Agenda - 05-21-2013 - 8d - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 21, 2013 Action Agenda Item No. 8 -d SUBJECT: Energy, Water And Fuel Performance Report for Fiscal Year 2012 DEPARTMENT: Asset Management Services PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No (AMS) ATTACHMENT(S): 1) "Environmental Responsibility in County Government" Goal 2) Excerpt Slides from October 16, 2012 Report Regarding the "Environmental Responsibility in County Government" Goal INFORMATION CONTACT: Wayne Fenton, (919) 245 -2628 Alan Dorman, (919) 245 -2627 Jeff Thompson, (919) 245 -2658 1 PURPOSE: To receive a report regarding reductions in use of energy, water and fuel in fiscal year 2011 -12. BACKGROUND: At the October 16, 2012 regular meeting, the Board of County Commissioners ( "BOCC ") received a report regarding the "Environmental Responsibility in County Government" Goal adopted by the BOCC in December 2005 (Attachment 1). Asset Management Services ( "AMS ") staff collaborated with Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation ( "DEAPR ") and the Orange County Solid Waste Department to develop a performance report against the established goals. Included in the report were targets and achievements for reduction in the use of energy, water and fuel use. The report established a baseline year (fiscal year 2009 -10) and identified reduction goals each year through fiscal year 2017. At its November 13, 2012 work session, the BOCC received a report regarding proposed revisions to the Energy, Water and Fuel Conservation Policies, which was originally adopted by the BOCC in December 2005 and became effective January 1, 2006. As part of the discussions at the November 13 meeting, it was requested by the BOCC that information regarding achievements in the reduction of energy, water and fuel use be reported to the BOCC as part of the annual budget development process. As such, AMS is presenting the attached excerpt from the original report presented October 16, 2012. AMS reported to the BOCC on progress toward these goals in June 2011 and October 2012 and will continue to report to the BOCC on progress towards the established goals each year during the budget process. Annual Scorecard Results The energy and water use reported here is for all facilities for which AMS manages the utility accounts. This includes accounts for all County buildings and facilities with the exception of some park properties managed by DEAPR (primarily outdoor sports field lighting) and Solid