SUBJECT:
Title
Draft Resilience Action Plan Presentation and Discussion
Department
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Emma Marino, Sustainability & Water Conservation Specialist
Eryka Thorley, Sustainability Manager
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 45 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $10,000
Balance Available: $3,675.81 (pending payment of final invoice)
Fund General Fund
Line Item Number: 100-25-780-570000-000000
New Appropriation Required: No
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Erie's first Resilience Action Plan (RAP) draft supports resilience related goals and best practices identified in Erie's 2019 Sustainability Plan, 2025 Beneficial Electrification Plan, 2024 Comprehensive Plan, and 2023 Home Rule Charter.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend a thorough review and discussion of this draft plan. Staff will then integrate feedback into a final version for Council's consideration on Nov. 4. Following adoption, resilience efforts will transition to implementation, including a second project (if accepted) with CU Boulder's Masters of the Environment Capstone program focused on various implementation areas (Resilience Hub(s), HOA engagement, etc.).
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SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* Erie's first RAP draft identifies and solidifies the Town's support and commitment to increase resilience of residents and businesses through intentional strategies and focus areas.
* The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimated that for every one dollar spent in resilience investment, $13 is realized through avoided future impacts in economic loss and infrastructure rebuilding. This plan will allow the Town to target strategic investments including State and federal grant opportunities.
* Next steps include high level integration of the RAP into the Sustainability Action Plan update as well as a second project (if accepted) with the CU Boulder Masters of the Environment Capstone program to begin imple...
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