delivery, program similar to the water rate study. Infrastructure, W.I.SE Guys. B4 Consider the development of a Implement an audit and retrofit Performance water audit and program incentivizing retrofits for Management & W023 retrofit program for eligible users specifically for Service 7.3 PJV indoor water fixtures indoor water fixtures such as Delivery, that provides toilets, faucets and showerheads. Infrastructure, incentives for B4, C4 property owners. Explore opportunities to provide Development Credits Evaluate further implementing Quality WG24 for qualifying development credits in the Development, 7.3 PDT PJV development projects Sastainability Master Plan. Cl4 that implement water conservation measures. Update the Landscape Quality Ordinance focusing on Pevise the Landscape Ordinance Development, W025 implementing water with water conservation practices Infrastructure, 7.3, 7.5 PDS conservation best in mind. B4 practices. • • - • • • • - • L90UTH1AKE2030 25 �• SustainabilityMasterRan P � Energy Fbsources encompasses energy efficiency, energy conservation and alternative energy sources The energy in our daily lives, such as electricity, natural gas, and gasoline, are often overlooked until there is a disruption in supply. However, their importance cannot be understated —they are vital for our personal and social well-being. This energy is necessary for most aspects of modern life from basic needs such as water purification, food production and safety, and healthcare to societal necessities such as communication, human comfort, transportation and economic security. The availability of these fuels is dependent on energy system security and the availability of "primary" energy sources, including fossil fuels (primarily oil, coal, and natural gas) and renewable energy sources (such as solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal). Energy System Security (Recommendation ER3) Energy system security refers to power availability, reliability, and affordability. Most discussions of energy system security focus on the electric power system. According to the U.S Energy Information Administration (BA), Texas ranks number one in total net electricity generation as well as total energy production. Despite this statistic, Texas does occasionally experience power shortages. SDme research indicates that there will bean increase in the number and severity of blackouts and brownouts in the United Elates in the coming years. Sacurity of the electric power system and other power systems may be compromised for a number of reasons: • Aging power infrastructure (such astransmission lines). • Cost and availability of primary energy sources (such as coal and natural gas). • Cost and availability of water. The processing of primary energy sources frequently depends on water. For example, water is used for cooling thermal power plantsand for growing biomass feedstock crops. • Sadden unanticipated changes in supply and demand, such as from weather events. Unexpected frigid or very high temperatures may cause demand to increase beyond supply reserves. In addition, weather events like damaging winds, tornadoes or hurricanes can damage production facilitiesor other power infrastructure. Top Five States for Total Net 9ectridty Generation (November, 2013) State Total Net Electricity Generation (thousand M Wh) 1. Texas 32,572 2. FOnnsylvania 16,905 3. Rorida 16,545 4. Illinois 16,448 5. California 15,581 bburce: US Energy Information Administration • • - - • ' • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2030 26 Mon IT SOUTHLAKE2030 SustainabilityMasterPlan Top Five States for Total Energy Production (2011) State Total Energy Production (trillion Btu) 1. Texas 12,582 2. Wyoming 10,353 3. Louisiana 3,976 4. FOnnsylvania 3,858 5. West Virginia 3,821 bburce: US Energy Information Administration Beyond the basic inconvenience of the lights not working during a power outage, energy system security is important for economic security and human health. Extended outages can be crippling to businesses, strain healthcare providers and facilities (particularly those that do not have backup generators), affect water purification plants and delivery systems, and impact food safety and availability by disrupting refrigeration and transport. In addition, police and fire departments may be strained by disruptions in communication systems and an increased need for services. Emergency 911 calls typically increase substantially during outages for a variety of reasons including improper use of candles and portable generators, issues with traffic control devices, health problems resulting from lack of air conditioning or heat during extreme weather conditions, and panic. Texas has more 9nce fossil fuelsare afinite resource, world demand isincreasing, and fossil fuel wind power costs are expected to increase as well, an option for improving energy system capacity than security may be to increase the use of renewable fuels. Texas is currently a any other state. leader in the United Elates for wind power with plans to add even more wind power capacity in the coming years (see box at left). However, energy systems Instantaneous must have the ability to respond to sudden and sometimes unexpected changes wind generation in the supply -demand balance - such as from frigid or very high temperatures or output reached 10,296 MW, a record damaging weather events. With nonrenewable energy sources, there is some for any US power system, on March leeway to increase supply or decrease production to match demand. Most 26, 2014. At the time the record was renewables, on the other hand, are more transient in nature. For example, solar set, wind generation was providing approximately 29% of electricity power requires sunny days and wind power requires the wind to blow. In order being used on the Eeciric R,-liability for renewable energy production to balance with demand, even during times of Council of Texas (B�C07) grid. peak demand, backup energy storage is required. Grid -scale storage capacity can be expensive and the various storage options have differing life spans. Despite existing drawbacks of renewable energy sources, renewable energy technology is constantly improving and PACE is a financing program that enables owners of becoming more affordable. With the benefits of cleaner air and commercial and industrial properties to obtain low- water, reduced dependence on foreign oil and diminishing cost, long-term loans for water conservation, energy - efficiency improvements and renewable retrofits A nonrenewable energy sources, and possible economic savings, city must establish a local PACE program, enabling renewable energy technology is expected to expand considerably PACE loans to be made within a designated region. in the coming years. The City of Sbuthlake may encourage that PACE loans are secured by property lien and repaid expansion locally through modifications of existing policies or by the owner as an assessment on the property tax possibly adoption of new policies related to alternative energy bill. The annual savings achieved from the upgrades technologies. For example, one option is to modify the Solar are expected to exceed the annual amount of the Energy Ordinance to allow solar panels by right under certain assessment. The PACE assessment lien runs with the circumstances. This would allow a faster and easier means for land and not the property owner. • • - • • • - • 9ou11-II UE2o30] 27 S• • • &&ainabilityMasterRan solar panel installation. In addition, the Oty should consider policies for electric vehicle fueling stations and wind energy installations, both of which are currently not specifically allowed. Another option is to consider alternative funding mechanisms, such asthe Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE). Environmental Concerns Al energy sources, including renewables, impact the environment in some way. The following list outlinesjust a few of the possible environmental concernsfrom variousenergy sources. • Coal and oil power plants generate several air pollutants, including carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrousoxides, and particulate matter. These pollutants not only impact air quality —they also compromise water quality. • Nuclear power plants generate radioactive waste. In addition, they impact water quality and aquatic life by releasing heated water that may also be polluted with heavy metals and salt. • Drilling and pipelines for natural gas have the potential to negatively affect water quality and quantity, soil quality, and air quality. Drilling and pipelines may also cause habitat fragmentation and reduce the aesthetics of an area. In addition, t here are concerns that hydraulic fracturing to extract natural gas may trigger earthquakes. • The manufacturing of solar panels requires energy and produces some toxic materials and chemicals. • The manufacturing of wind turbines also requires energy. Turbines can take up significant land area, may be detrimental to birds depending on their design and location, may reduce aesthetics of an area, and may cause sound or vibration issues. Energy Effidency (Recommendations ER1, i R2, ER4, ER5) With the limited supply of nonrenewable energy sources and the variable availability of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency is arguably the most cost-effective means for ensuring a sustainable energy future. Energy efficiency can reduce the need for investment in energy infrastructure, reduce dependence on nonrenewable and renewable energy sources, reduce energy costs and offer a degree of protection from fluctuating energy prices, reduce pollution related to power generation, and improve energy system security. The City of SDuthlake is continuously working to improve energy efficiency, in part to comply with Sanate Bill 898's requirement for citiesto establish a goal to reduce electric consumption by 5%per year for 10 years, but also as a means to save money, reduce waste, and improve the environment. Past examples that the aty has implemented includes HVACsystem upgrades, adoption of the2012 International Energy Conservation Code, and "green" athleticfield lighting in Bicentennial Park, SDuthlakeSportsComplex, and North Park. As a complement to SDuthlake's current energy efficiency efforts, there are a number of options for continuing to conserve energy in the City. For one, the aty can continue to explore options for maximizing the efficiency and building performance of city owned facilities, perhaps through building commissioning and recommissioning. Building commissioning and recommissioning maximizes efficiency and building performance, not just for energy savings but also for water savings, improved indoor air quality, improved building comfort for occupants, and improved equipment and system operation and longevity. For anew building (commissioning), there is an intensive quality assurance process to verify the building operates initially as the owner intended and building staff are prepared to operate and maintain its systems and equipment. For an existing building (recommissioning), the process ensures the building systems and equipment are functioning together optimally and identifies improvements if needed. Beyond city facilities, there may be opportunities to improve energy efficiency in all new buildings and remodeled buildings throughout the city by modifying the building code to implement greater energy efficient practices. A source for code improvements may be the International Green Construction Code, which addresses conservation of natural • • - - • ' • • • - •M SOUTHLAKE2030 28 S• ,%stainability Master Ran resources, materials, energy, water, and air and indoor environmental quality. One specific topic area to consider is cool roofs and green roofs. A cool roof is a roof that has a solar -reflective surface made from a highly reflective paint, covering, tiles, or shingles. The surface reflects more sunlight and absorbs less heat than a standard roof, which reduces energy costs, improves indoor comfort, and decreases roof temperature which in turn may extend the life of the roof. On a broader scale, cool roofs can reduce t he urban heat island effect and lower electricity demand. ago Aerial of the DPSNorth cool roof during construction of the facility In addition, energy efficiency may be improved city-wide through the promotion of existing energy provider efficiency programs to residents and local businesses. For example, Oncor offers a Home Energy Efficiency Program that provides incentives for energy saving projects such as insulation installation, duct sealing, and caulking and weather- stripping. Oncor also offers incentives for the installation of residential solar photovoltaic systems. Advertising these types of programs through an outreach campaign may be a simple way to improve energy efficiency throughout the city. The following tables outline recommendations for energy resources. The first table includes new recommendations developed as a part of the Sistainability Ran, and the second table highlights existing policies the City currently practices. • • - - • ' • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2030 29 �• Siu&ainabilityMasterRan Energy Resources wroes Energyi?emurcmermmpa--;sesenerWeffidemy, ewrWoonsewation, andalternativeenergys7q Vision, No. Recommendation/ Goals& Department Priority Implementation Metric Strategic Link policy Objectives Responsible Tier Tie Develop an outreach campaign, which I Promote energy may include providing links on the City's Performance provider efficiency website, providing Management 9R1 programs to thecity's literature/information at City events, & Service 7.2, 7.3 PDS residents and including information in City Delivery businesses. newsletters and/or correspondence (such asawater bill insert). Explore options for Pesearch options used in other continuing to municipalities as well as the private Performance maximizethe sector. One option to consider is Management 9Z2 efficiency and building building commissioning and & Service 7.1 PDS 2 performance of city- recommissioning. Looking at replacing Delivery owned facilities. light fixtures, installing timers or sensors may be options. Identify policiesthat encourage private Modify the SDIar Energy Ordinance to investment in allow solar panels by right under certain alternative energy circumstances. This recommendation Performance EM technologies within should also include consideration for Management 2 the City. Consider Electric Vehicle Fueling rations, Wind & Service PDS modificationsto Energy and Alternative funding options, Delivery existing policies if such as Property Assessed Clean Energy needed and Program (PACE). consider adopting new policies. Consider modifying the City'sZoning Modify the Zoning Ordinance to allow Quality Ordinance to allow cool roofs for commercial buildings with Development ER4 cool roofs on new a parapet roof over a certain size. This & PDS 2 development projects will reduce energy costs for the building Infrastructure for buildings over a and reduce the urban heat island effect. certain size. Explore opportunities Pesearch the International Green to modify the building Construction Code for more energy 9;5 code in order to efficient building codes to adopt such as Quality PDS 2 implement greater but not limited to improved insulation Development energy efficient and window panes to reduce energy practices. costs. • • - • • • • - •E 0 [SOUTHLAKE2030] 30 S• &&ainabilityMasterRan The following are e)dsting city polices or recommendations that are currentlybeing implemented or are part of another adopted master plan within Southlake 2030 as it relates to Energy Resouroes Recommendation/ Policy Implementation Metric Status Assess performance/cost savings of current fleet of alternative fuel vehicles and compare Continue to consider alternative fuel vehicles for to traditional vehideson a regular basis. the Oty's fleet whenever avehicle needs to be Research newly available alternative fuel Existing policy replaced or a new vehicle needs to be added. vehicles/ technologies on a regular basis. Continue to pursue alternative fuel vehicle grant opportunities as appropriate. Continue efforts to reduce the Oty'selectric Annual reporting to the Etate Energy consumption by 5/oper year through 2022 per Conservation Office Existing policy SBnate Bill 898. Continue policy to allow compressed workweeks and telecommuting to reduce energy consumption Maintain policy. Existing policy and to decrease employee VMTs (vehicle miles traveled). • • - • • • • - • [SOUTHLAFE2030] 31 �• SustainabilityMasterRan BLJI LT & NATURAL ENNA RONM ENT The Built & Natural Environment is broadly defined to include facility development and land use. The Built & Natural Environment component has a vast scope touching on a variety of issues such as quality development, urban design, infrastructure design and maintenance, ecological health, and mobility. According to the 2013 Otizen Satisfaction Survey, this focus area also represents the most important issues facing Sbuthlake, which include traffic management, municipal growth and development, and housing. This component is closely intertwined with the six other sustainability focus areas discussed in this plan and as such some recommendations discussed in this section may be applicable to or repeated in other sections. As one of the broader focus areas in the Sistainability Ran, the Built & Natural Environment is also addressed in several other plans, including but not limited to the Sbuthlake 2030 Sactor and Area Plans, the Sbuthlake 2030 Consolidated Future Land Use Ran, the Sbuthlake 2030 Mobility Ran, the Sbuthlake 2030 Parks, Recreation & Open Space / Community Facilities Master Ran (including the Bob .ones Nature Center & Preserve Master Ran) and the Major Corridors Urban Design Ran. Natural Environment vs. Built Environment The built environment commonly refers to manmade structures, including infrastructure and buildings, as well as outdoor spaces altered by man. However, the distinction between unaltered outdoor space and altered outdoor space can be difficult to make. For the purposes of this section, the built environment refers primarily to infrastructure and buildings while the natural environment refers primarily to natural amenities, such as trees and vegetation, water, soil, air, and wildlife. Southlake'sNatural Environment (RecommendationsBNE1, BNB) Sbuthlake is part of the Cross Timbers ecosystem, a unique ecological region that spans from Southern Kansas to Central Texas. The Cross Timbers is characterized in part by Post Oaks, Blackjack Oaks, Cedar Ems, American Ems and grasslands and is home to a diversity of wildlife. A key objective of the Oty of SDuthlake is to protect this biological diversity. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, threatened or endangered wildlife species that may be found in the area include; = _ the Peregrine Falcon, American Peregrine Falcon, Whooping Crane, Bald Eagle, Interior Least Tern, Louisiana Rgtoe (mollusk), Texas Heelsplitter (mollusk), Timber Rattlesnake, and the Texas Horned Texas Homed Lizard Lizard. One method for protecting these native species is to identify and take steps to control harmful invasive species, such as feral hogs and nutria, which outcompete native species for resources and destroy critical habitat. Invasive plant species can be problematic too as they replace native plants that local wildlife depend on for food and shelter. • • - - • • • • - •E SOUTHLAKE2030 32 S• ,%stainabr ityMasterRan According to Texasinvasives.org, plant species of most concern in North Texas are Japanese honeysuckle, Glossy privet, Chinese privet, Giant reed, Chinese wisteria, Lilac chastetree, Brazilian vervain, Cuineagrass, Common periwinkle, Chinaberry tree, Chinese tallow tree, and Johnson grass. Another important step for protecting biodiversity is to identify critical environmental resources and habitat areas. With the SDuthlake Environmental Resource Protection Ran, a map was created that identified existing tree cover, floodplain, creeks, and areas that were a priority for environmental preservation. Updating this map on a regular basis and utilizing it during the development review process can help preserve remaining critical environmental resources. Southlake'sBuilt Environment (RccommendationsBNQ, 13NE4, BNEa, BNBS, BNBB) SDuthlake is committed to quality development. As such, the built environment has grown in accordance with adopted ordinances, plans, and policies that reflect the goals and values of the community. SDme of these regulatory and/or guiding documents include: Regulatory Documents Guiding Documents • Zoning Ordinance • Consolidated Future Land Use Ran and Area • Subdivision Ordinance Plans • Tree Preservation Ordinance • Mobility Master Ran • Landscape Ordinance • Parks, Pecreation & Open Space / Community • Erosion and SBdiment Control Ordinance Facilities Master Ran • Driveway Ordinance • Economic Development & Tourism Master • Masonry Ordinance Ran • 9gn Ordinance • Water, Wastewater & Etormwater Master • Lighting Ordinance Plans • International Code Council building codes & • Water Conservation Master Ran National Bectrical Code • Public Arts Master Ran • Major Corridors Urban Design Ran Although there are a number of existing ordinances and policies in place to ensure development excellence, improvements in development -related practices and technologies are constantly emerging and new issues also may arise at anytime, leaving room for improvement. For these reasons, these documents are not completely static and are • • - - • • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2030 33 S• ,%stainabr ityMasterRan updated at various frequencies. Also, from a sustainability standpoint, the built environment and buildings in particular have significant environmental impacts that maybe mitigated with appropriate policies. For example, the EPA estimates that buildings in the United Elates account for 39 percent of total energy use, 12 percent of total water consumption, and 68 percent of total electricity consumption. These numbers indicate that small changes could make a big impact toward energy and water conservation and they do not even address all of the environmental impacts from the built environment. Accordingly, reviewing existing policies with a sustainability focus led to the development of a number of new recommendations for the Bastainability Ran. For one, implementing a green building or IM (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) incentive program may have several benefits. Green building or LE® can reduce building maintenance and operation costs, reduce waste streams, improve air and water quality, create healthier and more comfortable indoor environments, reduce energy and water use, and may also reduce strain on public infrastructure. Incentives for green building or L® may include expedited permitting or fee reductions. On a smaller scale, adoption of a carpool parking space ordinance for large office developments may reduce car emissions as well as traffic congestion. Such an ordinance would establish a minimum number of parking spaces reserved for RESERVED carpoolers and may also specify the location for such spaces (for example, near the building entrance). Beyond the environmental benefits of having less cars FOR on the road, carpooling participants save money by reducing fuel and car - CAR POOL maintenance costsand they may also experience lesscommuting-related stress. In addition, strategies for reducing the urban heat island effect can improve quality of life. The urban heat island effect is a phenomenon in which a metropolitan area is warmer than surrounding rural areas due to heat retention from urban development. According to the B'A, exposed urban surfaces such as buildings, roads and parking areas absorb heat and maybe as much as 90 degrees hotter than the air temperature on a sunny summer day. As the heat is released from these surfaces, particularly during the night, air temperature rises. 9baded surfaces and vegetation tend to be closer to air temperature. Bevated temperatures increase energy usage (due to increased demand for cooling), promote the formation of ground -level ozone, reduce human comfort, and reduce water quality and stress aquatic ecosystems by raising the water temperature of local streams, ponds and lakes. One strategy for reducing the urban heat island effect isto provide incentivesfor projectsthat reduce their development footprint. Minimizing the extent of exposed impervious surfaces also minimizesa development's contribution to the urban heat island effect. nip The red line indicates land surface temperatures which tend to be higher in more densely -developed dties compared to surrounding areas Sburce: NAS4 • • - • • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2030 34 ,• r r SustainabilityMaster Ran Surface Temperature (Ray) ---- Air Temperawre (Day) Surface Temperature (Night) - - - - Air Ternperaiureit4i9 to `r DAY d NIGHT " Rural Suburban Pond warehouse Urban Downtown Urban Park Suburban Rural or Industrial Residential Residential Source: EPA Another strategy for reducing the urban heat island effect is to update and modernize city engineering design standards to promote low impact development. Low impact development isan approach to land development that utilizes natural processes to manage stormwater as dose to its source as possible. 9nce low impact development preserves or recreates natural landscape features and minimizes impervious surfaces, it also reduces a development's contribution to the urban heat island effect. Added benefits of low impact development include improved water quality, improved air quality, improved ground water recharge, improved aesthetics, and possibly reduced construction costs. One specific practice that adheres to the principles of low impact development and is particularly useful for mitigating the urban heat island effect is the installation of green/living roofs, which are roofs with vegetation growing on them. Green roofs can actually lower air temperature by removing heat from the air through evapotranspiration. In addition, green roofs can reduce and slow stormwater runoff, improve water quality by filtering pollutants from rainfall, improve air quality by removing air pollutants and by reducing pollution associated with energy production (as a result of decreased air conditioning demand), provide habitat for a variety of species depending on the type of vegetation used, and even add aestheticvalue depending on how they are designed. Green fbof at the DPSNorth Training Facility in Sbuthlake The following tables outline recommendations for the built and natural environment. The first table includes new recommendations developed as a part of the 9astainability Ran. The second table is a brief summary of existing city policies and recommendations from other plan documents. • • - - • • • • - •0 SOUTHLAKE2030 35 �• 9rstainabilityMasterRan BuiTtIrRatural Environirmnit The ajilt &Natural EnWronmnt is broadly defined to indude fadlity developinent and land use. Vision, No. Recommendation/ Goals& Department Priority Implementation Metric Strategic Link policy Objectives Responsible Tier Tie Create an education outreach program that can inform residents Identify invasive species of these invasive species and BNE1 that can be harmful to methods to reduce propagation or Quality PD,9 PJV the existing flora and to eliminate these species. This Development fauna in the City. can include animals such as feral hogs and plants such as the Chinese privet. Fbsearch similar programs in other communities. Fifer to D9RE Quality Consider implementing a (Database of State Incentives for Development green building or LE® Penewables & Efficiency). Provide & BNE2 (Leadership in Energy and incentives, such as project Performance PDS Environmental Design) certification, for meeting Management incentive program. minimum green building and Service standards, or offering expedited Delivery permitting and a reduction in permit fees. Update the environmental resource protection map and Update map, using the SDuthlake Quality BNE3 update every 2 years. 2025 Environmental Fbsource Development PDS Peference the map during Protection Map asthe base. the development review process. Consider allowing credits for landscaping, impervious coverage and Allow for a certain percentage of open space when credit to be given for the use of Quality green/living roofs are green/living roofs within the Development BNE4 used in development zoning and landscape ordinance &Performance PDS projects. Also consider for commercial development. Management credits for using native Also allow credits for native and Service and/or adaptive plants, plants, adaptive plants, and use of Delivery reducing turf grass, and perennials instead of annuals. using perennials in place of annuals. Consider adopting a Pesearch and develop an carpool parking space ordinance for larger office Quality BNES ordinance for large office developments that would require Development PDS 2 developments. a minimum amount of carpool parking spaces near the building. • • - • • • • - •E 1 [SOUTHLAFE2030] 36 �• 9rstainabilityMasterRan BuiTtIrRatural Environirmnit The ajilt &Natural EnWronmnt is broadly defined to indude fadlity developinent and land use. Vision, No. Recommendation/ Goals& Department Implementation Metric Strategicl ink Priority policy Objectives Responsible Tier Tie Modify the Zoning Ordinance to Quality Provide incentives for allow for different incentives on Development projects that reduce their projects that reduce their & BNEB development footprint in development footprint such as but Performance PDS 2 order to reduce the urban not limited to allowing fora Management heat island effect. greater height or number of and Service stories permitted and reduce Delivery surface parking area. Consider updating and Quality revising the lighting As lighting technologies improve it Development BNE7 ordinance to address any will be necessary to update the & PDS new lighting CQty's lighting ordinance. Infrastructure technologies. Update and modernize Develop techniques that reduce Quality city engineering design the quantity of stormwater flow Development BNB3 standards to promote low and pollutant discharge to the & PD,9 PJV impact development. natural environment through the Infrastructure Oty's stormwater systems. • • - • • • • - • [90UTHLAKE2030] 37 S• • • SWainabilityMasterRan • •1 6dsting Recommendation / Policy Implementation Status Metric Minimize and manage ambient noise levels to protect public health and Enforce existing Existing - Noise the integrity of ecological systems Noise Ordinance Ordinance Minimize and manage light levelsto protect public health and the integrity of ecological systems Enforce existing Existing - Lighting • Evaluate optionsfor addressing and reducing light pollution (Area Lighting Ordinance Ordinance Rans E12) Continue to develop the infrastructure for and encourage the use of non - motorized travel options, such aswalking and biking (Area Rans E11) • Amend relevant development ordinancesto remove exemptions for sidewalk construction (Mobility Ran AT1) • Develop an education campaign to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists (Mobility Ran AT2) • Consider options and establish guidelines for improving pedestrian safety during festivals and special events in Town E�uare (Mobility Ran AT3) • On an annual basis, review the sidewalk priority list and prioritize sidewalk construction (Mobility Ran AT4) • Inventory and georeference all bicycle signage in the City. Identify routesthat may require additional signs (Mobility Ran AT5) • Explore options for encouraging bike rack installation at local businesses (Mobility Ran AT6) • Conduct bicycle and pedestrian counts (Mobility Ran AT7) Existing — In • Consider the addition of agrant writer/sidewalk coordinator position Track individual process and for grant writing, coordinating sidewalk and trail construction recommendations adopted in Area between departments and between public and private development through their Ransand projects, and managing bicycle/pedestrian educational outreach respective plans Mobility Master (Mobility Ran AT8) Ran • Consider elevated pedestrian crossings at all 4 corners of the intersection of Carroll Avenue and SDuthlake Boulevard (Mobility Ran AT9) • Inventory all crosswalks. Establish a maintenance schedule for crosswalks, specifying more frequent maintenance of crosswalks near schools (Mobility Ran AT10) • Implement the recommended crosswalk types whenever new crosswal ks are installed or existing crosswal ks are re -striped (Mobility Ran AT11) • Encourage pedestrian crossings at the i nt ersect ions of 1709 and Carroll and 1709 and Central through signage and the creation of a walkable environment. If necessary, consider methods to discourage mid -block crossings at Elate Elreet and Grand Avenue (Mobility Ran AT12) • Inventory and assess curb ramps and pedestrian signals. Develop a curb ramp and pedestrian transition plan (Mobility Ran AT13) • • - - • ' • • • - •E 90UTHLAKE2030 38 S• SWainabilityMasterPlan • •1 Bdsting Recommendation / Policy Implementation Status Metric Utilize data layers available from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Existing — Prepare reference maps that identify local ecology and wildlife corridors to customize a map Adopted from (Area Plans EB). for SDuthlake. Area Plans Consult with the Bob .ones Nature Center for additional input. R-,search practices Encourage development that allows floodplains, wetlandsand stream in other Existing— corridorsto remain in a natural state. Consider establishment of communities. Adopted from standard "no development" distances from these areas (Area Plans E3). Identify/adopt relevant ordinance Area Plans revisions. Protect existing tree cover and plant more trees. Special emphasis should be placed on: • Preserving tree buffers adjacent tofloodplains. Enforce Tree Existing —Tree • Preserving tree buffers adjacent to neighborhoods. preservation Preservation • Maintaining existing vegetation adjacent to roadways when wooded Ordinance Ordinance areas are developed. In addition, maintain Tree Oty USA status and evaluate options for improving tree protection. (Area Plans E3, E4, & E11) Track individual Existing — Bob recommendations Jones Nature Implement recommendations from the Bob .ones Nature Center & through the Bob Center & Preserve M aster Plan. .ones Nature Center Preserve Master & Preserve Master Plan Ran Pl • • - • • • - • L9oUTHLAFE2030j 39 �• SustainabilityMaster Ran ©OM M U N I TY VI TALI TY Cbmmunity Wtality encompasses health and wellness, safety, civic engagement, and arts and culture. 9milar to the term "sustainability," community vitality does not have a universally aooepted definition. In general, community vitality focuses on the aspects of a community that contribute to quality of life. As such, community vitality in 9)uthlake means sustaining and improving the well-being of those who live, work and play in SDuthlake through the promotion of health and wellness, safety, civic engagement, and arts and cultural initiatives. The following section introduces and expounds upon several topics of which the City of Sbuthlake can consider as they relate to increasing Community Vitality. Saveral of these topics come with recommendations within their descriptions. Following the brief summaries is a table of recommendations with respect to the topics, aswell as atable of existing City programs. Health and Wei I ness (Recommendations M, CV2, W, CV8) Across the country, increasing rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illnesses are prompting cities to implement local health initiatives. These cities recognize that health and wellness play an important role in community vitality and sustainability. In general, when people and families have easy accessibility to safe, clean and healthy options such as recreational opportunities (including sidewalks and trails), healthy food options, and medical care, the community prospers. Sbuthlake is fortunate to have many health and wellness providers, facilities, businesses, and programs within the 0ty. In addition, the City's parks offer a variety of recreational opportunities and the Community Sarvices Department organizes numerous recreation programs for all ages. Further, the Oty allocates funding annually toward the goal of a complete, seamless, and effective sidewalk and trail network. Additional strategies could elevate the Oty to becoming a regional leader in health and wellness. Examples of such strategies are outlined below. In the parentheses following the title of each subsection is a link that connects that item to a specific recommendation. There are many opportunities in Sbuthlake for fitness and recreation. However, an area where more attention can be dedicated concentrates on health and wellness outreach to the community as well as the staff. The City, acting as a partner, could leverage its ability to communicate with residents, and cooperate with local business and/or health care providers to deliver wellness -centered programs to Sbuthlake. The aty is in a unique position to explore partnerships with local hospitals, health care providers, and athletic/ fitness businesses for education and outreach on health and wellness topics for city staff as well as the community. The aty has made strides in this direction in recent years. For example, in FY14 the Human Fasources Department hosted an organization -wide health and wellness event at which employees visited with representatives from area hospitals, fitness centers, and restaurants, and learned about the resources available to live a healthier life. Another example of internal well ness includes the annual skin cancer and food screening. Additionally, the Community SBrvices Department facilitates programs throughout the year that blend • • - • • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2030 40 90,%stainability Master Ran recreation and entertainment. Many of the programs offered during the spring and summer months provide opportunities for citizens of all ages to stay active. Examples of these opportunities include Youth Fishing Day, Camp Mania, and SDftball for adults. These programs encourage an active lifestyle coupled with a community focus. 0 r 14 W_ Advances in technology have made information instantly available. Making a decision such as where to grab a meal or which park to visit may be as simple as a review found on the Internet. With that being said, the City of SDuthlake is able to make a wide variety of information readily available to residents and visitors. Fasidents in 93uthlake already depend on the various communication tools like the main City website or My93uthlakeNews, and an opportunity exists to provide health and wellness information to residents as well. In an effort to provide a broad list of fitness opportunities the City could, for example, coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce in order to create a health and wellness webpagewith Iinksto local resources. SDuthlake has avariety of restaurantsto choose from. Further, there are several dining optionswithin the City that offer healthier options for customers. Often, in a fast -paced society it can be challenging to determine which restaurants have healthy alternatives. It can take more time than necessary, however, to locate restaurantsthat serve healthy meals. The food landscape is changing and places now indicate whether they offer gluten -free menu items and even vegetarian options. The City can potentially dedicate the resources into developing a healthy dining guide, so that residents and visitors could identify eateries with wholesome menus. This would entail researching what qualifies particular items as "healthy." Evidence suggests that there have been efforts in other areas to construct criteria for which to base rankings, and illustrate the results in a comprehendible way. Not only could this document identify healthy establishments within the City, but also provide tips for selecting nutritive alternatives when ordering at a restaurant. This guide could benefit residents aswell as any visitorsto the City desiring a healthy meal. • • - - • • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2030 41 S• &&ainabilityMasterRan Fitness cities around the United Etates have initiated fitness challenges of varying size and scope. The purpose can be a holistic goal for the entire city, or personal goals. Some of the elements can include healthy dining suggestions, group workout sessions, personal workout routines, and can even be concluded with an event, such as a 5Kor fun run. In considering the various sustainability recommendations, the Oty can research other successful events, and consider launching one for the residents and staff in Sbuthlake, that meets the needs of this community. The Oty should also consider making such an PARK S RECREATION MONTH event a partnership between private fitness centers, healthy restaurants, athletic DULY stores, and even hospitalsto generate additional support through sponsorships. Such a challenge could bring positive attention to Sbuthlake, ensuring its position in the region as a healthy community. Efforts may also include citizen engagement to determine the level of interest in a citywide fitness challenge, or similar event. On a larger scale, the Oty of Sbuthlake partakes in National Parks and Facreation Month, which takes place in July. National Parks and Fecreation Month is a campaign sponsored by the National Facreation and Park Association (NF;PA), with the purpose of encouraging everyone to visit their city parks, embrace active lifestyles and improve their overall health. The City of Sbuthlake contains 1200+ acres of parkland, a Tennis Center, several sporting fields, and through the Community SBrvicesdepartment offersseveral recreational opportunities, such as athletic teams. Internally, the Human Fasources department hosts a fitness event for staff wanting to participate. In 2009 HRinitiated the "Lighten Up" challenge; between the 5 challenges employees have lost over 757 pounds. In 2014 HRwill unveil a new program and Oty employeeswill be eligible to participate. Contact with Nature (Fbcommendation CV6) The Guidebook on Local Farming for Healthy Communities by the North Carolina Department of Commerce contains language explaining that people have an inherently deep-seated connection with the natural environment. The text continues to explain that human health benefits from contact with nature by reducing stress. In fact, studies show that individuals exposed to nature scenes, even from a video screen, are better able to cope with and recover from stressors more directly than those without this same contact (Frumkin and Fox 2011a). Because of the vast park system throughout Sbuthlake, including the Bob .ones Nature Center, the Oty should explore partnerships to further cultivate and foster the Oty's residents to nature. Along Lake Grapevine is an intricate trail system, unique to the metroplex. Sbuthlake boasts scenic hiking paths as well as equestrian trails. BJNC Elaff already provides classes for individuals of all ages. For older adults and teens there are photography and nature classes, and for younger children is the Pathfinders Outdoor Preschool. By partnering with the Bob .ones Nature Center, the Oty increases the visibility of its natural landscape, providing residents and visitorsan opportunity to explore nature while being educated. Gardening, Community Agriculture, and Food Cooperatives (F3ecommendationsCV4, W) Sustainable gardening, locally sourced foods, and community agriculture can lead to not only a more vital selection of foods, but it can sustain a local economy and inherently boost the vitality of a community. Gardening allows for individuals to grow and sustain crops either close to or at their own residence. Not only does gardening provide education opportunities, it also gives citizens the opportunity to enjoy pesticide -free produce grown and harvested locally. Otiesaround the metroplex have begun pursuing community gardensand food cooperatives, and provided links and references for their residents. A great example of this is within the Oty of Denton. A website, feeddenton.org gives individuals living within or close -to Denton a list of local farms, cooperatives, community gardens, and even composting options. In moving forward with the various recommendations, the City of Sbuthlake should continue investigating these options, and identify waysto inform residentsof the inherent benefitsto the community at -large. • • - • • • • - •E SOLJTHLAKE2030 42 �• &stainabilityMasterRan The City of SDuthlake hosts multiple events throughout the year that bring together residents and visitors from other areas. These gatherings, such asElarsand Etripesin July, or Cktoberfest in the fall, have become yearly staples which people from all over the metroplex associate with SDuthlake. Aside from these annual events, there are possibilities for more common, even daily interactions, between residents of all ages. For example, community gardening is increasing in popularity, with several cities and organizations offering plots to those willing to either learn the skill, or teach others. These gardens bring together individuals in an effort to grow and harvest fruits and vegetables. �me organizations even donate the foods to non-profit Example of Community Garden organizations. Pesearch would need to be conducted, including citizen outreach and site visits, to determine the level interest in such pursuits. Community Sustained Agriculture (CSA) would not necessarily bring garden plots to SDuthlake, but rather, would allow for residents to purchase fresh produce from gardeners and/or farmers around the North Texas area. Often times, the gardeners/farmers allow a certain number of individuals to pay a flat -rate fee, and receive produce throughout the designated harvest season. SDuthlake can investigate hosting a weekly or monthly farmers market to allow easier access to CSA for the residents and food growers. An additional possibility rather than the City hosting a farmers market is to allow for third party organizations to use public space to sell fresh produce. The Oty can conduct research to see how other Oties in DFW are pursuing these markets, and facilitate dialogue with residents to determine interest levels. Historical Guide (Recommendation CV5) The City of S:)uthlake has a rich history. Additionally, the SDut Make Historical SDciety works to "Preserve the Tradition" of the Oty, which manifests in multiple ways. Of particular interest is the Buildings & Markers list which is kept and maintained on the SDciety's website. The Oty of SDuthlake has identified a relevant and meaningful way to collaborate with the Historical 9:)ciety; by combining resourcesand effort, a guide can be constructed which accurately and precisely locates sites of specific historical events. The purpose of constructing such a guide, or map, is to aid in the development process. The SDuthlake of old was a sparsely populated region in the Eastern Cross Timbers; now, of course, SDuthlake is known for its' scenic landscape (Tree City USA, Certified Scenic Oty 2012-2017) and SDuthlake Town E�uare. As development continues in SDuthlake, accessibility to a guide identifying these historical placeswould prove beneficial in the continuing effort to " Preserve the Tradition." Safety (Recommendation CV9) According to Healthy Communities By Design, "the perceived safety of a neighborhood, often as important asthe actual safety, impactsthe health/well-being of children and adults by affecting engagement in physical and social activities, which subsequently impacts levels of isolation, obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure." With that being said, the notion of safety extends beyond locks on a door. Rather, a "healthy community' incorporates several • • - • • • • - •E SOUTHLAKE2030 43 S• ,%stainabr ityMasterRan elements such as parks and recreation opportunities into its fabric. Through the passage of sustainability plan that considersthese important items, Sbuthlake puts itself in a good position for a healthy future. CPT® certification may provide relevant insight related to safety, and should be researched further by City staff. Examples of past attendees include law enforcement officers, engineers, city administrators, and city planners. Some of the volunteer programs offered through the City have an inherent safety component, such as the Citizens on Patrol (OOPs), Community Emergency Pesponse Team (CERT), and even the S)uthlake Mounted Patrol. Each of these programs allow for residents to give back to the community, while promoting public safety. A citizenry that places emphasis on such volunteer programswill become a more resilient community down the road. Post -Secondary Educational Opportunities (Recommendation CV10) The Oty of Sbuthlake currently offers many programs for citizens of all ages. The Community Sarvices department facilitates camps, dubs, classes and more, that vary depending on the time of year. Some existing educational opportunities include classes on the subjects of: science, technology, nature, cooking, art, engineering, and even babysitting. The Sbuthlake Public Library offers a number of educational programs and services, including a summer reading dub for kids. For teens, the library offers assistance regarding the selection of a university, what to study while in school, homework assistance, and even alternative education programs. The Bob Jones Nature Center also provides unique educational opportunities for individuals of all ages including photography classes, composting workshops, stargazing and edible plant identification classes, and even guided nature hikes. Despite all of the previously mentioned educational prospects within Sbuthlake, the Oty can further explore post -secondary educational opportunities. By continuing to update and maintain the cumulative list of educational courses, the Oty gives residents a comprehensive list of these possibilities, - ! making the selection of one nearly effortless. Support for Caregvers(Recommendation CV11) According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, "65.7 million caregivers make up 29%of the U.S adult population fbndering of Fhase 1 of the Communityfbareation Center, which providing care to someone who is ill, disabled or aged." includes the Senior Activity Center Withthat being said, people may forget about the needsof those providing this care. There are resources for caregivers, and it is important to ensure that these individuals recognize the support that existsfor them. For example, the United • • - • • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2030 44 S• SustainabilityMaster Ran Way of Tarrant County houses division called the Area Agency on Aging. This organization "works with local organizations to develop and provide services that benefit older adults, people with disabil it ies and caregivers." Many other organizations, such as Family Caregivers Online provide free information and help for those taking care of the elderly. Moving forward, it will be important for the City of S)uthlake to reach out tothese organizations and facilitate partnerships. The residents of Sbuthlake who either care for, or may potentially soon care for a disabled or elderly individual need to be aware of the resources available to them. This is a great opportunity for the Oty to consolidate all of the information available to residents of Tarrant County, and provide it in a concise and comprehensible format. Additionally, the City of S)uthlake operates 13Bnior Activity Center, to which anyone over the age of 55 can join. The City can use the SBnior Activity Center to promote caregiving resources. With that being said, Phase I of the Community Facreation Center begins construction in late 2014, the first phase including anew senior center. This brand new facility will provide more space for seniors, and could potentially benefit caregivers as well. A larger space can mean programs that extend to caregivers whom are responsible for bringing seniors tothe center. The City should conduct research to find out how other senior centersoperate, and learn about extending certain programs to those in caregiving roles. Arts and Culture The Qty of 9:)uthlake is committed to bringing art into the City. This is evidenced by the revision of the public art policy in 2007, and the Public Art Master Ran as part of the Sbuthlake 2030 Ran. Some of the goals of such a plan are to create abetter visual environment for the aty's residents and visitors, encourage the participation of citizens in the process of displaying art pieces, heighten the awareness and appreciation for art, and more. Additionally, the S)uthlake Arts Council advises the City Council on all matters related to public art in Sbuthlake. The recent opening of the DPS North Training Facility featured several public art sculptures, not to mention the pieces on display at the DPS Headquarters facility. Art displayscan be seen around the City, such asin various roundabouts and within SbuthlakeTown Square. _A FUblic art featured at the DFSNorth Training Facility (Above). FUblic art featured in a Qty roundabout as well as Town Square (Below). • • - • • • • - • [SDUT-ILAFE2030] 45 S• &&ainabilityMasterRan Not only does public art take form of a sculpture or mural, but also includes wayfinding and signage around the City. These installments effectively work to brand the City, making it identifiable from other cities in the region. It is important in the future to continue encouraging and budgeting for the inclusion of art pieces in city projects. Through funds such asthe Public Art Fund, the aty has money available to be used for the financing of public art. In order to continue being economically sustainable while pursuing such art commissions, it is important to continue budgeting for the appropriately. Example sgnage taken from the Wayfinding Master Pan The table featured on the next two pages outlines the recommendations for the Community Vitality section of the Sistainability Ran. • • - • • • • - • [90UTHLAKE2030] 46 �• 9rstainabilityMasterRan Community Oommunity Vitality encompasses health and weliness, safety, dWc engagement, and atts and culture. Vision, No. Recommendation/ Implementation Metric Goals& Department Priority Strategiclink policy Objectives Responsible Tier Tie Pesearch optionsfor promoting Performance Identify and promote healthy dining options and gauge Management W healthy dining options interest of local restaurants. & Service 7.2 ED, PDS within the City. Fbsearch and establish criteria "healthy' Delivery for designation. Continue to explore Continue to provide health and options for partnerships wellness events for city staff. Performance with local hospitals, Explore options for expanding Management health care providers, outreach on health and wellness & Service CV2 and athletic/fitness to the community. Fbr example, Delivery; 7.2, 9.1, 9.3 HR C$ PDS businesses for education expand participation by health Partnerships and outreach on health and wellness providers at city- & and wellness topics for sponsored events, such as Volunteerism city staff as well as the SDuthlake Simmer Kickoff. community. Compile a listing of health and wellness resources within the City, which may be developed by Performance Create a health and expanding Management ED, PD,9 C$ CV3 wellness webpage with SDuthlakeBuisnesses.com to & Service 7.2 HR links to local resources. include a health/wellness Delivery category. Consider subcategories such as fitness and health care providers. Fbsearch level of citizen interest in participating in community Explore opportunities to gardens. Provide education to Performance GY4 encourage community citizens on community and Management 7.2, 7.5 CS and backyard gardening. backyard gardens. Orden types & Service may include vegetable, herb, Delivery butterfly, and drought -tolerant ornamental gardens. Work with the SDuthlake Historical SDciety to create a reference guide Prepare a map with locations and partnerships CV5 of historical sites and associated guide with & 4.9 PDS structuresthat maybe descriptions of local historical Volunteerism used during the sites and structures. development review process. • • - • • • - • [90UTHLAKE2030] 47 �• SrstainabilityMasterRan Community Oommunity Vitality encompasses health and weliness, safety, dWc engagement, and atts and culture. Vision, No. Recommendation/ Implementation Metric Goals& Department Priority Strategiclink policy Objectives Responsible Tier Tie Communicate with the Bob ones Explore opt ions to Nature Center regarding Partnerships GV6 promote nature partnership opportunities, or & 7.2, 9.3 CS programs at the Bob ways to get the word out on the Volunteerism ,ones Nature Center. programs offered at the nature center. Provide information on Fbsearch availability of local food local food cooperatives cooperatives and community Partnerships CV7 and community supported agriculture. Provide & 7.2 ED, CS 2 supported agriculture and maintain a listing of local Volunteerism (�) food cooperatives and CSAson the Oty's website. Consider establishing an Fbsearch similar programs held in Performance annual Otywide fitness other communities. Assess Management CV8 challenge (Ex: PHIT benefits/costs and determine if & Service 7.2, 9.3 C$ HR 2 America Mayors Fitness such a program should be held in Delivery Challenge). SDuthlake. As the character of the Pesearch and consider options, City changes due to such as Crime Prevention tourism and more Through Environmental Design Safety & 5.1, 5.2, CV9 visitors come into the (�®) and expansion of safety �curity 5.10 DPS City, consider options outreach programs, such asthe for maintaining and Business SafetyS?ries. improvingsafety. Compile and provide information Promote existing on existing educational programs, educational such as but not limited to opportunities for all age preschools, available enrichment Performance CV10 groups and explore programs for preschool and Management 9.2 ED CS options to expand post- school age children, and adult & Service secondary educational education opportunities. Delivery opportunities. Consider options for expanding post -secondary educational opportunities. Compile and provide information Explore options for on existing support groups for Performance promoting and/or caregivers. Examples may Management CV11 expanding availability of include groups for children of & Service 9.3 CS support groups for aging parents and groups for Delivery caregivers. parents of children with special needs. • • - • • • • - • [SOUTHLAFE2030] 48 �• SustainabilityMaster Ran WASTE M I N I M I ZAII ON Waste Minimization addresses waste reuse, recycling and overall reduction in waste generation. Recycling in Southlake In late 2013, the City of SDuthlake updated its recycling and trash contract with Fapublic 9?rvices. Before the renewed contract, recycling was limited to a small bin that residents placed at the curb for manual collection. As a result of several contract adjustments, residents can choose between either 65 or 96-gallon recycling wheeled -carts, which can be pulled directly to the curb for collection. Not only is the automated system safer for Fepublic employees, it also increases a home's capacity to recycle. Fasidents even have the option to add another recycling cart to their home, for an additional monthly fee. 9nce the contract update, the City has recycled over 2,500 tons of material through the curbside recycling program. The partnership between the City and Fapublic can lead to increased visibility with regard to recycling. The City should investigate the possibility of co -hosting a home recycling event where residents can learn about the benefits of recycling, and tips for reducing waste. Below are some examples of recycling and waste minimization programs within SDuthlake. In addition to residential recycling and trash collection, the City offers commercial services through Fapublic as well. Each business within SDuthlake has the ability to set-up a contract with Fapublic 9?rvices. Qirbside leaf recycling The leaf recycling program gives citizens the opportunity to place their bagged leaves on the curb and have them collected to be recycled rather than ending up in the landfill. 9noe this program began in 2008, SDuthlake residents have bagged and recycled around 1900 tons of leaves. The leaves that accumulate in and around a landscape represent a valuable natural resource that can be used to provide landscaped areas with a good source of organic matter and nutrients. The City website provides insightful commentary about the benefits of leaf recycling which includesthe following information: During the year, at least 20%of the solid waste generated by Texans comes from grass clippings, tree leaves and other 1 landscape wastes. Of the landscape waste half is composed of tree leaves. Bagging leaves and placing them into the curbside garbage collection system uses valuable landfill space, removes nutrients from the environment, and costs cities and the people of Texas more in increased taxes and service fees. Leaves contain 50-80%of the nutrients plant extracts from the soil and air during the growing season. Crud Cruiser Drop off Event The City of SDuthlake conducts two household hazardous waste drop-off days each year, typically one in the spring and one in the fall. Through a partnership with the Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center, residents of SDuthlake may bring acceptable items to the mobile collection center to dispose of hazardous waste. Improper disposal of these hazardous materials can negatively affect the environment by introducing chemicals into the natural environment. By seeking opportunities such asthis, the City bolsters its environmental position and reduces its carbon footprint. • • - - • • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2030 49 S• SustainabilityMaster Ran Cell Phone and Ink Cartridge Recyding Cell phones and ink cartridges maybe dropped off at the Sbuthlake Public Library, Teen Court Office at DPS Headquarters and the Community Sarvices office in Town Hall. Ohristmas Tree Recyding Fbcycling Christmas trees save valuable landfill space. Peal Christmas trees are biodegradable, which means they can be easily reused or recycled for mulch and other purposes. In Sbuthlake, Christmas trees can be dropped off during the program at Bicentennial Park, and the city will turn the tree into wood chips. Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy (Recommendation WM 1) Environmentally friendly products are becoming more accessible as well as affordable. M any construction companies or developers may not default to selecting these products when planning their projects. By creating an environmentally preferred purchasing policy, and encouraging developers to follow the guidelines, the City demonstrates its commitment to the environment and the community at large. Cities such as Durham, NCand the Township of Bernards, NJ have begun publishing these documents to their websites. The Oty of Sbuthlake in researching this process will be able to ultimately write and implement a policy of its own. There are many resources on the subject, including literature from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that provides guidance on creating a policy, aswell asevaluating green products and services. Facilitate Partnerships in Composting (Recommendation WM2) Composting isthe process of mixing organic itemsthat may normally find their way to the trash can, and using them to produce healthy, sustainable soil. The EPA lists several methods of composting, which P includes the backyard method. According to the website, "Backyard or .} onsite compositing can be conducted by residents and other small - quantity generators of organic waste on their own property. By composting these materials onsite, homeowners and select businesses can significantly reduce the amount of waste that needs to be disposed of and thereby save money from avoid disposal costs." The EPA mentions several additional benefits including a reduction in the need for water, _. fertilizers, and pesticides. The Bob Jones Nature Center in Sbuthlake hosts composting workshops throughout the year. The City of Sbuthlake has an opportunity to contact and coordinate with the Bob Jones Nature Center to promote the processof composting. In reaching out to the Bob Jones Nature Center, the Oty can include the school district in these discussions. 9milar to collaborating with regard to recycling, including younger generations in thiseducation experience allows for the continual passage of information, which can stir interest in the process of composting. Increase Educational Programs to Encourage Recycling and Waste Diversion (Recommendation WM3) Kids spend most of their days in the classroom. There are opportunities in Sbuthlake to get the younger generations interested in recycling. The EPA website provides tips for improving a recycling program, and one of these tips mentions t hat "Schools are a prime spot for recycli ng wit h t he opport unit ies to educate children and easy access for parents to drop off home recycling." By partnering with the Carroll Independent school district, the Oty of Scuthlake can broaden its resources and increase exposure and awareness about recycling and waste diversion techniques. The Oty should research successful partnerships between municipal itiesand schools to identify programs worth pursuing. Across the United Elates there have been effective recycling programs that began in schools. • • - - • • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2030 50 %SustainabilityMaster Ran Another opportunity includes collaborating with Bob .ones Nature Center (B,NC) to get kids interested in recycling and -- composting at a young age. The Oty of 9)uthlake can work closely with B,NCto promote events at the nature preserve to la increase participation and generate additional interest. The Community Sarvices Department currently facilitates several recycling/waste mitigation events. Through the Keep Sbuthlake Beautiful program, the Oty manages events such as the local version of The Great American Cleanup, the nation's largest community improvement program. During this event, volunteers come together to improve their community by beautifying parks and recreation areas, handling recycling collections, picking up litter, planting trees and flowers, and conducting educational programs and litter -free events. In addition to the programs currently managed by the Community Sarvices Department, other nationwide and local events can be researched to determine if and when Sbuthlake should pursue additional programs. Further, through the updated trash and recycling contract with Fapublic Sarvices, the Oty is able to conduct a recycling event during which Fapublicwill conduct an informational session to explain the recycling program. Construction and Demolition (RecommendationsWM4, WM6) According to the EPA, Construction and Demolition (C&D) materials "consist of the debris generated during the construction, renovation, and demolition of buildings, roads, and bridges." The EPA website further explains that the reduction of these C&D materials "conserves landfill space, reduces the environmental impact of producing new materials, creates jobs, and can reduce overall building project expenses through avoided purchase/disposal costs." IFM certification standards include several recommendations for C&D waste reduction. In fact, in order for a new construction building to attain IEM certification, it must include a waste management plan. According to the IEM website, the intent for this plan is to "reduce construction and demolition waste disposed of in landfills and incineration facilities by recovering, reusing, and recycling materials." In 2014 the Oty of Sbuthlake finished construction of the DPS North Training Facility, which was planned and built -- according to IEM 91ver standards. In the future, the City should look to include following IFED ,top certification requirements in the initial planning a discussions. The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) maintains a page directly focused on the p _ notion of C&D management. The website includes information regarding regional recycling centers, the benefits of recycling C&D waste, funding 1146 2t 1 S €!�+'�_ =, opportunities, and additional resources such as municipal ordinances on the subject. Given the amount of development within the City, Sbuthlake can consider legislation to encourage or require construction companiesto manage their waste in a sustainable way. According to buildings.com, there are key advantages associated with locally sourcing construction materials. Their website states: "Consider how far a product must travel between its point of origin, the manufacturing site, and your building site. Each step of the journey burns transportation fuel. If you cut down on the travel distance, however, a product's environmental impact is greatly lessened." Further, the U.S Green Building Council (U9DBC) through its IEM rating system provides "added incentives" for "purchasing domestic or locally manufactured products and materials meeting criteria" (usgbc.org). As noted earlier, the 0ty of Sbuthlake constructed its DPSNorth Training Facility according • • - - • • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2030 51 S• SustainabilityMaster Ran to IFM 91ver standards. Among many other criteria such as the use of pervious pavers and a green roof is mention of locally sourcing construction materials. The City should continue to encourage environmentally friendly purchasing and construction within Sbuthlake. This notion can additionally apply to the future construction of Capital Improvement Projectswithin the City of Sbuthlake. Reducingthe Use of PlasticBags, non -reusable containers(Recommendation WM5) The website A Bag's Life provides a comprehensive list of registered business that allows for customers to return plastic bags to participating locations, in order to be recycled. Identifying these businesses is simple; all an individual must do is type in a zip code, and the distance which they are willing to travel in order to recycle. That individual simply then makes the trek to the identified business and places their film plastic bags in the receptacle. The City can add these links to its website to ensure that residents have all of the information they need in order to recycle plastic grocery bags if they choose to do such. At the Municipal level, the City of Tucson used legislation to incentivize area businessesto assist the citizens in recycling these bags; the City passed a plastic bag ordinance requiring retailers who distribute film plastic bags to have a film plastic recycling container on site with the appropriate signage posted regarding the program. The City can research partnerships with business around SDuthlake to - A mitigate the use of non -reusable containers. By exploring eco-friendly containers, the amount of non-recyclable/compost able materials ending up 71rw in the landfill could possibly decline. 9milar to how dine -in restaurants provide cutlery and plates, the City could also research the possibility of encouraging the use of reusable containers. There are several distributors manufacturing such products, some of which are made from quickly renewable resources such as sugar cane. Another possibility for the City isthe offering of incentivesto patronsthat provide their own cups at restaurants, such asasmall discount on fountain drinksor coffee. Abroader goal could include creating a distinguishable cup that businesses around the City recognize, that gives the consumer a small discount for using it. The potential benefitsare reduced costsfor the consumer, and lesswaste ending up in a landfill. The following pages include a table featuring the recommendations developed specifically for the Waste Minimization section of the Sistainability Plan. • • - - • • • - • LSouTHLV<E2030 52 iiq -• 9rstainabilityMasterRan Waste Minimization 'M Waste Minimization addresses • and overall reductiongeneration. VisionGoals Recommendation/ Department Priority No. Implementation Metric Strategic Link & Objectives Policy Responsible Tier Tie P eview the City's purchasing Establish a formal policy and consider adding Performance environmentally elements where appropriate Management WM1 preferred and cost comparable that & Service 7.1,7.3 RN purchasing policy. include preferred Delivery environmentally sustainable vendors. Continue to work with the Bob ones Nature Center in Facilitate promoting the composting Performance WM2 partnerships in classes offered at the center. Management 7.5, 9.1 CS composting. Consider partnerships with & Service school districts or other Delivery organizations to expand composting locally. Increase Work with other local educational agencies such as a -SD and Performance programs and promote within the aty to Management WM3 continue to the residents, information & Service 7.2, 7.7, 9.1, C$ PW, PDS 2 encourage recycling about recycling programs, Delivery, 9.3 and waste products and other practices Partnerships& diversion. to encourage waste Volunteerism reduction. Promote construction and Promote awareness to the demolition (CS D) development and waste reduction and construction industry in the Partnerships & WM4 recycling. Facilitate City regarding savings and Volunteerism, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 PD,9 PW 2 partnerships benefits in recycling Quality between the construction byproducts and Development development providing information and community and guidance on providers. aS,D recyclers. • • - • • • - •M [SDUTHLAFE2030] 53 �• 9rstainabilityMasterRan No. Waste Minimization Waste Minimization addresses • and overall reductiongeneration.% Vision, Goals Recommendation/ Implementation Metric Strategic Link & Objectives Department Priority Policy Responsible Tier Tie Work with local businesses to explore options for reducing the use of Evaluate potential plastic bags and opportunities with local disposable carry -out businesses on ways of WM5 food containers. reducing typical wastes Partnerships & 6.1, 6.2, 9.3 ED, PDS 2 Options may include associated with business Volunteerism distribution of operations including reusable shopping shopping bags, carry out bags, a SDuthlake containers, cups, etc. cup for discounted refills at local restaurants, etc. Consider using Evaluate the feasibility in Performance regionally sourced costs and benefits of using Management WM6 or recycled content locally sourced materials for &ive 7.3, 7.5 C� FW materials for infrastructure projects within Delivery, y, infrastructure the Oty's Capital Infrastructure projects. Improvements Program. • • - • • • • - • [SOUTHLAKE2030] 54 �• SustainabilityMasterRan Transportation addresses mobility and infrastructure needs for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians The topic of transportation is one of the most important issues for any community. As such, transportation has its own standalone comprehensive plan document — the Mobility Master Ran. However, no discussion on sustainability is complete without addressing transportation. Accordingly, the purpose of this section is not to repeat or replace the Mobility Master Ran, but rather to focus specifically on transportation as a component of a sustainable community. In fact, transportation touches on every focus area discussed in this Sistainability Ran — Water Fasources, Energy Fasources, Built & Natural Environment, Community Vitality, Waste Minimization, and Economic/Fiscal Wellness — as briefly summarized below. Water Resources Fbadway surfaces, parking lots, and sidewalks are traditionally impervious surfaces that contribute to stormwater runoff. F�unoff can cause flooding, erosion, habitat destruction, storm sewer overflows, infrastructure damage, and contamination of streams, rivers, and other water bodies. Accordingly, the design of a community's transportation system — such as location, width, and composition — can have a significant impact on a community's water resources. Methods for addressing stormwater runoff, such as the use of pervious surfaces, are discussed in the Water Fasources section. Perviouspavers used at the DPSNorth Training Facilityin S)uthlake Energy Resources Automobiles typically run on fossil fuel, which is a finite resource. Because electrically powered vehicles are becoming more commonplace, the costs associated with purchasing these resources is beginning to decline. As noted in the introductory section, the City currently maintains a ,Clean Fleet." As of today, the City of Sbuthlake has 39 vehicles which can run on E85, 23 vehicles that can run on B20 BioDiesel, and 7 hybrid vehicles. As the City purchases vehicles in the future, it can use the Clean Fleet Vehicles FL -solution as motivation to continue using alternative fuel vehicles. Another program currently in place is alternative work schedules for employees. In 2008 the City instituted policy which permitted employees to flex their time. Not only does this reduce energy consumption during the workday, but also • • - - • • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2030 55 S• SustainabilityMaster Ran decreases employee VMT. The City can encourage this program to new hires and existing staff to ensure its success in the future. One way the City integrated sustainable energy practices with construction, was regarding the planning of the FM 1938 extension. This project, set to begin construction in F12015, incorporates energy -efficient lighting and signage on the roadway. �� # Built & Natural Environment / Greenroads Certification (fbcommendation 73) The transportation system forms one of the most visible and TM permanent elements of the built community. According to [%PGreenroads their manual, "Greenroads is a voluntary third -party rating system for road projects.. Ultimately, Greenroads seeks to recognize and reward roadway projects that exceed public expectations for environmental, economic and social performance." Fbadway construction projects generally use a lot of resources, energy, and can disrupt the natural environment. The Greenroads certification process includes scoring projects based on a set of pre -determined credits, varying in scope and the total amount of points that can be attained through meeting their requirements. For example, using Long Life Pavement can earn a project 5 points, while conducting a stormwater cost analysis can only result in a single point. Currently, only one project in Texas has been Greenroads certified, which presents a great opportunity in 9)uthlake for positive recognition at the national level. While the certification program requiresthe filing of an application to obtain the certification, the intent here would be to possibly adopt some of the standards within the Greenroads program much in the same way that specific LE® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) practices have been looked at and adopted within this plan. Community Vitality Active transportation, fbnning and bgging Trails (fbcommendation 72) Active transporation refers to human -powered modes of travel — primarily walking and cycling. The benefits of active transportation are numerous and include improved public health, acleaner environment, reduced congestion, increased social interaction, and improved quality of life. In addition, walking and cycling are convenient and economical. The results of the Otizen Satisfaction Survey indicated that sidewalks were a priority for the residents of Sbuthlake. As a result, since 2009 over 33,974 linear feet of sidewalk have been constructed. Additionally, the City website now includes up-to-date information on sidewalk construction through the 9dewalk Priority List. Further, through the Neighborhood 9dewalk Matching Funds Program, Homeowners Associations can request to participate in a sidewalk participation agreement, whereby 50% matching funds of the costs associated with designing and constructing sidewalks within neighborhoods are provided 5 t �,,,_� S, by the City. By providing; sidewalks within the Oty, and connecting t hese f: lilies "' — I . walkways to destinations k Put# -�•rt� �' l P �kh such as restaurants and ` • -� shopping, the City and its , residents are able to reduce their carbon footprint while also encouraging a healthy alternative to driving. '== The cycling community is growing in popularity. In FY14, Oty staff partnered with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and other regional municipalities to promote the coordination of a regional bicycle/pedestrian trail network. 9milar to the ideology behind the Cotton Belt Trail, cyclists and walkers often are halted on their commutes because regional linkages are broken; this is a direct result of failing to plan at the regional level. In an effort • • - - • • • • - •E SOUTHLAKE2030 56 Mon IT %SustainabilityMasterPlan to remedy this issue, the Tri-County Trail Network was formed, consisting of several cities near S)uthlake, the DFW airport, and the NCTCOG. Meetings were held to find holes in the bicycle/pedestrian trail networks for these various stakeholders, and to foster open communication so that these groups could plan together. In addition to identifying failed linkages, discussions were held about adopting consistent language and building standards, so each city/organization would essentially be on the same page when it comes down to development and construction. The Oty should continue its role in this planning effort to make sure that Sbuthlake is included in the linkages. The benefits of connecting to other citiesthrough such a network will increase bicycle tourism and solidify Sbuthlake's spot as a bicycle - friendly community. A unique identifier of Sbuthlake is the sustained natural environment. The Otizen Satisfaction Survey has expressed that sidewalks are a large priority in the Oty, which has led to thousands of linear feet in * - paved sidewalk being added to the Oty. With all of that being said, the Oty has not developed a comprehensive list of running and jogging trails. A map would not only benefit the residents, but also any visitor �W wanting to run, hike, jog, or walk in a new location. Further, as the City seeks to attract high -profile companies, a strong running and trail network may help to give the aty a slight edge when compared against cities that are heavily developed; it is no secret that quality of life is important to companies seeking to relocate or select a headquarters location. Bob .ones Nature Center (B,NQ provides trail maps for those who choose to hike near the Grapevine Lake area. By coordinating with B,NQ the Oty can includethese maps in the canon of Sbuthlake trails. Moving forward, the GIS Division of the Ranning and Development Sarvices Department should begin adding running and jogging trails as a layer to its mapping, in order to provide this information to outdoor enthusiasts, visitors, and anyone curious about trails in the Oty. The City may seek to collaborate with local running dubs, and/or area running outfitters for assistance with this project. Another possible partnership is with Carroll ISD and the cross country teams. Given the familiarity with the preferred running routes within the Oty, coaches, student athletes, and Carroll administration may be able to provide valuable insight into the trails within Sbuthlake. Additionally, there are mobile applications which ultimately crowd -source running routes. In other words, individuals around the City allow for their device to trade them while they running, and the app creates a path of that running route. The digital log of these routes can be accessed by anyone in the public, which creates an opportunity for the City to select those which are safe and accessible to aII. In addition to being cost-effective, this resource could turn into a community engagement tool, as residentsare encouraged to share their safe and accessible running mapswith the Oty. • • - - • • • - • 1 [souTHLAFE2030] 57 S• SustainabilityMaster Ran Alternative Modes of Transportation (Recommendation T1) As C-IJuthlake continues to develop, and the uty grows as a destination for tourists and conferences, moving from place to place without the use of a vehicle will become increasingly complex. For example, at the intersection of Sbuthlake Blvd. (1709) and Carroll, three major developments exist: Sbuthlake Town E�uare, J1ops of Sbuthlake, and Park Village. The proximity of these developments makes walking between them possible, yet, heavy traffic presents a challenge with regard to getting across each street. The City should investigate possible remedies to this issue. Prospective pursuits include a gondola system (aerial tramway), a walking bridge, trolley, or Trolley in Fort Collins, Colorado subterranean tunnel. Additionally, City staff should continue researching these possible solutions, and conduct a study to determine their feasibility. Gondola systems (aerial tramways) have gotten more attention in recent years. More typically associated with ski resorts, Cities such as Portland, Oregon and B Paso, Texas have installed and begun operating these systems. Before selecting any of the aforementioned options, however, Sbuthlake would need to conduct a study to justify any recommendation. Considering key pointsof interest in the City, aswell asthe amount of pedestrian trafficwithin the City and cost, the City would better position itself to pursue any alternative forms of transportation. Safety The notion of safety strongly ties into the sustainability of a community. If residents do not feel comfortable using the resources available to them, such as sidewalks, the benefits are not truly being realized. With that being said, the City must consider that encouraging active transportation is not a simple as building the sidewalks, but also encouraging a culture of accommodating those that choose to walk or bike to destinations. Proper signage must be visible from the street where shared -lanes exist. In order for Sbuthlake to remain a bicycle -friendly community, the City must invest in the infrastructure that accommodatescydistsand walkers. City staff should investigate the creation of a map detailing the safest trails/ sidewalks streets for bicyclists and pedestrian travelers. By maintaining this document, active transportation becomes safer by informing residents and tourists of the most bicycle -friendly pathways in S)uthlake. This can include trail maps, as well as on -street and off- street shared use infrastructure. The document can include safe routes to schools, parks, and other locations such as major retail centers. The NCF03G provides various bicycle and pedestrian safety information on its' website. This page includes materials specifically for adults as well as materials specific to kids. By promoting this material within the City, residents of S)uthlake will have accessto safety guides and resourceswhich make preparing for a ride or hike safer. The City of Sbuthlake currently maintains four roundabouts. Not only do these traffic calming measures feature beautiful pieces of public art, but they also increase safety for individuals driving through them. In the National Cooperative Highway Fasearch Program Faport 672, the U.S Department of Transportation in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration published a study specifically on roundabouts. According to the study, "The use of roundabouts is a proven safety strategy for improving intersection safety by eliminating or altering conflict types, reducing crash severity, and causing driversto reduce speedsasthey proceed into intersections' (5-4). • • - - • • • • - •E SOUTHLAKE2030 58 S• ,%stainabriltyMasterRan As a direct response to the 2013 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, the City formed the Office of Traffic Management (OTM). The purpose of this team is to bring together City staff members to identify ways to make 9)uthlake streets, sidewalks, and pathways easier to navigate so residents and visitors can get where they need to go in the safest and fastest way possible. Elaff members in the Office of Traffic Management represent many departments, including the City Manager's Office, Police, Public Works, Fire, Panning and Development Sarvices, Economic Development, and Community Sarvices. The City can continue investing in the OTM to ensure that anyone on City streets, sidewalks, and pathways feels safe. Waste Minimization The Adopt -A Eireet program facilitated by Keep Sbuthlake Beautiful gives families and groups the opportunity to help their community by collecting litter and beautifying roadsides four times a year. This is similar to the Don't Mess with Texas Adopt -A -Highway program. Unchecked litter can lead to dangerous road conditions. This program helps mitigate some of these issues while allowing residents the ability to give back to the environment. Ec onomid Fiscal Wellness Iq Awell-maintained transportation system that allows efficient accessto goods, services, and homes is also important for a community's fiscal well-being. According to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, the average annual cost of congestion for aTexas household is$1500. There are costs associated with pursuing sustainable transportation projects. The question becomes how to minimalize the financial impact, while attaining quality and beneficial goods and services. Additionally, the City must factor in the importance of fostering a culture that welcomes and encourages sustainable modes of transportation. Cities have begun to partner with healthcare providersand local businessto stimulate this development. For example, bike rack programs in the metroplex allow for business owners to pay essentially 1/3 the cost of installing a bike rack in front of their business. This not only a000mmodates cyclists, but also encouragesthe practice. By investigating these partnerships, the City can share the costs associated with these installations, by subsidizing the program. This program in Sbuthlake could look similar to the Neighborhood 9dewalk Matching Funds Program. The following page containsthe recommendations developed for the Transportation section of the 9astainability Pan. • • - - • • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2030 59 iiq q• 9rstainabilityMasterRan �`IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITransportation �10 Vision, No. Recommendation/ Policy Implementation Metric StrategcLink Goals& Department Priority Objectives Responsible Tier Tie Consider alternative Conduct a study to evaluate Mobility, modes of transportation possible mode(s) of F ance Ti at key transportation throughout anage Management 3.8, 6.3, ®, PW, PDS destinations/tourist key locationswhich promote & �rvice 7.6 attractionsto promote economic development Delivery economic development. within the Oty. Create a map with collaboration of Oty Create and distribute a departments involved with Mobility, map of contiguous traiIsand sidewalksand any FLrformance 3.3, 4.6, T2 running andjogging running dubs or Management 7.9 PD$ C$ PVA/ 2 trails. organizations to show & SBrvice preferred or recommended Delivery running and jogging trails throughout the City. Consider designing city Evaluate the ability to Mobility, infrastructure projectsto integrate sustainable FL-rformance incorporate appropriate practices of the Green roads Management 3.2, 3.9, CS Greenroads practices or Certification into our Oty & �rvice 7.3 ' to earn Greenroads design guidelines for street Delivery Certification*. construction standards. • • - • • • • - • [SOUTHLALE2030] 60 �• SustainabilityMasterRan Ensure monetary resources are provided in a fiscally conservative manner necessary to support the community's needs The purpose of the Economic/ Financial Wellness section of the Sistainability Ran is to understand the City's future ability to maintain current level of services and fund the recommendations adopted as part of the 9)uthlake 2030 Ran. The SDuthlake 2030 Ran contains 17 different elements and those elements include recommendations for future infrastructure and programs to allow the City to maintain a similar level of service as is being experienced today. To assist the City in this analysis, the City retained private consulting firm of OtyBase.Net, Inc. whose principal Lewis McCain has over 30 years of experience working in local government creating financial plans. This final section of the Sistainability Ran will analyze the City's ability to maintain service levels, and to implement the recommendations proposed in the various SDut Make 2030 plans. Introduction This plan is the culmination of a number of concerted efforts and decisions rooted in sound management principles established over the last two decades. It has been an ongoing process. A plan is a snapshot and has great value, but a process is ongoing and adaptive. The process has boundaries yet envisions flexibility as events and assumptions change. With this plan the City ismemorialiang strong financial management practices and committing to continuetheir use into the future to ensure financial wellness. Support Resource Allocation Decision Making with - Achieve Prioritization of Fiscal Health Programs Fiscal Wellness Systematically /denlify, Define Evaluate Program and Value the Efficient • Results of Y Value Programs Government Based on Evidence of their Influence on Results !nr-nr�nrafe Feonomte An alysrs and Long-term "Spend M(hin aisnnrng into Derision, Our Means" Making Fiscal Health Transparent About tiro 'True Cost of Estabiis+r and Aoing $usfness" Un dersra nd Maintain Reserves Variances f&rrdpe.r vs. Artersl] Economicand Fiscal Wellness Economic or fiscal wellness is a balance between today's financial position and the financial needs of tomorrow. It is maintaining control over current reserves, debt and expenditures to ensure the City is able to meet the financial requirements of the future. It aligns "ability to pay' with the 2030 Ran initiatives. A comprehensive understanding of inflows and outflowsof resourcesand the economic pulse that drives both, fiscal wellness placesthe City in the enviable position to weather future financial challenges or economic changes, and achieve responsible funding for approved projects. Believing that today's decisions impact the City's financial future, strong analysis and a commitment to responsible financial principles must be incorporated into the management framework. M uch like individual financial planning, it is important to the City to ensure future financial viability and to maintain the quality of living and standards of service desired by SDuthlake citizens. The Sistainability Ran offers a transparent view of the City's current financial position and dearly outlines the future funding needs and the City's ability to meet those • • - - • • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2O3O 61 SOUTHLAKE2030 - • demands. Knowing where the City stands today better equips policymakers and staff to manage costs and provide feasible solutions for future needs. Approach Taken A financial model is inherently complex due to the number of calculations that can easily approach a million or more mathematical inputs, formulae and results. Yet the SDuthlake model is no black -box -trust -me mystical algorithm. Every number has been hand -calculated for verification purposes. The model incorporates the most basic logic into simple linkages. Land Acreage -Land Use -Densities -Absorption Fates drive population and employment. Those factors drive rooftops and sq uare-foot ages, which in turn work with infrastructure capacity and service demands. Dollars are attached in every step of these linkages. And like a one-year budget, a multi -year financial plan hasto be balanced and any gaps have to be identified. Another benefit, and risk, of looking forward is that it is impossible to ignore the aging process. The approach also included an all -in feature. The goal was to include just about everything where data existed in GIS systems, accounting systems, spreadsheets and existing master plans. Not only was there a look -back of at least ten years, but the model incorporated afairly exhaustive level of detail including: • Tax Base Evaluation by Subdivision. • Sales Tax Analysis by Sactor and individual business. • Al Other Favenuesat the line -item level. • Elaff levels by position. • Al other Expendituresat the line -item level. • Capital Equipment Faplacement by equipment item. • Debt Capacity Analysis. • Infrastructure replacement/renewal based on segment inventory. • Economic Development Incentives consideration. • Inflation considerations. • Fund balance Preservation. Fndingsand Results The results of the model were very promising. In fact, there were almost entirely positives with few negative findings. After careful review, the analysis revealed that SDuthlake's financial condition is strong. This can be attributed to SDuthlake's commitment to build reserves, keep pace with repair and rehabilitation needs, shorten debt maturities and pay for some major facilities out of cash. The review ascertained that these past actions that are benefitting SDuthlake citizens today will do so into the future. A foregone conclusion when looking far ahead is that the compression of revenues being outstripped by expenditures will reveal shortfalls. While SDuthlake is not immune to many uncontrollable factors, such as a recession, it appears that almost all the identified project and programs needs in the future can be handled though continued good management of City resources. Specific findings include: The tax base is expected to grow significantly although the incremental values for new construction will diminish while the gainsfrom revaluations will increase by at least 3%each year. The sales tax base will increase significantly through growth in population and CPI. However, there is likely to be a slight decrease in the portion of the sales tax that comes from outside the City as adjacent • • - - • ' • • • - • SOUTHLAKE2030 62 S• &&ainabilityMasterRan cities grow their retail base. There are high expectations that economic development efforts will continue to provide incremental results for the City. • Hotel tax revenues are expected to rise significantly in the early part of the plan due to two additional hotels being added to the singular hotel now in Sbuthlake. These additions will also benefit the Public Art Fund, a recipient of 15%of the hotel tax revenues. • Elaffing is projected to increase but the large increases have been funded with the last fire station and the future recreation center being a000unted for in the staffing tables. • Debt will continue to be issued in shorter lengths in order to maximize the debt capacity for future needs. • Faserves are currently at very strong levels and are projected to be sustained at very respectable levels. Falated, while recession forecasts are not recognized by specific year in the financial plan, there is every expectation that the average of one every 5.86 years will likely cause Sbuthlake to handle at least two and perhaps three recessions during the planning period. It is important to follow through with the City's financial policy documents to effectively anticipate and manage unpredictable events such as a recession. For that reason, the City applies these foundational practices to its budgeting efforts, even adopting economic/fiscal wellness recommendations to guide the City's budgeting into the future. These financial recommendations guide the development of the City budget, while simultaneously serving as an a000untability tool. • Other than recessions or other major catastrophic events not within the control of Sbuthlake, the most significant threat is the aging of $619 million in depreciable assets now entering the critical 20+ year benchmark. While the City acknowledges these challenges and is proactive in addressing these needs, there is reason to be cautious. The infrastructure aging process has an exponential characteristic even though it is often measured as a straight-line issue. The most critical actionswill be focused on delaying the impact of or at least preparing for that stage in the future when the depredation of these assets start sto accelerate. • The service level expectations by the Council and citizens are set at a very high level in Sbuthlake, an aspect of the difference that setsthe City apart from other cities. These expectations are manifested in a quality that is not inexpensive whether it be public safety response times, park amenities or median maintenance. However, the communication mechanisms the City has through SIN groups and other means should allow for expectation management efforts to adjust as needed through periods of revenue pressure that may occur with economiccydes. Condusion 9:)uthlake is well -governed and well -managed with the proof being sound infrastructure, high service levels and good financing condition that exists today and is directly associated with responsible decisions made over recent years. The City is positioned to have many options and to adjust when necessary (following strong financial management principles) so that no abrupt changes are likely to ever be required. The City communicates well with citizens, allowing governance and financial realities to work together in lock -step. The well-educated, high -income constituency, and the governing body that embraces conservative financial practices, positions Sbuthlake to have a sound and sustainable financial plan to wraparound the other elements of a master plan. As such, at the current taxing structure, the City is in the position to maintain current level of services and implement the recommendations of the Sbuthlake 2030 Ran through a combination of cash and limited debt service. Following this section please see "Supplement A' which is a summaryof the City'sfund structureand the datathat supportsthe findings and conclusions. The following page containsthe recommendations developed for the Economic/Fiscal Wellness section. • • - • • • • - •E SOUTHLAKE2030 63 iiq -• 9rstainabilityMasterRan Eoonomid FiscalWellnessEnsure monetary v r . . .-. in a fiscallyconservative manner necessary. support the communitys need& Vision, Recommendation/ No. Implementation Metric Strategicl ink Goals& Department Priority policy Objectives Responsible Tier Tie Apply sound financial policies to the City's budget by maintaining structural balance, Performance EW strong reserves, Fully implement the "True Cost" Management RN conservative budgeting, analysis model. & Service effective economic Delivery analysis and understanding the true cost of doing business Apply debt management Implement debt management Performance BPW2 strategies to the City's strategies such as the Strategic Management RN budgeting Initiative Fund (cash funding) & Service and appropriate amortization. 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