ORDINANCE NO. BL2013-381

An ordinance amending Chapter 16.60 of the Metropolitan Code to require periodic reports regarding the energy and water savings from Metropolitan Government buildings and facilities constructed using sustainable building principles and practices.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. Chapter 16.60 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by adding the following new Section 16.60.110:

“16.60.110 Continued monitoring.
A. It shall be the duty of the metropolitan government department, agency, board, or commission having control over a building or facility that was constructed or renovated using the LEEDTM sustainable building rating system pursuant to this chapter to provide an annual report to the Metropolitan Council not later than July 31 of each year detailing the environmental performance and operation of the building or facility for the previous fiscal year.
B. The annual report required by subsection A. of this section shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. The building or facility’s energy and water usage for the previous fiscal year compared to a non-LEED certified building/facility of similar size and use within the area of the metropolitan government; and
2. The estimated energy and water cost savings for the previous fiscal year compared to a non-LEED certified building/facility of similar size and use within the area of the metropolitan government.”

Section 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Charlie Tygard, Burkley Allen

Amendment No. 1
To
Ordinance No. BL2013-381

Madam President:

I move to amend Ordinance No. BL2013-381 by deleting Section 1 in its entirety and substituting with the following new Section 1:

Section 1. Chapter 16.60 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by adding the
following new Section 16.60.110:

“16.60.110 Continued monitoring.
A. It shall be the duty of the metropolitan government department, agency, board, or commission having control over a building or facility that was constructed or renovated using the LEEDTM sustainable building rating system pursuant to this chapter to provide an annual report to the Metropolitan Council not later than June 30 of each year detailing the environmental performance and operation of the building or facility for the previous calendar year.
B. The annual report required by subsection A. of this section shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. The total cost to construct or renovate the facility;
2. The costs for electricity, natural gas, and water for the previous calendar year;
3. The building or facility’s energy and water usage in kilowatt hours, therms, and gallons (as applicable) for the previous calendar year compared to a non-LEED certified building/facility of similar size and use within the area of the metropolitan government;
4. The estimated energy and water cost savings for the previous calendar year compared to a non-LEED certified building/facility of similar size and use within the area of the metropolitan government;
5. The square footage of both the LEED building and the comparison building.
C. In the alternative to the reporting information requirements of subsection B. of this section, the metropolitan government department, agency, board, or commission having control over a building or facility that was constructed or renovated using the LEEDTM sustainable building rating system may submit a copy of any annual report(s) submitted to the U.S. Green Building Council or other applicable rating agency required by such agency to maintain LEED-certified status.”

Sponsored by: Charlie Tygard

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	February 19, 2013
Passed First Reading:	February 19, 2013
Referred to:	Codes Committee
Deferred:	March 5, 2013
Amended:	March 19, 2013
Passed Second Reading:	March 19, 2013
Passed Third Reading:	April 2, 2013
Approved:	April 4, 2013
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