O81-07ORDINANCE NO. 81- %
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79-24 OF
SAID CITY, BY AMENDING THE COMPRE~
PLAN OF THE CITY BY ADOPTING AN ENERGY
ELEMENT TO SAID COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVID-
ING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING PRO-
VISION; AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Boynton Beach
has adopted a Comprehensive Plan by Ordinance No~ .?~- ~ in
accordance with the Local Governmental Comprehensive Planning Act
of 1975; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need for con-
servation of energy and a plan of energy usage within the com-
munity.; and
~4EREAS, the City Council feels the need to adopt an
energy element to said Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, procedures for amendment of the Comprehensive
Plan.as set forth in Florida Statutes Chapter 163 has been
followed; and
WHEREAS, after public hearings and study~ the 'City
Council deems it to be in the best interest of the inhabitants of
said City to amend the aforesaid Comprehensive Plan as adopted
by the City to include an energy element.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That Ordinance No. ~ of the City is
hereby amended to reflect the following. That the energy element
of the Comprehensive Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made
a part hereof by reference, a copy of which is presently being
filed with the City Clerk, is hereby adopted as an official
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Boynton Beach,
Florida.
Section 2. That should any section or provision of this
Ordinance or any portion thereof be declared by a court of compe-
tent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect
the remainder of this Ordinance.
Section 3. Ail ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its passage.
FIRST READING the J~ day of ~~ , 1981~
SECOND, FINAL READING and PASSAGE this ~_ day of
~ , 1981~
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Mayor
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ATTEST:
(Corp ~ Seal)
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
FLORIDA
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN
ENERGY
ELEMENT
MARCH 17,
ORDINANCE
1981
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PREFACING NOTES
This document represents both the first optional
element and the first major amendment to the Boynton
Beach Comprehensive Plan: Technical Report (Wallace,
McHarg, Roberts and Todd, et.al.).
The Plan was adopted August 21, 1979 by provisions
of the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act
of 1975 (Chapter 163, Florida Statutes).
Compatible in format and pagination, this Energy
Element is designed to dovetail with the Plan and
can therefore be inserted as Section 3.9 into the
basic document.
3.9
ENERGY ELEMENT
INTRODUCTION ....... 82.1
ENERGY STRATEGY ....... 82.8
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION.
· . 82.15
INTRODUCTION
The City of Boynton Beach officially recognizes the importance
and significance of energy as it relates to the environment, the
economy, and to the quality of life of the individual. Traditional
fossil fuel energy sources however are dwindling and are becoming
increasingly costly to exploit. Such resource depletion and sub-
sequent energy-cost increases represent a significant threat to the
lifestyles chosen by the residents of our City. The energy demands
inherent to an area largely oriented towards retirement, recreation
and tourism are acknowledged. Of particular concern are energy
supplies which must come from out of state or from other countries.
The Area Planning Board (APB) of Palm Beach County provides an
energy profile of the County in its Energy Planning Base Study:
Final Report (June, 1979). Therein the APB points out that:
"Despite actual or. projected declines in per capita
consumption of such energy sources as electricity
(petroleum), natural gas, and liquefied petroleum
(L.P.) gas, total energy consumption of the County is
expected to increase. This reflects, in part, continued
population growth. Also, this reflects such factors
as continued dependence on the automobile as the
principal form of individual transportation, lack of
adequate mass transit facilities, 'the shear physical
distances involved in a County of thi~ size, and
"urban sprawl". Additi-onally, the annual influx of
tourists, the majority dependent on automobiles for
transportation, will directly influence total County
energy consumption."
City energy expenditures for the past budget year (FY80) totall~
ap~roxima~elYi~35~,~00 - $430,500 for eiectricai power, $203,400
for pet~Qleu~ products and $1,100 for L.P. or bottled qas .
While there is little the Citv can do to affect the production
and allocation of energy supplies originating from outside the area,
there is much that can be done to reduce the demand for these supplies
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If the rate of consumption can be successfully reduced thr6ugh
more efficient use and management of energy, then less energy
will be required and therefore costs can be significantly reduced.
Reducing energy consumption in existing buildings, for example,
can produce energy savings as high as fifty percent annually - the
average is thirty percent - according to the U.S. Department of
Energy. In their Architects and Engineers Guide to Energy Conser-
vation in Existing Buildings, it is further indicated that three
to six months of reduced utility bills often recover the front-end
costs of such reductions. If the City could have achieved only
a ten to f~fteen percent reduction in last fiscal year's energy
costs, the results still would have been dramatic - a savings of
roughly sixty-three to.ninety-five thousand dollars.
The economic reality is not likely to change: as non-renewable
energy sources such as oil, coal a~d natural gas are rapidly being
exhausted, costs for these resources are, on the other hand rapidly
being increased. According to State Energy Office figures in
Forecasts of Energy Consumption in Florida ~(J~ne, 1978) the United
States depended on petroleum for 47% of its total annual energy
consumption; Florida however depended on petroleum for 73% of its
total.
The implication is clear. The total dependence upon non~
renewable energy sources coupled with wasteful, highly-consumptive
lifestyles can no longer be sustained. The consequences of this
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dependence involve social, economic and environmental costs that
many consider too high a price to pay. The specters of polluted
air, scarred landscapes, international tension, radiation and depleted
or contaminated water supplies urge great caution for expanding con-
ventional fossil fuel and fission energy technologies. Instead,
alternative sources of primary energy (solar, biomass conversion,
hydroelectric, solid.waste recovery/recycling, windmills, fuel cells,
geothermal, etc.) and effective energy-conservation programs can
provide,-~in the aggregate, a significant contribution to our energy
needs. In its Regional Energy Plan (May, 1979) the Treasure Coast
Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) underscores the distinct advantage
of these "soft path" or natural systems energies.
"Natural systems energies derive from the sun,
and include wind, rain, tides, soils, ocean currents
such as the Gulfstream, and primary plant production.
The systems which collect and redistribute these
energies include all the_natural features which
make the Treasure Coast Region attractive to residents
and visitors: the beaches, rivers and lakes, wet-
lands, forests and semi-tropical climate. The
services provided by these natural systems energies
include clean air, clean water, waste disposal, food,
fiber, recreation, and the "image~' essential to
tourism and attraction of new residents for growth-
oriented industries. These natural ~ystems energies,
and the benefits derived from them, are usually re-
garded as free, until overtaxed or destroyed, where-
upon the benefits must be provided by other (techno-
logical) means, often at a staggering cost."
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The technology for utilization of natural systems energy is
not new. Shade trees, windmills, water wheels southern building
exposures, root cellars, clotheslines, overhanging roofs, flow-
through ventilation and compost heaps are still in use in various
parts of the country. Ancient civilizations realized the ad'-
vantages of underground storage for refrigeration and of cluster-
ing residential units to conserve scarce en~gy~. No one disputes
the power and steadfastness of the sun.
This "Energy Element" proposes, to take advantage of some of
these proven technologies and resources by encouraging their
greater utilization in the comprehensive planning process. By
doing so in the context of the Plan's short, mid and long-range
planning horizons, the achievement of our national, state, regional
and local energy goals will be greatly enhanced.
PURPOSE.
On December 18, 1979, ~he City ~0uncil p~sSed'and adopted
R~s°Iuti°n-N~Lmber 79-UU,.officially establishing genera~'~nergy
policy 0~j~c~i~S for the City of Boynton Beach:
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WHEREAS, energy availability is essential to every aspect
of human existence and the conservation and efficient utilization
of energy resources is essential to the health, safety and welfare
of the people of Boynton Beach and to the well-being of the economy
of the City of Boynton Beach; and
WHEREAS, Boynton Beach is completely dependent upon other govern-
ment jurisdictions and nations for fossil fuel energy supplies; and
WHEREAS, these energy supplies are subject to interruption,
curtailment, depletion and increases in cost; and
WHEREAS, the wasteful, inefficient and unnecessary use of
energy increases the probability of future .energy shortages and
represents a potential threat to the welfare of the citizens of
Boynton Beach and to the well-being of the economy of Boynton Beach;
and
WHEREAS, energy conservation and the inclusion of energy con-
siderations in government represents a meaningful, immediate and
appropriate response to the energy problem.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, that it shall be the policy of the City to:
Promote the effective use of energy in Boynton Beach
and discourage all forms of energy waste;
Recognize and include energy as an integral part of
the planning process in Boynton Beach;
3. Consider the social, economic and env~ironmental impacts
of energy in decision making;
4. Encourage the interest and participation of citizens
in the development and'implementation of energy policies
and programs in Boynton Beach; -~
5. Recognize the contribution of natural and renewable
forms of energy to the well-being of Boynton Beach,
and encourage a mix of energy sources that will con-
tribute to the stability of the economy of Boynton
Beach with minimal degradation of environmental
resources.
Support t~e~ppointment of an Energy Officer to assist
in the implementing of the above stated policies.
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These policy objectives seek to guide the activities of the City
toward the accomplishment of the primary energy goal: THE CONSERVATION
AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF ENERGY P~SOURCES. Though general in
nature and broad in scope, these guidelines nevertheless provide a
sound foundation upon which to construct a comprehensive energy
planning strategy. Specific tasks, programs and procedures are needed
however to facilitate the successful implementation of this strategy.
The purpose of this energy element is to provide such direction.
SCOPE~
This element recognizes the profound impact and influence that
energy has on every aspect of life. Energy considerations extend
well- beyond the range and scope of the individual functional elements:
housing, transportation, land-use, etc., required as part of a
comprehensive planning document.- Seckion 2.2 (Goals and Objectives)
of the Plan relates to these specific elements and provides excellent
opportunities for the application of ,energy conservation measures.
However additional avenues are available for the implementation of
energy policies and programs. The scope of this element is confined
to that of a local government energy implementation strategy designed
to augment the Comprehensive Plan through policies, procedures and
information related to energy conservation.
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INTENT.
It is the intent of this element that:
-The City of Boynton Beach shall actively seek to
achieve the overall goal of the conservation and
efficient management of energy resources;
-in pursuit of that goal the City shall seek the
cooperation and support of the commercial, industrial
and residential sectors to ~the greatest extent possible;
-this element shall be reviewed at least annually ~nd,
if necessary, be amended pursuant to the provisions of
the Act;
-where the potential for conflict exists between this
and other elements that this be recognized and resolved
in accordance with the provisions contained hereinafter.
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ENERGY STRATEGY
CUPJ~ENT PLANS, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
Comprehensive P.lan. The City of Boynton Beach is currently
involved in many energy-saving programs. Some are outgrowths of
references contained in the Plan supporting conservation measures
such as:
-energy-efficient buildings and dwellings;
-natural resource conservation;
-bikeways as an alternative travel mode;
-adoption of a tree preservation ordinance and establish-
ment of a tree bank;
-efficient land-use practices such as proper building
orientation, landscaping and provision of open space
and vegetation;
-clustering of residential units and the provision of
employment centers in close proximity to them;
-the relationship of air quality to energy conservation;
-use of swales and natural dr&inage patterns;
-utilization of solid waste conversion methods;
-coordination of land development ~pplications with all major utilities;
-increased inte~governmentalCOOrdinatio~}
-infilling of vacant lots and parcels and development
of planned projects, as opposed to urban "sprawl";
-protection of natural shoreline vegetation, particularly
mangrove areas, as sources of natural systems energy.
Planned Unit/I~dus~rial-Development (PUD/PID) Ordinance.
The City's Zoning Ordinance contains provisions for both planned
residential and industrial development options. These allow devel-
opers a flexibility of design and mix which results in large areas
of open space, extensive greenery and efficient utility layouts.
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Building Codes and Audits. In addition to compliance with
State Energy-Efficiency Building Codes, the City also participates
with the Building Code Advisory Board of Palm Beach County. Pur-
suant to provisions of the National Energy Conservation Policy
Act (NECPA), preliminary audits have been performed on all applic-
able City buildings. The actual audits on all thirteen buildings
are nearing completion.
Energy Auditor Training. The City has had in the past a
qualified energy auditor by virtue of completion of the State
Energy Auditor Training Course. Additional personnel have received
local instruction and are programmed to attend the course in the
current fiscal year. All building inspectors have attended the
State Energy Efficiency Building Code Workshop and additional
workshops are being requested for the immediate area,
Bikeways. Phase I of the proposed City-wide Bikeway System
has been identified and designated bY resolution; signs and mark-
ings have been installed and informational brochures distributed.
The City has also proclaimed each Wednesday to be "Ride Your Bike
Day".
Urban Forestry Program. An urban forester has been retained
under a renewable, one-year contract with the State Division of
Forestry. Working g~ of the Planning Department, his contractual
objectives include:
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- completion ~of
a City Tree Canopy Analysis;
- initiation of a planned tree planting program
for City streets and public property;
- initiation of a City nursery;
- initiation of a horticultural, in-service training
program for City Parks Division employees.
These and other objectives are included in a proposed Urban
Forestry Element to amend the Comprehensive Plan. Additional
programs suggested include a Lethal Yellow program, a computer
inventory of-urban forestry data, designation of Boynton Beach as
a Tree City, USA, a. land development review program for energy-
efficient landscaping and a summer environmental progam for ele-
mentary and high school youth.
~nergy Policy Resolution. The City Council has adopted and
passed a resolution (#79-UU, previously cited herein) which officially
establishes general energy policy guidance. Further, it has been
recommended that future ordinances, resolutions and proclamations
contain language supportive of energy conservaton where applicable.
Energy Contract Participa.t±on. One of the te~ local govern-
men~s selected from the four-county Treasure ~oast Region, the City
of Boynton Beach is participating in the development of its own
Energy Management Program (EMP). This will involve close cooperation
between the City staff and that of the Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council (TCRPC)~_. under the provisions of the Governor's Energy
Office contract. Energy usage will be scrutinized within each depart-
ment and recommendations will be developed and implemented to reduce
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energy waste. Issued to be addressed include such areas as building
conservation measures, street lighting, fleet management, procure-
ment practices, bikeways, etc.
REAC X Memberships. The Regional Energy Action Committees
(REAC's) are the citizen participation committees for the respective
Regional Planning Councils (RPC's) throughout the State. They also
serve in an educational and policy-making advisory capacity. Member-
ship includes individuals from a diverse spectrum of public and private
energy-related interests. The City of Boynton Beach is represented
on REAC X by both the Urban Forester and the Assistant City Planner.
Vehicle Downs,i~z,i~g.~ The City of Boynton Beach has replaced
many standard-sized vehicles with smaller, lighter, and more fuel-
efficient models. In addition to nearly doubling the gasoline
mileage obtained, these smaller vehicles significantly reduce the
requirements for related petroleum-intensive products such as oil,
grease and tires.
Energy Refer-e~ce B~ibl~io-gra~phy.
has compiled a "Bibliogr.aphy on ENERGY,, available at no cost.
pamphlet contains approximately one hundred ~r~ferences and is
periodically updated as new material becomes available.
Local Energy .Commi~tt.ee. Established in order to implement
the City's Energy_. Management Program, this committee is made up of
representatives from each City department. Responsibilities of the
2_.
members include monitoring and recording departmental energy use,
recommending energy conservation measures and actina as the
departmental "contact" for energy-related matters.
The Boynton Beach City Library
This
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Oil Recycling. The City's Public Works department currently
employs measures~wherein used oil from City vehicles is recovered
and sold to a private firm for reprocessing.
Mass Transit Coordination. The Palm Beach County Transportation
Authority (CoTran) has recently upgraded its equipment and its system
of bus routes. The City of Boynton Beach is cooperating with CoTran
to assist in the development of a more efficient bus route system
within the City. Areas of concentration include: establishing
optimum stop locations, providing trees to shade stops, creating
public support to enhance ridership, and evaluating the _system as an
emergency transportation alternate in the event of disaster or major
fuel shortage.
PROPOSED PLANS, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS.
New energy conservation strategies are being considered in
addition to those already proposed or in effect. While it is
apparent that some of these will fall neatly under the heading of
a particular functional area (transportation, land-use, housing,
etc.), others will not. Some will embrace a-multitude of areas;
still others will be hard to identify categorically. For this
reason the Plan Implementation section will group these strategies
into one of three general but distinct±ye areas: ADMINISTRATION,
OPERATIONS and INFOR~TION. It is understood that some items will
be appropriate to more than one category. An effort has been made
nevertheless to place each in the category within the context of
which it would most likely be implemented. These categories
are described as follows:
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- ADMINISTRATION: pertains to implementation strategies
dealing primarily with administrative or legislative
policy.
- OPERATIONS: pertains to implementation strategies
dealing primarily with procedures or practical
approaches to task acco~li~ in compliance
with adopted policies.
INFORMATION: pertains to implementation strategies
dealing primarily w~th educational or awareness
programs designed to provide knowledge-~-~out policies
and procedures.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION.
By their very nature the values and priorities of a community
evolve over time to a point where revisions of their planning
documents become necessary to accommodate the change. Un~ortunate-y~±
a plan does not evolve in similar,_dynamic
fashion
on
its
own.
As
a document it is fixed in time - dated - but nevertheless it should
strive to anticipate change itself, ~-f not the actual changes.
Revisions are a necessary though costly consequence of this change
and the conflict that often follows. -
This element attempts to resolve both existing and potential
conflict between those programs, plans and policies that exist, those
that are in transition, and those forthcoming.
In
the
PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION. ~ ~ section,__ language is inserted
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calling attention to possible future programs, realizing however
that immediate pursuit of them could conflict with existing phi-
losophy and technology until such time as the demand and feasibility
are indisputable. The element anticipates and acknowledges trends,
therefore awareness is enhanced and fewer revisions are required.
ECONOMIC IMPACT.
Section 1.3 (Economic Feasibility) of the Plan relates the
fiscal planning requirements of the Act. For most of the programs
enumerated there will be little or no cost involved. In fact there
should be significant savings realized in terms of reducing energy
expenditures. Under_the ~ec~ion ti~!e~ PLAN iMpLEMENTATiON,__~erta~~ strate
gies requiring_or recommendinq action are to be cons±dered economically
feasible. In some cases however, such as bike path construction,
funds have already bee~ identified_.' In others none will be required
at all (adoption of flex-time, carpools, passage of ordinances, etc.).
For certain strategies to b~ "considered" however some major
funding may be required (fuel generation or solid-waste recovery
facilities, for example). This cost however should be shared among
other participating local governments and ~t is anticipated that
federal funds will likely be made available. Studies beyond the
scope of this element will be required at such time these projects
are seriously considered. The long-term effects of such capital out-
lays will result in a reduction of both energy expenditures and also
our present dependence on outside sources of energy.
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PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
As already noted, certain wording is used in this section to
minimize potential conflicts regarding political, economic, legal
and/or technological feasibility. Each implementation strategy
begins with one of the following three choices:
- "Require" means to mandate the accomplishment of a
designated task or objective that is considered
to be feasible in all respects;
- "Recommend" means to propose a course of intended
action, the feasibility of which is relatively
certain;
- "Consider" means to explore alternative ideas and
concePts, .the fe~s±bl±tity or,which i's relatively
uncertain, as POssible means to achieve enerav aoals.
ADMINISTRATION.
Require the inclusion of language supporting the
conservation and efficient management of energy
resources as goals to be included in applicable
City ordinances, resolutions and proclamations.
Recommend the adoption of ~ Landscape and a
Tree Preservation Ordinance, to include the active
observance of Arbor Day and the pursuit of the
designation of Boynton Beach as a "Tree City, USA".
These ordinances would recognize the benefits of
trees and vegetative landscaping as "natural" energy
systems which provide oxygen, shade, and cooling,
reduce urban pollution and noise, a~-.~elp reduce
energy requirements.
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Consider an inter-agency review procedure to deter-
mine energy impact for land development plans within
the City's Service Areas.
Recommend the revision of City codes and ordinances
to eliminate restrictions against home energy con-
servation measures such as clotheslines, large roof
overhangs, earth-sheltered construction, windmills,
compost bins and vegetable gardens.
Recommend the implementation of a ride-sharing and/or
vanpool program for City employees to reduce the
energy waste inherent in only one person per vehicle.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
Require a Program of flexible working hours for City
employees to encourage the use of CoTran buses as an ~-
alternative means of commuting to and from work. Also
investigate ~the possibility of Park-and-ride facilities
at 1-95 interchanges to tie-in to CoTran express bus routes.
Recommend that studies for the downtown redevelopment
of the Central Business District (CBD) include energy
conservation as a primary design goal.
Recommend the creation of incentives fo~d~velopers,
builders and homeowners who incorporate active and/or
passive solar design technology mn new construction
and in retrofitting existing structures. Also provide
incentives for large developments whose units average
fifty (50) points or less under section nine (9) of the
State Energy Efficiency Building Code as-amended, or whose
units average one hundred and fifty (150) points or greater
under public u~i-l, itv "Watt-Wise" Droarams."
Consider the establishment of administrative procedures
facilitating the recording of solar easements to ensure
that access to solar radiation is not blocked by
neighboring buildings or trees.
Recommend the adoption of an Urban Forestry Element
to the City's Comprehensive Plan. (See item #7 under
OPERATIONS.)
Recommend the establishment of a full-time position
for -an Energy Planner or Specialist.
Recommend the participation with other local ~govern-
ments in an Energy ~Emergency Contingency Plan to protect
the residents of the City during times of major fuel
shortage and/or natural disaster.
Recommend utilization of computer resources for storage
and analysis of energy data in order ~to monitor the
use of energy by the City. This will help document
the dollar savings realized through use of conservation
and other measures.
14, RecQm~end that~ as a result of recognized home energy audit
programs, any energy~efficiency improvements or construction
be permitted by the 'City on a reduced-fee basis.
OPERATIONS.
1. Recommend the downsizing of additional municipal vehicles
where feasible and the institution of energy-saving
fleet management and operation practices.
2. Require the development and maintenance of operational
energy use data for all City departments.
3. Consider'participation with other local governments in
sludge-recycling programs for agricultural applications.
This would reduce the requirement for energy-intensive
chemical fertilizer costs and would also help~,.~ed~ce
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chemica~run-off from agricuitur~l lands, AI~o the
attendant reduction in requirements for advanced waste-
water treatment plant facilities has the potential to
significantly reduce energy and capital facilities
costs.
4. Recommend provision of bicycle parking and security
facilities and showers to encourage routine utilization
of bicycles and mopeds for commuting to work; also
encourage City employee utilization of bikes and mopeds
as an alternative means of on-the-job transportation.
5. Recommend pursuing the completion of construction of
facilities required to complete Phase II of the City
Bikeways System.
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10.
11.
Recommend participation with other local governments
in asphalt-recycling programs. This would allow
needed street resurfacing using the existing old asphalt
and thereby reducing the requirement for additional
petroleum-intensive materials.
Recommend establishment of on-going Urban Forestry
programs such as tree-planting on streets, bike
routes and public lands; a City nursery facility;
and a horticultural in-service training program for
City Parks Division employees.
Require establishment of City-sponsored recycling
programs and collection points for aluminum, oil,
glass and paper. This would reduce the demand on our
limited natural resources. (Aluminum can recycling,
for example, saves 95% of the energy required to
produce it from~ore; it also reduces the demand on
bauxite ore resources.)
Consider future design and constr~ction of City
buildings to include provisions for natural light-
ing and ventilation that would allow normal operations
without being dependent on energy dist~hution systems.
Consider participation with other local governments
in a regional solid waste resource recovery facility.
Such a facility could provide a source of locally-
generated energy and also reduce the potential threat
to ground water supplies posed by landfill leachates.
Consider participation with other local governments
to develop prod%~ctlon facilities for fuel derived
from vegetative or waste matter. This could help
reduce the dependence on out-of-state petroleum
distributors. Methane gas produced by this method might
concei'vably ut~llze existing an~ future natural gas distr±-
bution facilities and pipelines, and could also be "bottled"
for emergency use and for storage.
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12. Require the incorporation of life-cycling costing pro-
cedures into the City's procurement and purchasing
activities. This approach considers the total lifetime
cost of an item, including operations and~maintenance
expenses such as the increasing costs of energy and
energy-related products (petroleum, plastics, rubber,
solvents, etc.).
13. Recommend the conversion of street, recreational and
security lighting to the more energy-efficient sodium vapor
lamps. Also recommend the incorporation of high and low-
pressure sodium fixtures, where appropriate, in new develop-
ments - to be included in the site plan review procedures.
14. Recommend periodic review and analysis of vehicular traffic
flow within the City, to be accomplished in coordination
with the appropriate State and County officials. This
~ould indicate any need for modifications to signing or
signalization that would ensure optimum traffic circulation
efficiency and therefore reduced fuel consumption.
INFORMATION.
Recommend the establishment of Energy Awareness edu-
cational programs through 'liaison with media, school,
religious, civic and other special interest groups.
Require energy conservation materials and brochures
to be prominently posted and maintained in major
municipal facilities'..
Require the disseminati.on of maps and brochures and
the development of safety information programs to
enhance the safe and efficient, utilization of City
Bike Routes. - ~
Require the creation of an Energy Reference Section of
the Boynton Beach City Library to provide books, tapes,
films and other materials for loan to City residents.
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Consider the establishment of a community energy
conservation and awareness committee as a citizens'
participation and advisory board.
Recommend the promotion of certified energy audit programs
(such as Florida Power and L±gh~s. redidential Conservation
Survey Program)=~and the expansion of such programs to
include commercial and industrial facilities.
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CREDITS
CITY COUNCIL:
Edward F. Harmening, Mayor
Wal%er "Marty" Trauger, Vice Mayor
Joe deLong
Patricia L. Woolley
Samuel Lamar Wright
CITY MANAGER:
Peter L. Cheney
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY:
Simon Ryder, Chairman
Garry Winter, Vice Chairman
Sidney Bernstein
Lillian'Bond
Ronald Linkous
Robert Wandelt
Simon Zive
(Previous Members)
Arnold Thompson, Chairman
Fred DiSalle, Vice Chairman
E. Wayne Drew
Marityn Huckle
PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
Carmen S.' Annunziato, City Planner
Craig Grabeel, Assistant Planner
Muriel P. Calder, Secret~ry
Kevin Hallahan, Urban Forester
DRAFTED BY:
Craig Grabeel, Energy Coordinator