SUBJECT:
Title
Sustainability Action Plan update and discussion with Town of Erie Town Council
Department
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Molly Marcucilli, Lotus Engineering & Sustainability Climate Mitigation and Resilience Planning Associate
Eryka Thorley, Sustainability Manager
Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 45 minutes
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For time estimate: please put 0 for Consent items.
Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $117,013.50
Balance Available: $73,618.05
Fund General Fund
Line Item Number: 205-25-780-560100-252502 (Boulder County grant)
100-25-780-560100-252502 (Erie grant match)
100-25-780-560100-000000 (Consulting)
New Appropriation Required: No
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Erie's Sustainability Action Plan update builds from its 2019 Sustainability Plan while incorporating new initiatives and information such as Erie's 2024 Climate Emergency Declaration, 2023 and 2025 Community Survey priorities, and recently adopted Beneficial Electrification Plan. This plan development contract was approved by Council on Jan. 28, 2025.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Informational item with request for Council feedback on current plan update and overall trajectory.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* This is an update about Erie's Sustainability Action Plan development process including an existing condition review and analysis, greenhouse gas emissions inventory review, draft plan strategies, and communication and engagement thus far.
* Staff and Lotus are requesting Council feedback regarding the current progression of the plan development and any visible gaps or needed focus areas moving forward.
* Erie's Sustainability Action Plan is scheduled for final presentation to Council and adoption in early 2026.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
In 2019, the Board of Trustees adopted the Town's first Sustainability Plan (attached), which included strong emissions reduction goals such as renewable energy adopt...
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