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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 2011-04-25f i f \ i i ^ i 7. 8. 9. 10. Study Session of the Ithaca Town Board Monday, April 25, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. 215 North Tloga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 Agenda 1. Call to Order Review Draft Agenda for Regular Meeting Discuss request of EcoVlllage to amend the PDZ regarding the number of dwelling units in the community centers and neighborhood density limitations, a. Consider referral to Planning Board for a recommendation Town Official's Reports Report from Committees ' a. Budget Committee Codes and Ordinances Committee Comprehensive Plan Committee Operations Committee Planning Committee i. Consider referral of the draft Planned Development Zone for the Ithaca Beer proposal to Planning Board for recommendation(s) Personnel Committee i. Employee Relations Committee Public Works Committee i. Safety Committee Records Management Advisory Board i. Consider setting a Public Hearing Re.: Repealing Chapter 65, Sections 1- 5 of the Town Code titled "Records Managemenf f. Report of AdHoc Committees a. Fire Protection b. Youth Services c. Asset Management d. Police Services Consider Consent Agenda Items a. Approval of Town Board Minutes b. Town of Ithaca Abstract c. Bolton Point Abstract d. Set public hearing for IC Noise Permits e. Authorize Supervisor to sign Youth Recreation Agreement f. Increase designated reserve for Open Space Plan g. Disposal of Surplus Computers and Computer Equipment Presentation of TGI Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report Discuss the issuance of bonds for upcoming projects Consider Moratorium Language 11. Review of Correspondence 12. Consider Executive Session to Discuss the Acquisition of Real Property ( )13. Consider Adjournment ^ ( \ ( \ ( ) ( ^ Study Sessionof the Ithaca Town Board Monday, April 25, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 Minutes Board Members Present: Herb Engman, Supervisor; Bill Goodman, Pat Leary, Tee- Ann Hunter, Rich DePaolo, Eric Levine and Nahmin Horwitz Staff: Bruce Bates, Director of Code Enforcement; Mike Solvig, Finance Manager; Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk Supervisor Engman called the meeting to order at 4:32p.m. Report of Committees was moved ahead of the EcoVillage item until a representative from EcoVillage arrived. Review Draft Agenda for Regular Meeting The draft agenda was reviewed with no comments from the Board Town Official’s Reports -- None Report from Committees Budget Committee – Mr. Levine reported that the committee discussed upcoming bonds and most capital projects are being put off until 2012. Mr. Solvig reported that the 2011 budget is on track and the Town’s contribution for the VCH fire truck was discussed. Mr. DePaolo had questions about the formula for our share of the fire truck. Mr. Engman explained that it is based on the assessed value of property and then there is a percentage assigned to that. Ms. Hunter asked for information on the fire department’s assets and Mr. Engman will get it for her and the other members of the Asset Management AdHoc Committee Codes and Ordinances Committee – Mr. Goodman reported that they wrapped up changes to garages and accessory units, spent more time on the conservation zone which they hope to wrap up in May and started looking at comments on the stream setback law. He added that he and Pat Leary are working offline on possible affordable housing regulations. Ms. Hunter asked about tree canopy regulations in the stream setback law. Ms. Ritter responded that it is in the Objectives, but not regulated. Mr. DePaolo asked about the concerns submitted by residents regarding the conservation zone changes and Mr. Goodman responded that they were mostly related to the map and where a stream comes in near Troy Rd. Comprehensive Plan Committee Mr. Engman reported they are still working on the fourth potential growth area and they will be looking reports prepared by Planning Staff regarding traffic counts and level of service on the three different hills, a sewer and water map for West Hill, and Ag parcels throughout the Town and their development TB 4-25-2011 Page 2 of 6 potential to look at whether we can increase the acreage in conservation and agricultural zones from 7 to 15 acres for residential uses. That would be more restrictive and the report will tell what the impact would be. Operations Committee – Mr. Engman reported that they discussed reimbursement of incidental costs for advisory committee members but since there is only one permanent committee that might do reimbursements which is the Conservation Board and they have a budget they could use, it was decided to let them handle it themselves if they so choose. They looked at draft of the Town Hall heating and cooling proposal which will be forwarded it to a company who does this kind of thing for a review. Once those comments come back, we can put together an RFP which will in turn be reported to the Board. The committee talked about a community garden proposed for Eastern Heights but there are some deed restrictions attached and we have to research it a bit more. We also talked about Ithaca College Noise Permits and we are trying to set up a meeting with the President of Outreach and Activities because they are not combining their requests as they could which makes us both spend more time than necessary. Ms. Leary asked about the Property Maintenance law and she was reminded that it has been referred to the Operations Committee. Ms. Leary asked about posting the agenda, and Mr. Engman responded that that has been done. Planning Committee – Mr. DePaolo reported that they spent a lot of time on Ithaca Beer PDZ and worked out a lot of details but the attorney for IB did not get the changes back yet so the agenda item will be moved to the next meeting. They also spent time discussing representatives to the Joint City/Town West Hill meeting which will be discussed further after Committee Reports. Personnel Committee – Ms. Hunter reported that Nancy Flood and Laura Pastore have been hired for PW and they talked about Connie having left. Ms. Drake and Mr. Solvig and Ms. Kelley are working out assigning the duties and so forth. They are meeting weekly to assess how it is going. There was also a report on the management retreat which was very positive. There was a request from PW regarding reimbursement for CDL license(s) which was forwarded to the Board and they continued discussing the current job classification system. The Bereavement Policy was reviewed and forwarded to the Board and they continued working on the code of conduct which was referred to the ERC. Ms. Hunter added that Safety Manual changes would be coming to the Board also. Employee Relations Committee a. – Code of Conduct was discussed and staff seems concerned about their interpretation and application. Consider referral of the draft Planned Development Zone for the Ithaca Beer i. PULLED proposal to Planning Board for recommendation(s) Discuss request of EcoVillage to amend the PDZ regarding the number of dwelling units in the community centers and neighborhood density limitations. TB 4-25-2011 Page 3 of 6 Bill Goodman recused himself because he lives at EcoVillage and is also on the Board of Directors. Question from the Board – Mr. Horwitz had questions about the stated energy savings and Liz Walker explained the different green ways the Village saves on energy. Mr. Engman asked about the increase in number of units and how that would affect the totals in the other neighborhoods. Discussion followed. Each neighborhood is its own corporation with the total allowed in the PDZ of 150 unit. Any increase to that total number would need Board approval. There was some discussion on the heights also, and there is no intention to raise those heights. a. Consider referral to Planning Board for a recommendation MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2011 TB RESOLUTION NO. 2011- 073: Refer Request of EcoVillage at Ithaca to Amend Planned Development Zone (PDZ) No. 8 Regarding the Number of Dwelling Units in the Community Centers and Neighborhood Density Limitation to the Planning Board for a Recommendation WHEREAS , EcoVillage at Ithaca has submitted a request to the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca to amend Planned Development Zone (PDZ) No. 8 regarding the number dwelling units in the community centers and neighborhood density limitation, and WHEREAS, this request is in part in conjunction with the proposal by the Third Residential EcoVillage Experience (TREE) to develop a cohousing neighborhood at EcoVillage, located on Rachel Carson Way off of Mecklenburg Road (Route 79), which received final site plan approval and subdivision approval from the Planning Board November 16, 2010, and WHEREAS, EcoVillage has determined that the construction costs associated with the TREE development are substantially higher than anticipated, and that in order to keep prices affordable it is necessary to increase the number of residential units to 40, 15 of which will be located in the community center, and WHEREAS , PDZ No. 8 currently limits the number of dwelling units in the community center to 12 and limits the overall density of each neighborhood to six dwelling units per acre, and WHEREAS, EcoVillage is requesting an amendment to PDZ No. 8 to increase the number of residential units and to specifically allow (1) the community center to house up to 15 dwelling units, and (2) eight dwelling units be allowed for each acre of land within a designated neighborhood, therefore, be it TB 4-25-2011 Page 4 of 6 RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby refers consideration of the proposed draft “Local Law Amending Chapter 271 of the Town of Ithaca Code, Titled Zoning: Special Land Use Districts, to Change EcoVillage Planned Development Zone Provisions Relating to Dwelling Units in a Community Center, and Acreage Per Neighborhood” to the Town of Ithaca Planning Board for a recommendation. Moved . by Herb Engman, seconded by Pat Leary Vote Ayes: Engman, Hunter, DePaolo, Levine, Horwitz and Leary. Abstention – Goodman Motion Passed Add Representative to West Hill Study Session : Mr. DePaolo brought the Board up to date on the proposed Study Session with the City. The issue of having a quorum of the Board present and the make-up of the personnel were discussed. Mr. DePaolo thought that if the Mayor goes, the Supervisor should go but it would be preferable they don’t. Having two members of the Planning Committee attend does not seem like a good idea to him because it would be a quorum of the Board members on that Committee at this Study Session. Discussion followed. Ms. Leary did not feel that a quorum of a committee should be excluded and Mr. Engman agreed that unless the Mayor is present, he would rather not attend so it can be a more working group without politics, rhetoric, etc. Mr. Goodman made a motion that Mr. DePaolo and Ms. Hunter attend the meeting with Mr. Engman attending if Mayor Peterson does. Mr. Horwitz seconded with all Board members voting yes with the exception of Ms. Leary. Motion passed 6 to 1. Presentation of TOI Greenhouse Gas The Committee Reports were stopped for the Emissions Report by Katie Stoner (Attachment #1) Ms. Stoner had a presentation with a various goals we would like to reach in reducing our emissions. The Board felt we should commit to the 20 by 2020 and 80 by 2050. Consider Moratorium Language Ms. Brock explained the issue of the wording in the draft law Purposes and Findings Statement does not match the map the Town Board voted to pursue. Discussion followed regarding changing the map, and Mr. Engman stated that it is a point of order that the land which will be excluded has already been decided and can not be brought back to the Board without a member in the majority of that decision changes their vote and puts it back on the table. The question now came down to whether a moratorium should be pursued and if there was still an advocate for it. Discussion followed. Ms. Hunter declared that she is still an advocate for the I \ I \ ^ \ f \ TB 4-25-2011 Page 5 of 6 moratorium. Discussion followed. Ms. Hunter moved for closed session to seek the advice of counsel at 6:35 p.m. Mr. DePaolo seconded, vote was unanimous. The Board resumed open session at 6:46 p.m. The Board decided to not hold the public hearing on May 9 but to continue discussion at that time. Ms. Terwilliger was instructed to send a notice to the Neighborhood List regarding the cancellation of the public hearing. Report of Committees Continued Records Management Advisory Board Consider setting a Pubiic Hearing Re.: Repeaiing Chapter 65, Sections 1-5 of the Town Code titled "Records Management" TB RESOLUTION No. 2011- 074: Setting a Public Hearing Regarding Deleting Chapter 65. titled "Records Management" in its entirety. Whereas the Records Management Advisory Board is in the process of reviewing the Town's record management policies and procedures, and Whereas the Records Management Advisory Board recommends separating the Policy from the Procedures of the Town, and Whereas Local Law #9 adopting Chapter 65 of the Town of Ithaca Code establishing and adopting the Records Management Policy and Procedures of the Town is outdated and combines the policy and procedures, and Whereas the Records Management Advisory Board has met and discussed different options as it reviews the policy and procedures, and Whereas the Records Management Advisory Board recommends the Town Board delete the existing Chapter and replace it with a resolution adopting a Records Management Policy Now therefore be it Resolved that the Town Board hereby sets a public hearing to be held on May 9, 2011 at 5:40 p.m. to hear comments from the public regarding same. Moved by Tee-Ann Hunter Seconded by Bill Goodman Vote Ayes: Engman, Goodman, Hunter, Leary and Horwitz Absent: DePaolo and Levine Motion passed. Consider Consent Agenda Items Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk n ' i TB 4-25-2011 Page 6 of 6 TB RESOLUTION NO. 2011-075: Consent Agenda BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or adopts the resolutions for the following Consent Agenda items: a. Approval of Town Board Minutes - Pulled b. Town of Ithaca Abstract c. Bolton Point Abstract - Pulled d. Set public hearing for IC Noise Permits e. Authorize Supervisor to sign Youth Recreation Agreement f. Increase designated reserve for Open Space Plan g. Disposal of Surplus Computers and Computer Equipment MOVED: Tee-Ann Hunter SECONDED: Nahmin Horwitz VOTE: Ayes: Engman, Leary, Hunter, Horwitz, and Goodman Absent: Levine and DePaolo Motion passed. Discuss the Issuance of bonds for upcoming projects - Moved to May 9'^ Consider Executive Session to Discuss the Acquisition of Real Property Moved by Tee-Ann Hunter, seconded by Nahmin Horwitz at 6:59 p.m. ^ ^ Moved by Bill Goodman, seconded by Tee-Ann Hunter to reenter open session at 7:07 p.m. Consider Adjournment Meeting adjourned upon motion at 7:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 0 1 ^ t rs * s » I SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING: PROCESS TIMELINE Prepared for the Town Board of Ithaca by: Katie Stoner, Sustainability Planner April 2009 Town Board unanimously adopted a resolution committing to participate In the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation "Climate Smart Community" initiative, pledging to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability in the Town. STUDY SESSKM OF THE ITHACA TOWN SOARO MONDAY. AraiL 27.2009 TB RESOLUTION HO. 20W.CM: T«»-n nf R.«rfuBon to Pirttoiati In Hwm Yortc 5ut9 Dw»ftm>nl ot Bnvlionintiml ComwvaBoo -ClImM* Smirt CommimiHW Ifiwatlv WHEREAS, tne Townol Ithaci Boaid b«l>e'ret lhat climate change poeet a real and tncreaeJng threat to our local and (fobal envtronmenti which it primarily due to the bumirtg ol fotul tuel*, and WHEREAS, the eflocli ol drmate change may endanger our mfrBBtruclure. Mcnomy and Hveitnodi harmourfarmt orchardt. ecological commumliet. including native fiah and wUdlrfepooulatiana; reduce dmking water auppllea; and pcae polentiai health threata to ourciliaeni, and WHEREAS, we believe that our reaponae lo dimate change providea ua with an unprecedented opportunity to aave money, and to build livabla. energy-indapendant and tecure communmee. vibrant innchiation aconomiee. healthy and eafa actteolt, and raaiiiant nfraatiuclurea; and f s t t September 2010 Hired sustainability planner to carry out sustainability planning goals and activities. fcl e**W4.'I** *«»*■•« e ewl iWe hr •••• re eilieei iweui wewMev Pwrge,t aeri A*«■»>»*$ Tw Mm M nvM fw asna •dwM !*■ MMF* »ve«W w SMI |«« peMMr. 1 On rf «h if •me^Ww e weten*»e FWW w; U » eel Mne • • BMM tM »M Ma on r««9e aM)«. M • <>iiimiiUe<»Ma»ae^»TarMHMtaawel<adM*pMgaMt r> f * October 2010 Presented goals and deliverables of the project, "Sustainability Planning Framework," at the October 18'^ Town Board meeting and introduced goals of Sustainability Planning effort that launched in Fall 2010. t i * 1 November 2010 Sustainability in the Master Plan and Zoning Code Town Board members and planning staff gathered to learn more about how other local governments have integrated sustainable practices, policies, goals, and principles into their Master Plan/Comprehensive Plan and subsequently, their zoning code. Provided many great examples and resources that the Town can draw on for their own Comprehensive Plan. December 8 2010 Pedestrian Oriented Development presentation with Rob Morache, President of New Earth Strategies. Town Board, Planning Board, Comp Plan Committee, and Conservation Board members along with staff came together to learn more about opportunities in the Town of Ithaca to design and develop sustainable, mixed-use communities that support shared land use goals and advance overarching community visions. Pedestrian Oriented Development January 2011 f » Shared the "Framework for Sustainability," which is a descriptive, narrative version of the goals and deliverables matrix presented at the October 18^^ meeting. This document is intended to provide internal guidance to the overall process, as well as to give the public a clearer sense of what the Town is embarking on. This document (along with others) will be posted on the Town's Sustainability webpage, which is scheduled to go live at the end of April. A Sustainabiltty Framework Town of KY rn mm f y ^ 1 January 2011 Green Communities and Model Building Ordinances (webinar) Members of the Town Board, Planning Board, Planning Staff, and Code Enforcement Staff gathered to learn more about developing and implementing sustainable, energy efficient building ordinances. Katie followed up with other municipalities in NY who have successfully done so and is continuing to research options for the Town. ^ 1 February > March 2011 GHG Emissions Inventory conducted, report drafted, and sent out to review. Comments and feedback were taken under consideration and included in the report where feasible. Baseune 2009: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report- Government Town of Ithaca, NV 2iS Nonh Tioga St Ithaca. NY 14SS0 www.town.ithaca.ny.us April 2011 Sustainable Neighborhoods Presentation with Lew Durland, LEED AP and Mechanical Engineer at Hunt Engineers, Architects, and Surveyors. Town Board, Planning Board, Conservation Board, and Comprehensive Plan Committee members along with Staff gathered to learn more about new standards for sustainable neighborhood development and their possible applications in the Town of Ithaca, particularly in the context of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code LEEONO LEED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT '1 ASUSTAINABILITV TOOL FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS / ^ t % rs 11 » 1 April 2011 Presenting the "Government - Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report," for final approval and feedback to the Town Board. This presentation will include a report of the findings from the analysis and a discussion of possible greenhouse gas reduction targets for the Town of Ithaca. 1-^ •VS ^ l'M> (mwTiv iHn UU ^ CO:/' iv #viirf»r StrMtbghti/Trcffk Sgnab *4 k9fM>w4(* ttw r««m •> !tC* i 4\vtow<Ai iiipttw* ki*a^ MW9»iA f«<«ttW4iM tPfH <JffCV « Wttr Mrvry F^eii^ties CWWiWCA 4l« a fc»t#iK»*»*een*tte6vWf tl* n'lT ^ • r«K> r, f»* TrwAr« IPW* Vlf I '.VO U^tv\ nf F^t«w> 10> Kt, JtMiot tf W«stm«(r TreMmri P*ciiit«s U<«n i*w wvctsf* (^wvunht. 9m #<vr*itoiT 4^\ c' Uw rw<i|* C0/« vjfpul 'OiMAu' |»h«r« t rritwtyMI •A«'f 4* GHG Emissions by Sector f ■jmmt* fri9toe;v SI/MlbpriiSi hi9li 'TCO/ft -^K (mployet Commute M ti«»»i Hjl euN« i*frlv ■ khiw^l I- <.«dr< '•» (*"*«• • irv 'fmt irf twev SfTW rAra pePii H, a'lA ■rr (TM* April 2011 (tentative) f s Earth Day press conference Three local governments - Town of Ithaca, City of Ithaca, and Tompkins County - will join in together for a press conference aimed at: • Enhancing public understanding of energy and sustainability commitments and goals put forth by local government • Announcing commitments and goals, reporting on projects underway • Celebrating successes to date • Inviting the public to Join their local governments in saving money and energy while creating healthy, sustainable future for all O / ^ t * Baseline 2009: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report- GovernmentSpring 2011Town of Ithaca, NY215 North Tioga St.Ithaca, NY 14850www.town.ithaca.ny.usCV "S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report: Local GovernmentSupervisorHerb EngmanTown BoardChair: Herb Engman, SupervisorCouncilperson: Bill Goodman, Deputy SupervisorCouncilperson: Rich DePaoloCouncilperson: Tee Ann HunterCouncilperson: Pat LearyCouncilperson: Eric LevineCouncilperson: Nahmin HorwitzSUSTAINABILITY PLANNERKatie Stonerc:: c:: ( Compiled by: Katie Stoner, Town of Ithaca Sustainabllity PlannerAcknowledgements:Herb Engman: Town of Ithaca, SupervisorDebby Kelley: Town of Ithaca, BookkeeperA! Carvill*: Town of Ithaca, Budget OfficerSue Ritter: Town of Ithaca, Planning DirectorChris Balestra: Town of Ithaca, PlannerMike Smith: Town of Ithaca, Environmental PlannerLisa Carrier-Titti: Town of Ithaca, Network/Records SpecialistDan Walker*: Town of Ithaca, Senior Civil EngineerPaul Tunison: Bolton Point, General ManagerJoan Foote: Bolton Point, Production ManagerPam VanGelden Bolton Point, Finance ManagerGail Kroll: Town of Ithaca, Administrative AssistantJohn Licitra: Town of Ithaca, Engineering TechnicianCreig Hebdon: Town of Ithaca, Senior Civil EngineerJim Weber: Town of Ithaca, Director of Public WorksDan Ramer: Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility, ChiefOperatorEvan Hal las: Taitem Engineering, Energy AnalystKatie Borgella: Tompkins County Planning, Principal PlannerLeslie Schill: Tompkins County Planning, Senior PlannerLee Tryhorn: Cornell University Department of Earth andAtmospheric Science, Postdoctoral Research AssociateLara Crawford**: Regional Officer, ICLEIJamie O'Connell: Regional Officer, ICLEIAngela Vincent: Regional Director, ICLEI*since retired**former staff memberReview Team:Herb EngmanRich DePaoloSue RitterJim WeberCreig HebdonDan RamerEvan HallasLeslie SchillKatie Borgella(( Table of ContentsExecutive Summary 1Introduction 3Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory: What is it and why do one? 7Accounting and Reporting Principles 8Methodology 92009 Emissions Inventory Findings: Town of Ithaca Government Operations 10Existing Measures 13Conclusion 14Appendix A: Glossary 15Appendix B: Model 17Appendix C: Scopes 18Appendix D: Data Sources and Contacts 19Appendix E: Climate Smart Communities Resolution 20c: c Executive SummaryThe Town of Ithaca boldly asserted Its commitment to climateprotection and sustalnablllty In April of 2009 as Its Town Boardpassed a resolution to join the "Climate Smart Communities"Initiative, a partnership program between New York State and localmunicipalities (see Appendix E). In signing on to this partnership, theTown of Ithaca pledged to work toward lowering greenhouse gasesand saving taxpayer dollars through climate smart actions that alsopromote community health and safety, affordabillty, economicstrength and quality of life.In pursuit of these goals, the Town of Ithaca acquired funding to hirea half-time Sustalnablllty Planner to carry out planning andImplementation objectives. In September 2010, the SustalnabilltyPlanner came on board, and shortly thereafter, the Town of Ithacabecame a member of ICLEI: Local Governments for Sustainabliity. Indoing so, the Town further solidified Its commitment to reducegreenhouse gas emissions (GHG) at the local level and to enhancesustainabliity efforts. This analysis marks the first milestone In amulti-step process to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Townof Ithaca through a Climate Action Planning process:1. Conduct a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis; BaselineInventory and Forecast2. Establish a Reduction Target3. Develop a Climate Action Plan4. Implement the Climate Action Plan5. Monitor Progress and Report Results(combustion of fossil fuel for heat, electricity, and transportation) aswell as methods used to calculate these figures. The sources ofemissions calculated In this GHG emissions Inventory include:SectorDetailsBuilding andFacilitiesTown HallPublic WorksStreetlights10 Lighting Districts2 School Crossing LightsWater DeliveryBolton Point Facility4 Pump Stations19 Pump Houses and TanksWastewaterTreatmentIthaca Area WastewaterTreatment Facility (42%)14 Pump HousesVehicle Fleet73 Vehicles and Equipment(Public Works and TOI)13 Vehicles (Bolton Point)Employee Commute72 Employees from TOI,Public Works & Bolton PointPassenger cars, vans, lighttrucks, SUVsThis report details the quantity of greenhouse gases emitted to theatmosphere that are attributable to the Town of Ithaca's governmentfacilities and operations for the baseline year of 2009. The inventoryalso provides Information about the activities that cause emissionsIn 2009 - the baseline year chosen for this analysis - the Town ofIthaca's government operations used 46, 548 MMBTus of energy andemitted 3,563 tons of CO^e at a cost of $1,015,508. The WaterDelivery Facilities sector accounted for the greatest proportion ofc:thaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - G(•IT energy and emissions at 17,300 MMBTus and 1,609 tons C02e,respectively, or 45.2% of all government emissions. This inventoryprovides the Town of Ithaca with a baseline for comparing futureperformance and tracking progress of energy conservation initiativesand emission reduction strategies. These initial findings will guidethe Town in setting a reduction target, identifying energy improvementpriorities, and developing and implementing a long-term ClimateAction Plan.Town of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - GOVERNMENTr: c: c IntroductionA Global ContextClimate change Is one of the most urgent, pressing issues faced bythe global community. According to the Intergovernmental Panel onClimate Change (IPCC), global GHG emissions resulting from humanactivities have grown since pre-industrial times, with an increase of70% between 1970 and 2004. The IPCC is the leading internationalbody for the assessment of climate change. Thousands of scientistsfrom all over the world contribute to the work of the IPCC on avoluntary basis. Since 1750, global atmospheric concentrations ofgreenhouse gases have significantly increased as a result of humanactivities, and now far exceed pre-industrial values. Most of theobserved increase in global average temperatures since the mid-20'^century is very likely due to the observed increase In anthropogenic(human-made) GHG concentrations. Although the Earth's climate haschanged throughout history, never before have we seen suchsignificant disruptions to the systems that make life on Earthpossible.400naCl350300250Concentrations of Greenhouse Coses from C to 2005-■■■■ Corbon DioxoOe (CO,)Methone (CH.)Nitrous Oxide (N,0)2000180016001400 .g_Q.1200510008006005001000YeorI50C2000According to the IPCC, human influences have:"Very likely contributed to sea level rise duringthe latter half of the 2(f^ century.""Likely contributed to changes in wind patterns,affecting extra-tropical storm tracks andtemperature patterns.""Likely increased temperatures of extreme hotnights, cold nights and cold days.""More likely than not increased risk of heat waves,area affected by drought since the 1970s andfrequency of heavy precipitation events."J(Source: https://www.ipcc-wgl.unibe.ch/publicatlons/wgl-ar4/faq/wgUaq-2.1.htmlTown of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - GOVERNMENTc c. A National ContextThe Town of Ithaca has joined a community of more than 600 localgovernments nationwide who are committed to climate protectionand sustainability. Founded in 1990, ICLH - Local Governments forSustainability is an association of city and county governmentsdedicated to improving global environmental conditions throughcumulative local action. ICLB encourages action by focusing onimprovement to the quality of life for the entire community byreducing greenhouse gas emissions (e.g. improving air quality,reducing traffic congestion and achieving financial savings forresidents and businesses). In 2005 alone, local government membersof ICLEI reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by 23 million tons.This translates to about $600 million in annual cumulative savings,largely on energy expenditures.A State ContextThese changes to the Earth's climate and ecosystems may not appearto be an immediate threat to local communities like Ithaca, NY. It isworth noting, however, that impacts are already being felt in NewYork State, and that our choices and actions today will determine theworld that we will inhabit tomorrow. A recent report by Morton et al.(2011) entitled, "The New York State Climate AdaptationAssessment" details some of the changes already observed andanticipated closer to home;• Annual temperatures have been rising throughout the statesince the start of the 20th century. State-averagetemperatures have increased by approximately 0.6°F perdecade since 1970, with winter warming exceeding 1.1®F perdecade• Sea level along New York's coastline has risen byapproximately 1 foot since 1900• Mean temperatures across in our region could increase 2.0to 3.0®F by the 2020s, 3.5 to 5.5® F by the 2050s, and 4.5 to8.5®F by the 2080s• Precipitation could increase from an average of 38inches/year by 0 to 5% by the 2020s, 0-10% by the 2050s,and 5-10% in the 2080s• Extreme heat events are very likely to increase, and extremecold events are very likely to decrease throughout NYS[Source: Horton et al. (2011). Climate Risks. Chapter 1. CfimAID. NYSERDA.)New York State has committed to working aggressively to reducegreenhouse gas emissions and become a hub of the new cleanenergy economy. The NYS Department of EnvironmentalConservation estimates that recent regulations will result in areduction of 15 million tons of C02 emissions by 2020 and 26 milliontons of C02 emissions by 2030, or 6% and 9% below the 2008baseline, respectively. Executive Order 24 issued in 2009 by GovernorPaterson committed the state to reduce GHG emissions by 80% by2050 and create a Climate Action Plan; the interim Climate ActionPlan was released in November 2010. Other NYS initiatives include:• The establishment of the Office of Climate Change with theNYS Department of Environmental Conservation, chargedwith program and policy development• Adoption of a Renewable Portfolio Standard, requiring thatthe state obtain 30 percent of its electricity from renewablesources by 2015 - referred to as "30 x 15."• Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) cap-and-tradeprogram aimed at reducing power plant emissions by 10%by 2019• Vehicle manufacturers will be required to meet a fleetaverage standard of emissions that becomes more stringenteach year through 2016.Town of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - GOVERNMENTc:: c:( A Local ContextTown of CarolineClearly, climate change is a global issue that requires immediate andconsiderable action. In a political climate where attempts to passcomprehensive national climatelegislation have been ineffectual, localgovernments have an opportunity toeffect meaningful change. They haveasserted themselves as leaders in theclimate movement by acknowledgingthe urgency of the threats posed byclimate change, committing to reducing their impacts, andimplementing action plans that have tangible, positive results. Thefollowing examples demonstrate the commitments of severalmunicipalities in Tompkins County:Tompkins County• Adoption of county-wide goal to reduce GHGemissions 80% below 2008 levels by 2050• Implementation of 2020 Energy Strategy to reduceGHG emissions 20% below 2008 levels by 2020• Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Elementadopted into Comp Plan• Significant accomplishments already within countygovernment operationsCity of Ithaca• Adoption of Local Action Plan, committing City toreduce government GHG emissions 20% below 2001levels by 2016• Energy efficiency upgrades in City facilities carriedout• Energy Sustainability Coordinator hired in 2011• Town Hall underwent energy upgradeso Super-insulatedSun tubes to lighten spaces on the northsidePowered by 12.6 kW PV array, which is netmetered into the gridHeated solely by geo-thermal, with roofoverhangs sized to reduce thermal loadingin the summer and maximize solar gainin the winterTown of DanbyExploring the possibility of a biomass boiler to heatTown facilitiesConducted energy audit in Town HallTown of DrydenEnergy efficiency upgrades at highway departmentGeothermal system and high efficiency lighting atTown HallFunding for local residents to conduct energy auditprovidedSustainability Planner hired in 2010Energy Coordinator hired in 2011Sustainability Planning process underwayTown of IthacaSustainability Planner hired in 2010GHG Emissions Inventory/Climate Action Planningcarried outSustainability integrated into Comprehensive PlanTown of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - Government(: (v.( • Energy efficiency upgrades at wastewater treatmentplant• Efficient motors in water treatment plants• Energy efficient lighting upgrade at Town HallTown of Lansing• Energy Educator hired• Facilities staff focused on energy upgrades to Townfacilities and operationsWhether considered a moral imperative, a smart business strategy, orsome combination thereof, the Town of Ithaca is taking leadership bycommitting to combat climate change at the local level.Town of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - Governmentc: c: ( Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory: What is it and why do one?A greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Inventory is an assessment ofenergy use. It can also bethought of as an audit of theactivities that cause or releasegreenhouse gases along with aprojection of how much theseactivities are likely to grow inthe future. Information fromthe greenhouse gas emissionsinventory allows the Town ofIthaca to identify energy andcost saving measures, create astrategy to reduce emissions ina quantifiable and transparentway, and provides baseline datato help monitor the success offuture initiatives. Furthermore,data from the inventory willhelp prioritize energyimprovements, guide policy decisions, inform the Energy and ClimateChange section of the Comprehensive Plan, and build public supportfor broader sustainability initiatives in the Town.The Town of Ithaca benefits from the development of a greenhousegas emissions inventory in the following ways:Risk Management - Voluntarily reporting GHG emissions could helpthe Town of Ithaca manage climate risk by documenting early actionsto reduce GHG emissions."...the greenhouse gasemissions inventoryallows the Town...toidentijy energy and costsaving measures, createa strategy to reduceemissions in aquantifiable andtransparent way, andprovides baseline datato help monitor thesuccess of futureinitiatives."Addressing Inefficiencies - Accounting for emissions can help theTown of Ithaca gain better insight into the relationship betweenimproving efficiency (reducing energy and waste) and reducingemissions, while at the same time saving money and resources.Readiness for a Carbon Constrained Future - Identifying emissionssources to develop a GHG profile and management strategies willprepare the Town of Ithaca to respond to the potential impact ofnew regulations.Recognition as an Environmental Leader - Voluntarily reportingGHG emissions provides the Town of Ithaca with a pathway torecognize, publicize, and promote our environmental stewardship.Stakeholder Education - Assembling an annual GHG emissionsinventory can help inform management, constituents, employees,and the public about the Town of Ithaca's GHG emissions profile.Town of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - GOVERNMENTc: c.. Accounting and Reporting PrinciplesFollowing the processes and models established by ICLEI, the Townof Ithaca conducted a community-wide GHG inventory and agovernment operations GHG inventory using data from the calendaryear 2009. This report contains the findings from the governmentanalysis. The inventory is the first step in ICLEI's "Five Milestones"methodology, which is followed by ICLH's 600+ membergovernments nation-wide:1) Conduct a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis: BaselineInventory and Forecast2) Establish a Reduction Target3) Develop a Climate Action Plan4) Implement the Climate Action Plan5) Monitor Progress and Report ResultsStandardized ProtocolsBecause of the complexities involved in directly measuringgreenhouse gas emissions, inventory's report emissions that arebased on accepted models and methodologies, providing thegreatest degree of accuracy possible. In the larger context of theICLEI Five Milestones process, this greenhouse gas emissionsinventory was conducted in accordance with the Local GovernmentOperations Protocol (LGOP), a set of principles designed to provide astandardized guide to local governments quantifying and reportingGHG emissions associated with their operations. The overarchingprinciples of this protocol are relevance, completeness,consistent, transparency, and accuracy. The LGOP facilitates thestandardized and rigorous inventorying of GHG emissions, whichhelps local governments to track energy consumption, benchmarkprogress, assess risks, and identify opportunities. The Town ofIthaca's efforts to reduce emissions will be compatible with programsalready in place throughout the region, state and nation, as the LGOPis the official standard for all local governments in the United States.Baseline YearThe GHG emissions inventory report for the Town of Ithacagovernment was conducted using 2009 as the baseline year. Settinga baseline reveals high priorities for energy savings, guides reductiontargets, and establishes a benchmark to compare progress against. Inessence, a baseline year provides a snapshot of the current state ofaffairs that is useful in articulating goals and visions for the future.According to the LGOP, the baseline should be selected based on acalendar year (not fiscal), and should be a year for which the recordsare accurate, complete, and representative, or devoid of dataanomalies, such as a particularly cold or warm year. 2009 was chosenfor the Town of Ithaca for the following reasons:• The data itself was well organized and easily accessible;much more so than any other years prior• 2009 is relatively consistent with other climate action plans inthe region and state, such as New York State creating asynergy that is potentially helpful for future collaborationsand community-wide programs• Relatively few energy improvements have been implementedup to this point, allowing the Town to track the impacts offuture energy efficiency and carbon reduction strategies.c MethodologyData for the government emissions analysis is collected from allsources of emissions within the organizational/geopoliticalboundaries of the municipality. Emissions to be inventoried withinthe organizational boundary are determined based on operationalcontrol and influence. Operational control is defined as any facility oroperation for which the town has the authority to introduce andimplement changes in operational policies and processes. For theTown of Ithaca, this includes emissions categorized in the followingsectors;SectorDetailsEmissionsSourcesBuilding andFacilities• Town Hall• Public Works (office building,town barn, salt shed)Natural GasandElectricityStreetlights• 10 Lighting Districts• 2 School Crossing LightsElectricityWater Delivery• Bolton Point Facility• 4 Pump Stations• 19 Pump Houses and TanksNatural GasandElectricityWastewaterTreatment• Ithaca Area WastewaterTreatment Facility• 14 Pump HousesNatural Gas,Electricity,and MethaneVehicle Fleet• 73 Vehicles and Equipment(Public Works and Town)• 13 Vehicles (Bolton Point)Gasoline andDieselEmployeeCommute• 72 Employees from Town,Public Works, & Bolton Point• Passenger cars, vans, lighttrucks, SUVsGasoline andDieselIn almost all cases, utility bills were available for the emissionssources within each sector. Fuel consumption and vehicle milestraveled for fleet vehicles and equipment were not available for thechosen baseline year, 2009, so 2010 was substituted and isreasonably comparable to the previous year. The water treatmentfacility, Bolton Point, is owned and operated by several municipalitiesin the form of an intermunicipal commission. 100% of the emissionsresulting from water treatment activities are included in thisinventory. This is based on the assumption that the other smallermunicipalities will not inventory emissions from Bolton Point in thenear future, nor will they have the resources to drive energyefficiency and carbon reduction strategies. The wastewater treatmentfacility is also an intermunicipal facility with Joint ownership amongstseveral municipalities. The Town of Ithaca has a 42% ownership shareof this facility, and therefore has included 42% of attributableemissions in this inventory. The City of Ithaca included 100% of thisfacility's emissions in their Government Greenhouse Gas EmissionsInventory which used 2001 as the baseline year. Their Climate ActionPlan was adopted by the Common Council in 2006. The Town andthe City will work together to create an arrangement that guides allmunicipalities involved to account for the emissions proportional totheir ownership, and to avoid double-counting.Town of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - Governmentc: c:( 2009 Emissions Inventory Findings: Town of Ithaca Government OperationsResultsIn the Spring of 2011, the Town of Ithaca completed an inventory tomeasure greenhouse gas emissions for the baseline year of 2009. Thefollowing section provides the 2009 emissions inventory findings bysector and source, as well as the associated energy costs. In 2009,the Town of Ithaca emitted approximately 3,563 tons of C02e(carbon dioxide equivalent). 3,563 tons sounds like a lot, but whatdoes that mean? The amount of greenhouse gas emissions emittedby the Town of Ithaca in 2009 Is equivalent to:GHG Emissions by Sectors392 homes using electricity throughout a year618 passenger vehicles on the road for a year7,517 barrels of oil consumed364,588 gallons of gasoline consumed43.2 tanker trucks' worth of gasoline(Source: EPA GHG Equivalencies Calculator htto://www,epa.QOv/deanenernv/enerQV-resources/calculator.html)Sectors%C02EnergyCostTotalEquivalent(million($)(tons)Btu)Buildings5.8%2083,133$56,419Streetlights and2.3%84867$29,025TrafficWater Delivery45.2%1,60917,300$459,479FacilitiesWastewater20%7118,249$278,734FacilitiesVehicle Fleet23.3%83011,486$74,937Employee3.4%1215,512$116,914CommuteTOTAL100%3,56346,548$1,015,508jHG Emissions by SourceSourcePercent ofCO2EnergyCostTotalEquivalent($)(tons)(millionBtu)Diesel10.8%3444,697$58,503Electricity59.6%2,12521.995$647,853Gasoline15.9%56411,710$169,378Methane2.4%850$0Natural Gas11.3%4027,555$175,804TOTAL100%4,18646,548$1,015,508Town ofIthaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - GOVERNMENTc: c,10 Buildings and FacilitiesThe four buildings owned and operated by the Town of Ithaca wereresponsible for 6% of overall emissions. They used 3,133 MMBtus ofenergy and emitted 208 tons of C02e costing the town $56,419annually.Streetlights/Traffic SignalsThe streetlights and traffic signals under the jurisdiction of the townin 2009 were responsible for 2.4% of overall emissions, using 867MMBtus of energy, emitting 84 tons of C02e at a total cost of$29,025.Water Delivery FacilitiesThe Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission, a.k.a.Bolton Point, is Jointly owned by five municipalities in the county. The21 pump stations provide water to 5,900 total housing units andnearly 5,000 housing units in the Town of Ithaca using 17,300MMBtus and emitting 1,609 tons of C02eat a cost of $459,479.Wastewater Treatment FacilitiesGiven the Joint ownership structure explained previously, thisinventory measured 42% of the energy consumption, C02e output,and cost associated with the Town of Ithaca's proportional share ofownership. The Town's share of emissions from the Ithaca AreaWastewater Treatment Facility in 2009 represented 20% of overallgovernment emissions, using 8,249 MMBtus of energy, emitting 711tons of C02e, and costing the Town $278,734.Vehicle FleetDue to gaps in data, 2010 data, which was comparable to 2009, wasused to calculate emissions from the Town of Ithaca's vehicle andGHG Emissions by SectorEmployeeCommute Buildings Streetlights &3% 6% ^Traffic Signals3%Water45%equipment fleet. There are approximately 86 vehicles and pieces ofequipment in the Town's fleet, which comprises 23.3% of overallC02e emissions. The fleet used 11,486 MMBtus of energy, andemitted 830 tons of C02e, which cost the Town $74,937.Employee CommuteEmployees at Town Hall, Public Works, and Bolton Point weresurveyed in order to better understand commuting patterns, whichthe Town of Ithaca may have some influence over by incentivizingactivities that promote energy-savings, such as alternative modes oftransportation, carpooling, etc. Employee commuting in 2009represented 3.4% of overall emissions, using 5,512 MMBtus ofenergy, emitting 121 tons of C02e, costing government employees atotal of $116,914Town of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - GOVERNMENT11( Emissions SourcesElectricity was the primary source of emissions for the Town ofIthaca's operations in 2009, with 60% of emissions resulting fromelectricity to power buildings, facilities, and pumps associated withwater and wastewater treatment. Gasoline accounted for 16% ofemissions, with diesel fuel and natural gas representing 11%. 2% ofoverall emissions are attributable to methane from the wastewatertreatment plant.GHG Emissions by SourceNatural Gas DieselMethane ii% ii%2%.Gasoline16%ElectricityEnergy CostsOverall, the Town of Ithaca spent $1,015,508 in 2009 on energy.Employee commuting costs are incurred directly by individualemployees, therefore making the actual cost of energy forgovernment operations $934,632. The greatest energy expense is thewater treatment facility, accounting for 43% of all energy costs. TheTown's share of the wastewater treatment facility accounts for 27% ofoverall energy costs, with the fleet representing 11% of overallenergy spending by the Town. 6% of energy expenditures are in theTown's buildings, while less than 1% is spend on streetlights.Energy Costs by SectorVehicle Fleet,$74,937EmployeeCommute,$116,914Buildings, Streetlights,$56,419 / $29,025astewatef$278,734mV\/ater,$459,479Town of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - Government12 Existing MeasuresThe Town of Ithaca has been implementing energy saving measureslong before any officially sanctioned commitment to greenhouse gasemissions reduction and climate protection was made. The followingpractices and activities highlight a strong tradition of energyefficiency and conservation within Town operations, which can beleveraged to support the upcoming climate action planning process:Town Hall• Uses computer-based Energy Management System tomaximize heating/cooling efficiency• Undergoing lighting upgrade, saving 18,000 lbs of C02/yearand $2,000/year in electricity costs• Uses daylight for space lighting• Member of Tompkins County Solid Waste "ReBusinessProgram," and working to enhance recycling and wastereduction strategiesPublic Works• Purchases used and refurbished vehicles and equipmentwhen possible• Most byproducts/waste collected and generated are reusedin some way: leaves to compost, dirt and gravel fromexcavation to road material, brush and downed trees tomulch• Lubricants, oil, hydraulic fluid and antifreeze from vehiclefleet are collected and returned to vendor where it isreprocessed and made available for reuse• Uses a road de-icing product, "Ice B'Gone," that has positiveimpacts on public health by improving water quality,increasing safety, protecting and preserving the naturalenvironment and wildlife habitat, and providing cost savings• Vehicle/equipment lending and borrowing structure withneighboring towns• Energy efficient lighting in Public Works office facility• Uses solar power for remote bank monitoringIthaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility• Methane from digesters provides 100% of the heat for thedigesters, Va of electricity needs, and some heat for thebuildings• Recently entered into a building performance contract and isexpected to reduce C02e emissions by 961 tons annually(67% from electricity reductions, 33% from natural gas.) Witha 42% share of the plant, the Town of Ithaca can expect toreduce emissions by 404 tons C02e annually. Over the next20 years, it is estimated that lAWWTF will save close to $9million in utility costs, based on a mutually agreed upon3.5% annual escalation rate.Bolton Point Water Treatment Facility• Significant savings on energy bills by using off-peak rates• Occupancy sensors in main facility• Energy efficiency lighting in main facility• Variable speed drives utilized in most pump stations. Overthe past 15 years, variable speed drives have been phased inas older, less efficient drives are replaced. Despite thesemeaningful upgrades, it makes sense to explore measuresthat can expand upon the existing improvementsTown of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - Governmentcc13 ConclusionGovernment operations emissions in the Town of Ithaca constitute about 2% of the entire community's Ithaca's total emissions. A forthcomingCommunity GHG Emissions Inventory Report will detail the findings of the GHG emissions analysis completed for the residential, commercial,industrial, transportation, and waste sectors within the Town of Ithaca at large. As a minor contributor to total emissions, actions to reducemunicipal energy use may have a limited impact on Ithaca's overall community emissions levels. However, municipal action has symbolic valueand demonstrates leadership that extends beyond the magnitude of emissions actually reduced.This report provides an initial understanding of current GHG emissions in the Town of Ithaca's government operations and serves as a foundationfor setting GHG reduction targets and developing and implementing energy reduction strategies. At first glance, the best opportunities to reduceemissions are in the following sectors:• Water Delivery Facilities• Wastewater Facilities• Vehicle FleetFollowing the establishment of a reduction target, measures and strategies will be recommended to guide the achievement of the Town's goals inthe form of a Climate Action Plan. The Climate Action Plan for the Town of Ithaca will be co-created through a multi-stakeholder process, whichwill serve as the basis of the forthcoming community-wide Climate Action Plan.Town of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - GOVERNMENT 14c: c: c: Appendix A: GlossaryC02e: Carbon Dioxide equivalentA carbon dioxide equivalent is the unit used to report greenhouse gas emissions or reductions. Greenhouse gases are converted to C02eby multiplying emissions by their respective GWP (see below). The COae allows for reporting of overall greenhouse gas emissions in onestandardized value and aids in greenhouse gas emission comparisons. Every greenhouse gas - carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4),nitrous oxide (N2O), Hydrofluorocarbons (MFCs), Perfluorocarbons (PRCs), Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) - each gas has different physicalproperties. For convenience and simplicity, it is conventional to express all gas emissions in "equivalent amounts of carbon dioxide," where"equivalent" means "having the same warming effect over a period of 100 years."IPCC; Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeThe IPCC is the leading international body for the assessment of climate change. It is comprised of a group of scientists around the worldthat was formed in 1988 to provide policymakers with objective information regarding climate change. The IPCC convenes approximatelyevery five or six years to update the science and recommendations.GWP: Global Warming PotentialEach greenhouse gas has a different potential to trap heat in the atmosphere. A GWP is a measure of the heat trapping ability of aparticular gas relative to CO^ typically reported over a 100-year period.ICLEI: Local Governments for SustainabilityMembership association of local governments committed to advancing climate protection and sustainable development. Since itsinception in 1990, ICLEI has grown to include over 1,100 cities in the world, more than 600 of which are in the United States.ICLEIs mission is to build, serve, and drive a movement of local governments to advance deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions andachieve tangible improvements in local sustainability.LGOP: Local Government Operations ProtocolThe Local Government Operations Protocol (Protocol) is designed to provide a standardized set of guidelines to assist local governmentsin quantifying and reporting GHG emissions associated with their government operations.Town of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - GOVERNMENT 15c: c:: c:; Metric Ton:The metric ton is the unit of measurement for greenhouse gas inventories and carbon offset projects. One metric ton is equal to 1.10231short tons and one short ton is equal to 0.90718 metric ton.MMBTU: British Thermal Unit (BTU), MBTU, MMBTUA standard unit of measurement used to denote both the amount of heat energy in fuels and the ability of appliances and air conditioningsystems to produce heating or cooling. A BTU is the amount of heat required to increase the temperature of a pint of water (which weighsexactly 16 ounces) by one degree Fahrenheit. A wooden kitchen match produces approximately 1 BTU, and air conditioners for householduse typically produce between 5,000 and 15,000 BTU. MBTU stands for one million BTUs, which can also be expressed as one decatherm(10 therms). MBTU is occasionally used as a standard unit of measurement for natural gas and provides a convenient basis for comparingthe energy content of various grades of natural gas and other fuels. One cubic foot of natural gas produces approximately 1,000 BTUs, so1,000 cu.ft. of gas is comparable to 1 MBTU. MBTU is occasionally expressed as MMBTU, which is intended to represent a thousandthousand BTUs. (Source: http://www.energyvortex.com/energyclictionary/british_thermai_unit_%28btu%29_mbtu_mnnbtu.htmOTown of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - GOVERNMENT • 16c: (: c: Appendix B: ModelEmissions from government operations were calculated using ICLEI's Clean Air andClimate Protection software (CACP 2009), which supports emissions inventories andclimate action planning based on the LGOP's principles and guidelines. CACP 2009 is atool that calculates and tracks emissions and reductions of criteria air pollutants(particulate matter) and the following greenhouse gases:Carbon Dioxide (CO2)Methane (CH4)Nitrous Oxide (N2O)Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)Sulfur Hexafluoride (SFe)Perfluorocarbons (PFCs). CACP2009CIMA Air A cumm "roiecoon 8onwiif«A OroonhowMi Oa* Aecounhog to SvpporttKc UxoJ Gov«<r¥i>©nr Opvfo'ion* ProtocoJICLEI1 L4M^L. it*/NACAABsila£tllliSlS£mSCarbon Dioxide (CO2)Methane (CH4)Nitrous Oxide (N2O)Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)121310140-11,7006,500-9,200Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) 23,900Source: iPCC, Second Assessment Report,Fossil fuel combustion, forest clearing,cement production, etc.Landfills, production and distribution ofnatural gas & petroleum, fermentationfrom the digestive system of livestock,rice cultivation, fossil fuel combustion, etc.Fossil fuel combustion, fertilizers, nylonproduction, manure, etc.Refrigeration gases, aluminum smelting,semiconductor manufacturing, etc.Aluminum production, semiconductorindustry, etc.Electrical transmissions and distributionsystems, circuit breakers, magnesium -production, etc.Town of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - Governmentc: t.c:;17 Appendix C: ScopesGreenhouse gas emissions are categorized as direct or indirect:Direct and indirect emissions are organized in the following scopesunder the LGOP, which also facilitates clear and effective reporting:Direct emissions result from sources within the Town'sorganizational boundaries that are also under the ownership andcontrol of the Town.Indirect emissions result from sources within the organizationalboundaries of the Town, but under the ownership and control ofanother entity.Scope 1: Direct emissions resulting from on-site energygeneration for both stationary (e.g., buildings) and mobile (e.g.,fleet vehicles) sources, through combustion of fossil fuelsScope 2: Indirect emissions resulting from energy purchased off-site, usually electricity (can include steam)Scope 3: Indirect emissions resulting from emissions resultingfrom purchased goods and services, transport and disposal ofproducts and waste, outsourced activities such as grounds careand landscaping, employee travel, and other "upstream" and"downstream" sourcesSCOPE 1SCOPE 2Sa)PE3iMonecTWOWCTPpKhKtiort WM4(«r<4UVrhicittTown ofIthaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - Governmentc:18 Appendix D: Data Sources and ContactsBuildings and FacilitiesNatural gas and electricity consumption for the buildings andfacilities within the Town is tracked and maintained by the Town ofIthaca Accounting Department. In 2009, they started compiling allutility bills into a centralized spreadsheet, making data collection andaggregation markedly smooth. Debby Kelley is the primary contactfor this data, as well as for Streetlights and Traffic Signals, and waterand sewer pump stations.Debby Kelley: Bookkeeper to the Supervisor, Town of Ithaca607-273-1721 xll4 dkelley@town.lthaca.ny.usStreetlights and Traffic SignalsElectricity consumption for all streetlights and traffic signals ismaintained by the Town of Ithaca Accounting Department.Debby Kelley: Bookkeeper to the Supervisor, Town of Ithaca607-273-1721 xll4 dkelley@town.ithaca.ny.usWater Delivery FacilitiesBolton Point tracks and maintains natural gas and electricity data forthe main facility and the three main pump stations, while the Town ofIthaca tracks the individual pump stations, which only use electricity.Most of the energy consumption is the electricity used to power thepumps. Natural gas is used for space heating in the main facility. PamVanGelder is the primary contact for this data.Pam VanGelder: Finance Manager, Bolton Point Water System607-277-0660 x224 pvg@twcnv.rr.comWastewater Treatment FacilitieslAWWTF provided data on natural gas and electricity consumptionfrom the plant itself, while the Town of Ithaca maintains the data forthe pumps. Dan Ramer was the primary contact for this data.Dan Ramer: Chief Operator, Ithaca Area Wastewater TreatmentFacility607-273-8381 dramer@citvofithaca.orqVehicle FleetGail Kroll and John Licitra provided data on vehicle/equipment modelyear and make, gasoline and diesel fuel consumption, and overallspending on fleet fuel. This data is stored in a software program,"FleetMaster," which pulled reports on these data points."FleetMaster," was not able to pull 2009 data, so we had to rely on2010 data, which according to Jim Weber, Director of Public Works,should be comparable to 2009 data (i.e. no major changes to thefleet). John Licitra was the primary contact for this data.John Licitra: Engineering Technician, Town of Ithaca Public Works607-273-1656 x230 ilicitra@town.Ithaca.nv.usEmployee CommuteA survey designed by ICLEI was distributed to Town of Ithaca, PublicWorks, and Bolton Point full-time employees by Katie Stoner,Sustainability Planner. We received a 42% response rate, which wasthen scaled up to 100%Town of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - Governmentc: c.19 Appendix E: Cumate Smart Communities ResolutionMONDAY, APRIL 27,2009TB RESOLUTION NO. 2009-086: Town of Ithaca Resoiution to Participate in New York State Department ofEnvironmental Conservation "Climate Smart Communities" InitiativeWHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca Board believes that climate change poses a real and Increasing threat to our local andglobal environments which Is primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels; andWHEREAS, the effects of climate change may endanger our Infrastructure, economy and livelihoods; harm our farms,orchards, ecological communities. Including native fish and wildlife populations; reduce drinking water supplies; and posepotential health threats to our citizens; andWHEREAS, we believe that our response to climate change provides us with an unprecedented opportunity to savemoney, and to build livable, energy-Independent and secure communities, vibrant Innovation economies, healthy and safeschools, and resilient Infrastructures; andWHEREAS, we believe the scale of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions required for climate stabilization willrequire sustained and substantial efforts; andWHEREAS, we believe that even If emissions were dramatically reduced today, communities would still be required toadapt to the effects of climate change for decades to come,IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Town of Ithaca, In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changingclimate will1. Combat Climate Change by Becoming a Climate Smart CommunitySet goals to reduce GHG emissions and adapt to predicted climatic changes. Establish a task force of local officials andTown of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - GOVERNMENT 20c: c: c:: community members to review the issues and propose a plan of action. Work cooperatively with similar task forces inneighboring communities to ensure that efforts complement and reinforce one another.2. Set Goals, Inventory Emissions, Move to ActionGather data, inventory GHG gas emissions, and establish baselines for local government operations and communitysectors. Develop quantifiable interim GHG emission targets consistent with emission reduction goals and propose aschedule and financing strategy to meet them. Encourage stakeholder and public input and develop an action plan.Report emissions to The Climate Registry (TOR), which has developed a standardized method for reporting emissionsinventories; track and evaluate progress.3. Decrease Energy Demand for Local Government OperationsAdopt a goal of reducing electricity use by 15 percent from projected levels no later than 2015.Existing Public Facilities. Inventory current building electricity usage and identify opportunities for conservation andefficiency retrofits. Obtain energy assessments from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority(NYSERDA), the New York Power Authority, the Long Island Power Authority or other professionals. Consider actionssuch as purchasing energy efficient equipment and appliances, such as ENERGY STAR®; improving lighting, heating,and cooling efficiency; setting thermostats for maximum energy conservation; decreasing plug load from office equipment;and increasing pump efficiency in water and wastewater systems.New Public Buildings. Achieve at least minimum U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign standards (LEED Silver) for all new local government buildings.Infrastructure. Incorporate energy efficient technologies and operations and maintenance practices into municipal streetlighting, traffic signals, and water and wastewater treatment facilities.Vehicle Fleet and Commuting. Improve the average fuel efficiency of local government fleet vehicles. Discouragevehicle idling and encourage bicycling, car-pooling and public transit for employees. Consider reducing the number ofvehicles; converting fleet vehicles to sustainable alternative fuels; and using electric vehicles where possible.4. Encourage Renewable Energy for Local Government OperationsSupply as much of the local government's power, heat and hot water needs as is deemed feasible from solar, wind, andsmall hydro through purchase or direct generation.Town of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - GOVERNMENT 21f: c c; 5. Realize Benefits of Recycling and Other Climate Smart Solid Waste Management PracticesExpand the "reduce, reuse and recycle" approach to waste management in local govemment operations and in the wholecommunity. Reduce the amount of solid waste generated - promote backyard composting and educate residents on howto prevent waste. Provide recycling receptacles in local government buildings and outdoor spaces, require duplex printingin govemment offices, compost food scraps and green waste, and develop a comprehensive green purchasing program.6. Promote Climate Protection through Community Land Use PlanningCombat climate change by encouraging low-emissions development that is resilient to climatic changes. When updatingland use policies, building codes or community plans, include provisions to combat climate change; reduce sprawl;preserve and protect open space, biodiversity, and water supplies; promote compact, transit-oriented, bikeable andwalkable communities; promote infill development; minimize new development in floodplains; maintain or establish healthycommunity forests; and promote best forest management practices and encourage tree planting, especially alongwaterways, to increase shading and to absorb carbon dioxide.7. Plan for Adaptation to Unavoidable Climate ChangeEvaluate risks from unavoidable climate change, set adaptation goals and plan for adaptation. Identify climate changeimpacts (such as flooding, drought, and extreme temperatures) that could affect the community. Identify areas such aswater supply and sewer infrastructure that may be at risk due to future changes in climate. Factor risks into long-terminvestments and decision-making. Execute climate change adaptation and preparedness measures through localgovemment planning, development and operations, giving priority to the highest risk areas.8. Support a Green Innovation EconomyIdentify opportunities to incorporate climate protection, sustainability and environmental goods and service industries intoeconomic development plans. Encourage workforce development training and school curricula that support the emerginggreen collar job sector, including renewable energy and energy efficiency, as well as climate smart solid wastemanagement practices. Procure climate smart goods and services for local government operations.9. Inform and Inspire the PublicLead by example. Highlight local government commitment to reducing energy use and adapting to changing conditions.Demonstrate the benefits of energy savings, energy efficiency, and renewable energy projects by hosting open houses;holding local meetings; working with school districts, colleges, and universities to develop climate change curricula andTown of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - GOVERNMENT 22f: (: c: programs; and regularly communicating community climate protection goals and progress to constituents.10. Commit to an Evolving ProcessAcknowledge that research and policy on climate protection are constantly Improving and evolving. Be willing to considernew Ideas and commit to update plans and policies as needed. Compare successes, cooperate and collaborate withneighboring communities to redirect less-effective actions and amplify positive results.MOVED: Councllwoman HunterSECONDED: Councilman DePaoloVOTE: Supervisor Engman, aye; Councllwoman Leary, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Goodman, aye;Councilman Levlne, aye; Councilman DePaolo, aye; Councllwoman Hunter, aye. Carried unanimously.Town of Ithaca Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report - Government 23r' (: (: