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Focus Area 1: Climate Planning
The Sustainability Board will provide advisory recommendations to the City Commission,and as requested
by the City Manager, to the City Manager, on policies related to the City of Bozeman's Climate Plan.The
policies the board advises on must seek to ensure Bozeman is a leader in mitigating the impacts of climate
change.
Work Plan Item 1:Local Food System
a. On November 9, 2022,the Sustainability Board held a Work Session to review the proposed
approach for a community mapping project designed to enhance the City's understanding of
current challenges and opportunities within the local food system.This was followed by a
Work Session on March 8, 2023, to confirm feedback received from the Board to be
included in a Request for Proposals published on April 29, 2023.
b. The Board will have an opportunity to comment on the process and preliminary findings
during a work session on March 21, 2024.
c. On April 10, 2024,the Board will again have an opportunity to comment on the
recommendations and final report, including any recommendations to staff on subsequent
next steps.
d. To foster and develop the connections made during the Local Food System Preliminary
Mapping Project, staff will work with the Sustainability Board and local food system
constituents to elevate local food and nutrition educational opportunities in the community.
e. The Board will advise staff on opportunities for the City to help bolster a more sustainable,
resilient, and equitable local food system through education, policy, and more.
*Bozeman Climate Plan Reference: 6.N.1-4
Work Plan Item 2:Composting Services& Collection
a. On August 9, 2023,the Sustainability Board held a Work Session on the City's Solid Waste
Rate Study and Compost Feasibility Study to receive input on future implementation and
outreach of the bundled plan as directed by the City Commission on July 18, 2023.
b. As a result of feedback received from the Sustainability Board,the City is in the process of
conducting a customer survey in early 2024 to inform a plan for successful implementation.
c. The Sustainability Board will be invited to provide additional input on community education
and outreach planning in 2024.
d. Management of human-wildlife conflicts will be a facet of the discussion with the Board.
*Bozeman Climate Plan Reference: 5.10.2
Work Plan Item 3:Electric Mobility
a. The City of Bozeman will initiate an Electric Mobility Roadmap planning process starting in
the summer of 2024 to strategically plan for all forms of transportation electrification,
including electric vehicles, e-bikes, micro mobility devices, EV rideshare, and electric transit.
Additional topics may include e-bike rental programs, and the use of renewable diesel as a
component of an effective transition for fleet.
b. The Sustainability Board will be asked to provide feedback on the project scope of work and
the constituent engagement strategy in the fall of 2024.
c. The draft Electric Mobility Roadmap will be shared with the Board in the winter of 2024, and
the Board will be provided with the opportunity to review the final draft and make a
recommendation to the City Commission.
*Bozeman Climate Plan Reference: 4.K.1-3
Work Plan Item 4: Green Power Program
a. The Green Power Program partnership with the City and County of Missoula is a key
strategy to reach the City of Bozeman's 100% net clean electricity goal.
b. The Sustainability Board held a 100% Net Clean Electricity Strategies Work Session on June
14, 2023.
c. On November 8, 2023,the draft Green Power Program Term Sheet was presented to the
Sustainability Board as the overarching program framework.The Board unanimously
recommended approval of the Green Power Program Term Sheet and requested staff to
forward their recommendation to the City Commission.
d. Following Commission adoption of the Term Sheet on November 28, 2023,the next step in
the process is the adoption of a lead community agreement with NorthWestern Energy to
further define the obligations of the parties.The Sustainability Board will be asked to make
a recommendation to the City Commission in the spring of 2024.
e. As the program advances through the approval process,the Board will be consulted on
messaging, education, and outreach to businesses, residents, and other constituents.
*Bozeman Climate Plan Reference: 2.E.1
Work Plan Item 5:Extreme Heat& Wildfire Smoke
a. On October 12, 2022, the Sustainability Board held a Work Session with a focus on
neighborhood resiliency programming related to wildfire smoke and heat outreach.
b. City staff incorporated feedback from the Board into outreach materials that were shared
with the public in the winter and summer of 2023.
c. On April 12, 2023,the Sustainability Board held another Work Session to receive feedback
on how the City might reach more residents, including any additional resources that would
be beneficial to the community.
d. As education and outreach continue, the Board will be asked to further consider ways the
City can deepen climate resilience communication and engagement, especially to aid
vulnerable community members disproportionately impacted by climate change and
extreme weather.
*Bozeman Climate Plan Reference: 3.1.1
Work Plan Item 6:Energy Efficiency and Electrification
a. On April 13, 2022,the Sustainability Board held a Work Session to provide input on a
building electrification campaign. After incorporating feedback received from the Board,
City staff presented a program outline during a Work Session on September 14, 2022.
b. Based on this input, City Staff hosted contractor training and developed residential
resources featuring case studies and incentives.
c. As these efforts develop and evolve,the Board will be asked to advise staff on:
i. Collaborations with local and statewide organizations,
ii. Workforce development,
iii. Development of outreach strategies designed to increase awareness of building
electrification and energy efficiency best practices, as well as emerging incentives
available through the Inflation Reduction Act and the utility, and
iv. Building awareness of C-PACE for commercial property owners
*Bozeman Climate Plan Reference: 1.C.1-3, 1.A.3, 1.A.6
Work Plan Item 7: Urban Tree Equity
a. The Gallatin Watershed Council is partnering with the City of Bozeman and other
organizations to expand the urban forest throughout the community under the Branch Out
Bozeman initiative.
b. The goals of Branch Out Bozeman are to improve water quality, reduce the heat island
effect, and increase the equitable distribution of tree canopy.
c. One role of the City will be to lead the analysis to help inform ideal planting locations in the
community.
d. The Board will be asked to provide staff-level recommendations on this analysis.
*Bozeman Climate Plan Reference: 6.P.1-4
Work Plan Item 8:Engineering Design Standards
a. On February 14, 2024 the Sustainability Board received a Special Presentation from the
Transportation and Engineering Department on Engineering Design Standards focused on an
evaluation of compact development engineering standards.
b. Over the course of this work plan,the Sustainability Board will be provided with
opportunities to learn and comment on a range of topics, such as the Wetland Code Review
and the Stormwater Facility Plan engagement process.
*Bozeman Climate Plan Reference: 1,.q 2 6.0.1-3
Focus Area 3: Beautification
Resolution 5327 establishes the Sustainability Board and assigns a focus area for beautification. The
Sustainability Board will assist the City in implementing the City's annual Cleanup Week.
Work Plan Item 9:Cleanup Week
a. The Sustainability Board provided input to staff on outreach activities related to Cleanup
Week and Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival events during a Work Session in 2022.
b. Through the partnership with the Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival, participation in Cleanup
Week has increased.
c. The Sustainability Board will be invited to provide input on the City's approach to
messaging, marketing, and promotion of the event.
d. Board members may choose to participate in Cleanup Week and the Gallatin Valley Earth
Day Festival.
*Bozeman Climate Plan Reference: 5.M.1, 6.P.4
SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD WORK PLAN 2024-2025
Focus Area 1: Climate Planning
Work Plan Item Strategic Priorities Board Time Staff Time Budget
Schedule:
Description: Connection: Commitment: Commitment: Impact:
1. Local Food System Bozeman Climate Plan 2+Meetings High Q1-Q2 2024 $ 32,000
Action Items 6.N.1-4
2.Composting Services& Bozeman Climate Plan 1-2 Meetings Low 2024 $ -
Collection Action Item 5.M.2
3. Electric Mobility Bozeman Climate Plan 3+Meetings High 2024-2025 $ 30,000
Action Items 4.K.1-3
4.Green Power Program Bozeman Climate Plan 2+Meetings High 2024-2025 $ 38,000
Action Item 2.E.1
5. Extreme Heat&Wildfire Bozeman Climate Plan 1-2 Meetings Medium 2024-2025 $ 4,000
Smoke Action Item 3.1.1
Bozeman Climate Plan
6. Energy Efficiency and Action Items 1.C.1-3, 1.A.3, 1-2 Meetings Medium 2024-2025 $ 7,000
Electrification 1.A.6
Bozeman Climate Plan
Equity 1 2 Meetings Medium 2024 $ -
7. Urban Tree E
q Y Action Item 6.P.1-4
8. Engineering Design Bozeman Climate Plan
g� g g 2+Meetings Low 2024-2025 $
Standards Action Item 3.G.2,6.0.1-3
Focus Area 2: Beautification
Work Plan Item Strategic Priorities Board Time Staff Time Budget
Schedule:
Description: Connection: Commitment: Commitment: Impact:
Sustainability Board Focus
Area 3 (Resoution 5327)& 1 Meeting(per
9.Cleanup Week Medium April '24/'25 $ 4,500
Bozeman Climate Plan year)
Action Items 5.M.1, 6.P.4