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12 budget requests. For projects already funded, responses to the checklist items will be submitted along with the site plan application, as required by NDS. • That, in the spirit of continual improvement, this advisory environmental checklist be reviewed by staff on an annual basis to ensure that it is appropriate, effective, and inclusive of applicable issues. • That the attached zoning verification form will be completed as directed by all project managers for all projects and submitted to the zoning administrator for review and approval. RESOLUTION : GREEN BUILDING POLICY Ms. Judy Mueller, Director of Public Works, said staff was asked to formalize the policy that staff has already initiated to incorporate green building practices for major City projects. She said staff will report back to Council on a regular basis, and will continue to monitor standards. She said she anticipates upfront costs to be 1% to 3% of a project, but said a payback is expected. Mr. Huja said it is a great policy, and he moved approval of the green building policy. Mr. Taliaferro seconded the motion. Mr. Norris said is it important that the City set an example for what we want to see the community do. The resolution approve the green building policy was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of Charlottesville is a signatory to the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement which promotes sustainable building practices and energy efficiency; WHEREAS , the City Council’s 2025 Vision Statement and the City’s Comprehensive Plan incorporate goals and objectives related to green building practices; WHEREAS , the number of green building related efforts to-date support the City’s goals and commitment to environmental improvement and sustainability; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Charlottesville as follows: • The City of Charlottesville is committed to incorporating green building practices regarding site selection and development, water and energy efficiency, air quality protection, and material selection (with regards to both origin and content). • That the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED standard will be used to guide the design and construction process for all major City owned buildings and renovation projects to ensure that a basic suite of practices are consistently incorporated. • That an internal cross-departmental team of knowledgeable staff review all major building construction and renovation projects and evaluate whether such projects present the opportunity to pursue LEED or similar third-party certification. • That City Council is informed on a regular basis of the status of green building efforts, including certification(s). • That staff continue to monitor industry standards by which green building practices are evaluated in order to ensure that any third-party certification process is appropriate and applicable to municipal projects. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Huja said he would like to revisit the issue of Westhaven. He said he hopes Mr. Norris, as a member of the Housing Authority, will emphasize the importance of maintenance.