Lloyd Snook

Community Engagement and Public Education

The city is spending on a standalone community engagement consultant contract for the comp plan review.

Fleet electrification and replacement program

EV purchases and charging infrastructure would be folded into the FY26-FY31 capital plan, updating rather than expanding the existing schedule.

Mature tree protection and paper streets

Homeowners face potential tree removal costs and insurance exposure.

Azalea Springs stormwater and tree damage

A consent order totaled tens of thousands of dollars, but speakers noted statutory penalties could reach into the millions.

Draft Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan

A lost $460,000 federal grant slowed the work; most projects would be funded through existing operations and future capital budgets.

Climate program support for residential energy improvements

Efficiency standards aim for 30% energy/water use reduction in City facilities by 2030; upfront costs may be higher.

State of the Forest FY 2026

Tree Planting Program

Contractors hired directly, so no RFQ process — the city's planting budget will pay for the winter installation.

Invasive Plant Control

2026 Regional Solid Waste Management Plan

James Dinsmore site archaeology

City may fund limited archaeological field work; the applicant bears the historic study cost.

Drought watch and voluntary water restrictions

Mandatory restrictions could disrupt business practices if the drought worsens.

Transit's role in climate action

CAT's zero-emissions bus pilot and charging infrastructure investments are in progress; hydrogen supply economics are in question.

Solar power purchase agreements for CHS and CMS

Roughly $1.3 million in avoided energy costs over 25 years, no upfront city investment.

Stormwater rules timeline vs. housing needs

Consultant-led study funded from the environmental review project; delayed relief may raise housing costs.

BP Carbon Offsets

Roughly $300,000 of gas rate revenue is tied to the offsets decision.

Gutting of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act

Resolution: Resolution to Authorize Reallocation of $6,300 of Previously Appropriated Funding to Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE) for FY 2027