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Cit y Green Building Updat e April 28, 2021 Austin Central Library LEED Platinum https://www.leedatx.com/ Green Building Policy Updat e • Applies only to Cit y asset s or project s in which Cit y plays major role • Responds to Council Resolut ion 20190619-091 (June 2019) • Comprehensive document integrates multiple resolutions, policies, goals, plans • Reflects market t rends, best pract ices • Expands to cover leased spaces & P3s • Moves towards Net Zero projects & operations • Ensures conservation; healt h, safet y and wellness; high-quality built environment Int erdepart ment al Team ● Public W orks Depart ment ● Office of Sust ainabilit y ● Strategic Facilities Governance Team ● Real Estate Services ● Capital Contracting Office ● Purchasing Office ● Economic Development Department ● Austin Energy Green Building ● Austin Water ● Small and Minority Business Resources ● Aviation ● Building Services ● Parks and Recreation Department ● Austin Convention Center ● Austin Public Library Austin City Hall LEED Gold Proposed Changes CIP New Const ruct ion Same policy t hreshold (>$2M) ● ● Performance st andard opt ions (LEED Silver orAEGB 3 Star) ● NEW: PARD aquatic & landscape-oriented major projects achieve SITES Cert ificat ion ● NEW: Moving towards Net Zero = mandat ory feasibilit y analysis in key areas ● NEW: requirement to perform W at er Balance calculat ion in alignment with Water Forward ● If project does not meet policy threshold, meet performance st andards of LEED or AEGB as applicable to scope items Proposed Changes CIP Major Renovat ions ● Policy t hreshold change from $350k to $750k (LEED Silver or AEGB 3 Star) ● NEW: Moving towards Net Zero = mandat ory feasibilit y analysis in key areas ● NEW: requirement to perform W at er Balance calculat ion in alignment with Water Forward ● If project does not meet policy threshold, meet performance st andards of LEED or AEGB as applicable to scope items Mcbeth Recreation Center LEED CI Silver Twin Oaks Library LEED CI Gold Proposed Changes Minor Renovat ions & Int erior Finish-Out s ● Policy t hreshold change from $300k to any project under $750k Development Services Center ● All renovations meet performance st andards of LEED or AEGB for applicable scope items ● No cert ificat ion required Image: Interface Proposed Changes Third Part y Financed/ Delivered Project s (including P3’s) ● Policy threshold: IF City is responsible for 50% of cost s or facilit y operat ion Development Services Center ● Must meet same performance st andards and perform same mandat ory feasibilit y analyses as corresponding CIP project thresholds ● Bet t er Builder Program for projects over $1M (as directed by Council) Leased Space Preferences Cit y Tenancy in Non-cit y owned buildings Preferred criteria ● LEED, AEGB, W ELL cert ificat ion ● Locat ed in Imagine Aust in Act ivit y Cent ers and Corridors, minimize t ransport at ion impact s / travel distances; ● Access to public t ransit , bicycle, pedestrian routes, serviced by COA shut t les ● Located within complet e communit ies, walkable to activities & community services ● Health, wellness, and bicycle-friendly amenit ies ● Building design encourages occupant healt h & wellness ● Elect ric vehicle charging stations ● Non-smoking facilit ies or provide designated smoking areas ● Green housekeeping NEW : Spaces Leased t o Non-Cit y Tenant s ● Non-City tenants in city-owned buildings which receive Cit y assist ance, LEED Silver or AEGB 3 Star required, as applicable to scope. ● Non-City tenants in city-owned buildings which do notreceive Cit y assist ance, meet intent of LEED certified or AEGB 2 star encouraged. ● Food service providers in cit y buildings encouragedto adopt Good Food Purchasing standards. Austin Convention Center NEW Key Policy Priorit ies: Healt h & W ellness St rat egies ● Encourages W ELL Building st andard o Currently being used at Development Services Center & Austin Energy Headquarters ● Design element s such as: ○ Open stairwells, promoting activity ○ Access to daylight and views ○ Employee health amenities ● Green housekeeping Austin Central Library LEED Platinum NEW Key Policy Priorit ies: Sust ainable Landscape St rat egies ● Maximize green infrast ruct ure ● Emphasize innovat ive st ormwat er management ● Allow ongoing monit oring of these systems ● Per Council Resolution No. 20071129-046 Austin Central Library Shoal Creek Restoration LEED Platinum Todd Lane Roundabout Green Roads Project Waterloo Park Creek Delta Sustainable Sites Unique Project Types Parks and Recreation Department Parks Aquatics Facilities ● Sust ainable SITES rating system Todd Lane Roundabout Green Roads Project Unique Project Types Unique projects encouragedto consider alternative rating systems orpairing LEED/AEGB with additional rating systems, such as: • WELL Building St andard • ParkSmart for parking structures • Envision for infrastructure projects • CEEQUAL for large civil engineering projects • GreenRoads for roadways and trail projects NEW Net Zero / Low Carbon Feasibilit y Assessment s ● EV charging st at ions or EV-ready ● New / replacement HVAC or hot water systems: building elect rificat ion (natural gas avoid or disconnect) ● Reduce embodied carbon (waste & building materials) ● New / replacement roofs: rooft op solar or solar-ready design ● New construction: dual plumbing or auxiliary wat er supply systems Mayor Adler at EV event NEW Net Zero / Low Carbon Feasibilit y Assessment s Roopt op Solar / Solar Ready Design ● Cost/benefit analysis ● Technical feasibility analysis ● Building/roof orientation analysis ● Incentives assessment For Solar Ready ● Placement of rooftop equipment ● Structural capacity ● Provide utility chases Central Library Solar Array (new build) Palmer Event Center Solar Array (retrofit) Development Services Center System 75% potable water offset Blackwater System Closed loop for toilet flushing Hybrid Living Machine 40k gal Cistern = Rainwater + condensate NEW Net Zero / Low Carbon Feasibilit y Assessment s Dual Plumbing / Auxiliary W at er & W at er Balance ● Water Balance calculations per Water Forward Plan ● Connect to Purple Pipe if available ● On-site systems o Rainwater capture/cisterns o Gray or Blackwater treatment o Dual plumbing (for use now or later) Next St eps ● It em from Council pending sponsored by CM Tovo ● Memo sent to Mayor and Council in June 2020 ● Feasibility Assessment guidance document s wit h consult ing assist ance ● Internal staff t raining and briefings ● Continuous improvement Aust in project s using ot her rat ing syst ems WELL None certified, two COA projects pending: • PDC will be the first building in Austin to become WELL certified, anticipate “GOLD” certification The second building to become WELL certified in Austin will be the new AE headquarters building • Envision • Western Oaks Pond Rehab Project pending • Multiple throughout the state (in DFW, Houston, and San Antonio including pipeline, treatment plant, and street improvement projects). Closest is a wastewater treatment plan in SA. SITES Certified in Austin (none by COA) • Mary Elizabeth Branch Park at Mueller • Dell Med at UT Campus • Luci and Ian Family Garden at Wildflower Center Registered (but not yet certified) Eastside Bus Plaza • • Mueller Town Center Park • • Creek Delta at Waterloo Greenway Kingsbury Commons at Pease Park