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(f) "LEEDTM Rating System" means the most recent version of the Leadership in <br />Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDTM) Green Building Rating System approved by the <br />United States Green Building Council. City staff shall maintain the most recent version of the <br />LEEDTM Rating System at all times. <br />(g) "LEEDTM Accredited Professional" means an individual who has passed the <br />LEEDTM accreditation exam administered by the US Green Building Council. <br />(h) "Renovation" means any addition or modification to an existing Building or <br />Structure. <br />(i) "Structure" means a building and excludes Traditional Public Works Projects. <br />(j) "Traditional Public Works Project" means heavy construction projects such as <br />pump stations, sewer-related facilities, flood control improvements, roads, and bridges, as well <br />as traffic lights; sidewalks, bike paths, bus stops, and associated infrastructure on City owned and <br />maintained property. <br />ARTICLE 2. STANDARD FOR COMPLIANCE <br />3-19-200 LEEDTM RATING FOR COVERED PROJECTS. <br />All Covered Projects Initiated on or after the effective date of this Ordinance, shall meet a <br />LEEDTM Silver Rating and be so certified by the US Green Building Council prior to the design <br />process, the City Manager may designate a Covered Project as needing to meet a higher LEEDTM <br />rating. All Covered Projects shall also have a LEEDTM Accredited Professional as a principal <br />member of the design team from the beginning of the project. <br />3-19-205 NON-COVERED PROJECTS. <br />For the purposes of reducing operating and maintenance costs in all City facilities, <br />Projects that do not meet the threshold that triggers compliance with the requirements of this <br />Ordinance should meet as many LEEDTM credits as practicable. Public Works and Engineering <br />and Transportation Departments should regularly review the project specifications used in <br />bidding Traditional Public Works Projects to include the best green building/environmental <br />practices possible. <br />ARTICLE 3. PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS <br />3-19-300 TIMELINE. <br />The City Manager shall, within six (6) months of ordinance adoption, promulgate any <br />rules and regulations necessary or appropriate to achieve compliance with the requirements of <br />this Chapter. The initial rules and regulations shall be promulgated after securing and reviewing <br />comments from affected City agencies and departments. <br />3 <br />