Green Behind the Scenes

Special Council MeetingRichland College

May 7, 2008

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Green Behind the Scenes

• The City of Dallas has been green for decades.

• While there are numerous examples of City initiatives, this briefing highlights, through time, environmental programs “behind the scenes”.

• City employees are working collaboratively on these programs to address a variety of environmental concerns including water, air, and energy.

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Dallas Water Utilities

Water Conservation Program Update

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06/07 Accomplishments vs. 5-year Strategic Plan

• What Was Planned?– Perform toilet/urinal retrofits at city

facilities– Perform irrigation system audits

and upgrades at city facilities– Expand EEI program to include

grades 6-8– Implement

Industrial/Commercial/Institutional Program

– Implement toilet rebate program– Implement irrigation system audit

program for Dallas customers– Implement clothes washer rebate

program

• What Was Done?– 40 Fire Stations retrofitted with

80 low flow urinals– 2 new water wise

demonstration gardens established

– EEI program expanded to include grades 6-8

– Cooling Tower Audit program implemented

– Spray-to-Save Restaurant Program implemented

– New Throne for Your Home Toilet Program implemented

– Irrigation system audit program implemented

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Minor Plumbing Repair Program

• Formerly Volunteers in Plumbing Program

• 571 families helped in 2006/2007

• 1,284 fixtures replaced

• Estimated water savings 3.3 million gallons annually

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Environmental Education Initiative

• Collaborative effort with Department of Sanitation– Program expanded to include grades 6-8– Over 8,600 students participated in 2006/2007– Over 200 teachers participated in staff development program

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Water Conservation Mascot “DEW”

• Received 2007 Water Mark Award from Texas American Water Works Association & Water Environment Federation for video “DEW Helps Kids Save Water”

– Spot aired on Nickelodeon and the Cartoon Network in Summer 2007

• Dew has his own My Space page

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• Formed partnership with Tarrant Regional Water District

– “Save Water” message expanded beyond Dallas’borders

– Dallas leveraged additional $450,000 in media exposure as result of partnership

• City’s “It’s All In a Drop” campaign awarded a 2007 Bronze TellyAward in the community relations category

Public Outreach Campaign

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New Throne for Your Home Program

• Program launched in June 2007

• 1,985 toilets replaced to date– 1,259 single-family– 726 multi-family

• Estimated water savings 9.1 million gallons annually

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Spray to Save Restaurant Program

• Program launched in November 2007– 103 restaurants participated to date

• 427 devices replaced – 116 spray nozzles– 311 faucet aerators

– Estimated water savings 2 million gallons annually

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• Exceeding Five-year Strategic Plan Goal– Average 2.8% reduction in gallons per capita annually

• Goal is average 1% reduction in GPCD over five years

• System-wide efforts worked in tandem to save 70 billion gallons since 2001

Summary

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Staff Recognition

1. Carol Davis, Manager2. Art Torres, Coordinator IV3. Yvonne Dupre, Coordinator IV4. Fujiang Wen, Coordinator IV5. Geri Strong, Manager II6. Terry Lowery, Senior Program Manager7. D. Stewart, Coordinator H8. S. Salinas, Coordinator H9. Dennis Hyde, Coordinator H10.Noel Nielson, Coordinator H11.Cecilia Adcock, Office Assistant II12.Heidi Boyd, Temp. Office Assistant II

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Equipment and Building Services

Energy Initiatives

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Procurement of Energy

• January 2008, EPA recognized City of Dallas for being a leader in use of green power

• EPA Green Power Partnership lists of largest green power purchases were updated– Dallas ranked #1 on Top 10 Local Government list– Dallas ranked #9 on National Top 25 list

• Result of Council’s decision September 2007 to purchase 40% of our power from renewable sources– Represents about the amount of energy used by 22,857 residential

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Energy Conservation

• Texas Senate Bill 5 of 2002 set goal for City to reduce energy by 25% over 5 calendar years (2002 to 2007)

– As of calendar year 2007, projects implemented yielded a 22% reduction (from 846M kWh to 658M kWh)

– In 2007, The State Energy Conservation Office and The Texas Energy Partnership recognized Dallas for outstanding achievement in complying with Senate Bill 5

• Texas Senate Bill 12 of 2007 expanded goal for City to reduce energy by 30% of current kWh usage – (from 779M kWh to 572M kWh by FY 2013)

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Energy Conservation (Cont.)

• Energy conservation strategies include Performance Contracts

• Provide a means to execute energy conservation capital improvements and to pay the capital investment with savings thatare subsequently realized

• 3 contracts executed to-date– Will result in 66.7M kWh savings per year – Implemented at 10 City Buildings– Average of 50% electricity savings per building– Equates to $6.3M per year electricity savings based on current

electric rate– To date we have received $690,682 in rebates from Oncor– kWh being conserved is about the amount of energy used by 4,763

residential homes

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Energy Conservation (Cont.)

• 2006 bond program includes several facility improvement projects that will conserve energy once completed

• 56 HVAC upgrades• 58 Roof replacement projects with added insulation and cool

roof finishes• Window replacements with added insulation • These capital projects in bond program are valued at $31.7 M

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Energy Conservation (Cont.)

– Phased out incandescent bulbs and replaced with energy efficient compact fluorescent bulbs

– Use air filters that are 40% more efficient

– Installed L.E.D. Traffic Signal and Lights

– Energy Star rated refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers are purchased for facilities such as fire stations and recreation centers

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Staff Recognition

• Jesse Dillard, EBS• Bonnie Zitek, CES• Donna Long, DWU• Judy Kane, AVI• Gary Calvert, OCA• Lonnie Baker, EBS• Thomas Dunlap, CES

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Regina Stencil, DWUSam Tan, EBSVarghese Thomas, EBSTerry Mitchell, AVIAlex Wong, PWTBrad Moss, PWTCharles Stringer, DWU

The City of Dallas will continue to pursue energy conservation and innovative Initiatives that promote sustainability and air quality improvement

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Equipment and Building Services

Fleet and Fuel Initiatives

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Composition of Fleet

• Equipment Services Division manages 5,200 pieces of equipment

– Sedans– Light trucks & vans– Heavy trucks – Motorcycles– Refuse trucks– Construction equipment– Trailers– Does not include: Fire-Rescue, Landfill, or uncommon fleet such

as ground maintenance equipment

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Composition of Fleet (Cont.)

• EBS manages over 96 fuel dispensing locations and provides 6.9M gallons of fuel per year

• 5,200 units using 6.9M gallons of fuel, contributes to polluting environment

• Operating the greenest fleet possible will mitigate this effect

• 1,813 of the vehicles are alternative fuel vehicles

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Composition of Fleet (Cont.)

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Strategies Employed Over Time

• In Mid 1980’s, City started exploring Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) for use in our fleet

• First AFVs purchased by City were propane fueled units

• In late 1980s, City started retrofitting vehicles for dual-fuel (CNG and Gasoline) usage

• In 1997, City began purchasing dedicated natural gas vehicles

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Strategies Employed Over Time (Cont.)

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In 2001, City began purchasing Hybrid vehicles

Through years, City has also participated in testing a variety of retrofit technologies, such as fuel additives and magnets

• Through a Public-Private partnership, City opened two CNG stations on City property (Central Service Center and Love Field airport)

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Strategies Employed Over Time (Cont.)

• In 2002, Dallas began using Bio-diesel (B20)– First city in Texas to use it– Ceased its use due to NOx emission concerns – After evaluation, and before it was required by the State, began

to use Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED)– Reinstated Bio-diesel program (first in the State to do so) after

additive was developed

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Dallas’ AFV Program Recognized

• In 1994, City was recognized with The Clean Air Texas Environmental Award

• In 2000, U.S. Department of Energy recognized City for initiatives in Clean Fleet (Clean Cities National Partner Award)

• In 2005, Sustainable Dallas recognized City for sustainable fleet management (Best Sustainable Practices 3rd Place)

• In 2006, SustainLane Government recognized City for having 39% of our fleet deemed as AFV– This ranked Dallas #5 in the nation– Ranking was based on our use of bio-diesel, and CNG, Hybrid,

and Propone powered vehicles

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Future Plans

• Our current effort is to test 4 refuse trucks that use diesel hybrid technology (hydraulic launch assist)– This technology combines power and durability of a diesel

engine with the regenerative braking of a hybrid– Users of this technology benefit from better fuel efficiency, lower

emissions and lower maintenance costs

• City continues to actively pursue green technology and to purchase alternative fuel vehicles when possible– Current bids have options for LNG, CNG, and Hybrid

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Staff Recognition

• Dewayne Jackson, EBS• Jeff Glover, EBS• Michael Tribble, EBS

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Economic Development

Brownfields Program

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Dallas Brownfields Program Background

• 1995 - Dallas was one of first 29 brownfield assessment grant recipients nationwide ($225,000 initial grant).

• Since 1995 the City has received three additional assessment grants totaling $900,000.

• The DBP has conducted 35 Phase I and nine Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA).

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Redevelopment successes

• 28 Brownfields projects

– Private construction dollars leveraged – $437,000,000– Private environmental cleanup dollars leveraged – $512,000,000– Construction jobs created – 1,200– Redevelopment jobs created – 2,600+– Victory/AAC additional $3 billion leveraged

• Development projects include:– Jack Evans Police Headquarters– The Beat Condominium development

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Jack Evans Police Headquarters

• Constructed on donated brownfields site

• Brownfields Program secured $50,000 from EPA/USACE to conduct Phase I/II ESAs

• Beta test for City of Dallas Green Building Program

• 354,000 square feet facility costing $58.9 million dedicated June 2003

• Houses up to 1,365 employees and 36 police functions

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Before…

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After…

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The Beat goes on…and up

• Matthews Southwest is constructing The Beat, the first phase of a four-building residential development in the Cedars.– Transit-oriented development

• Conducted Phase I and II ESAs– Former industrial activities– No groundwater or soil contamination above action

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The Beat…

• Phase I of the project includes 155,000 s.f. residential facility (includes 38,000 s.f. parking)

• 75 residential units

• $15.5 million construction cost

• Anticipated completion June 2008

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The Beat before…

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Construction progress…

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Staff Recognition

• Ann Grimes• Marilyn Avinger• Ryan Evans

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Sanitation Services

Landfill Biotechnology

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• Landfills are the primary waste management solution

• Can landfills be safer / better / smarter ?

– Apply composting methods to landfill mass

– Adapt and advance composting principles - as “landfill biotechnology”

What do we do with our Waste?

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What is a BioTech Landfill?

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Why Do It ?• Change image of landfills from “burying the waste problem” to “using

waste as a sustainable resource ”

• Benefits are numerous; cost is relatively modest

– Rapidly stabilizes waste – lowers both the short-term and long-term risk to environment

– Accelerates gas production for energy needs– Re-use landfill airspace– Promotes recycling of non-organics

• It’s a proven technology (70+ in North America)

• It has regulatory support

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Dramatic Increase in Re-Usable Gas Production

Gas production from normal decomposition Gas production with

bio-degradation

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Dallas’ focus on LF biotechnology

• 2001 - Studied feasibility for McCommas Bluff site

• 2005 - Received grant from NCTCOG / TCEQto prepare benchmark study ofnumerous biotech sites

• 2006 - National award “City Livability” fromUS Conference of Mayors

• Submitted permit modification to TCEQ– Received TCEQ approval Dec 2006– allows for enhanced leachate recirculation

• 2008 - Constructed first BioTech Waste Cell4646

Site PlanMcCommas Bluff Landfill

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Dallas’ forward focus

• 2007 ….. 2008 ….. and onward

– Fill and operate first waste cell; measure ability to meet goals

– Get the message out to the community – public outreach

– Support TCEQ in developing a rule package to encourage Biotechnology across state

– Offer our site as academic forum to foster university research (SMU, UTA, UNT)

– Serve as model for other landfills

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Staff Recognition

• Ron Smith, Assistant Director

• Rick White, Manager of Landfill Operations Adam Jochelson, Landfill Engineer

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Office of Environmental Quality

ISO 14001 and Environmental Management Systems

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What is an EMS? (ISO 14001)

• A set of management processes and procedures that allows an organization to analyze, control and reduce the environmental impact of its activities, products and services and operate with greater efficiency and control

• A systematic way of evaluating and improving an organization’s environmental issues

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ISO 14001

• What is ISO?– International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

establishes “standards” for management in multiple business operations including environmental

– ISO is internationally recognized as the most prestigious set of management standards for organizations

– ISO verification, which must be validated by a third-party registrar, “certifies” compliance with the ISO standards and ensures all elements of the standard have been implemented and are functioning

• Ensures a higher level of quality and performance

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City EMS

• The City of Dallas implemented its EMS in April 2005 throughout 11 City Departments

– EMS focused on improving environmental compliance and organization environmental initiatives

– Increase accountability and environmental training for City staff

– Enhanced reporting on environmental initiatives– Documented legal requirements with tracking of regulatory

changes– Systematic auditing of City facilities

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Key Benefits

• Improved Environmental Compliance• Identifies highest environmental “risks” and systematically

works to reduce them• Increased understanding and awareness of environmental

impacts by staff• Cost savings• Improved agency relationships• Improved natural environment

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EMS Departments

CIS Radio ShopDevelopment Services

Marshal’s Office

Public Works & Transportation

Dallas Water UtilitiesEquipment & Building Services

Park and RecreationStreets Services

Convention & Event ServicesCode Compliance

Fire RescuePolice

Sanitation ServicesAviation

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Results of ISO 14001

• Measurable compliance improvements– Increased compliance

• Improved environmental compliance across all City Departments• No major non-conformances identified in recent months

– Reduced number of spills • June 2005 = 49 spills ($68,543)• June 2006 = 30 spills ($27,221)

• June 2007 = 23 spills ($19,411)

– Reduced number of notices of violation/enforcement by regulatory agencies

• FY 2005/2006 = 11• FY 2006/2007 = 1

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Results of ISO 14001

• Example Programs– Increase the amount of used oil, absorbents and pads)

collected and recycled from city operations (17% increase in first year)

– Test innovative fuel and equipment technologies in EBS -SCR test

– Collect and reuse collected storm water at Love Field– Reduce impacts of accident scenes by Fire and Police – LED

Flares– Increase composting program at Dallas Zoo (57.6% increase

in first year)– Increase recycling at City facilities each year (5.5% last year)

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Employee Recognition

• OEQ– Frank Camp– Louise Hanson– William Madison– Kevin Hurley– Laurie Knirk

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Department of Aviation

Searching for PCBs at Dallas Love Field (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)

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Welcome to Love Field

Majority of Construction in 1965. PCB lighting ballasts were “latest technology”

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City Staff Assistance

Dallas was first City to participate in EPA’s National Partnership for Environmental Priorities (NPEP)

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RESULTS

Initial goal was 4000 pounds of PCB ballasts

As of 10/17/2007 Dallas Love Field had recycled approximately 4500 pounds of PCB ballasts

Added an additional 1000 pounds under a new challenge

NEXT GoalMercury Challenge

We are going after 50 pounds of Mercury. (Thermostats, thermometers, fluorescent bulbs, controls etc…)

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Recognition in Washington D.C.

EPA Recognition for Aviation and Dallas (Nov 07)

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Staff Recognition

• Sam Peacock• Karen Everitt

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Dallas Park & Recreation Department

Dallas Zoo Waste to Energy Project

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Dallas Zoo Waste to Energy Environmental Initiative

• Feasibility study found that animal, vendor and operations waste was of sufficient quantity and quality to be converted into fuel for Zoo operations

• Goal is to convert animal manure and consumer waste into gas heating, non-potable water, and electrical power

• Waste is put to use on site rather than filling the landfill

• Impact is waste reduction at the City landfill and modestly offsets current electricity and water consumption at the Zoo

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Dallas Zoo Waste to Energy Environmental Initiative

• Through “bio-gasification”, waste is converted to a low-grade gas that can run a generator for electricity production

• High moisture waste will be dried, enabling water to be extracted from the waste and used for drip irrigation and other non-potable purposes

• By-products include hot water and carbon – one can be used on-site and the other potentially sold

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Dallas Zoo Waste to Energy Environmental Initiative

• Received a $10,000 grant from EPA to fund the first design phase of the waste handling system

• Expect savings in utilities and waste disposal will pay for the facility in 10 years

The Waste-to-Energy initiative is an opportunity to “walk the talk” of habitat protection, energy conservation, recycling and re-use in the City of Dallas

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Staff Recognition

• Doug Dykman

• Don Burns

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Public Works and Transportation

Not Just a Fad, but a Commitment: The City’s Environmental and Green Building policies at Work in

the Public Works and Transportation Department

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GreenGreen Revisions to the Standard Contract Documents

Informs contractors and vendors of the City’s Environmental Policy and communicates our expectations that they join us in commitment to reducing impacts

Requires contractors to certify that they have received and read the environmental packet provided with each project’s bid documents

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Clarifies the City’s portland cement preference -produced in a dry kiln process producing no more than 1.7 pounds of NOx per ton of clinker produced

Public Works builds a lot of concrete streets and sidewalks, and as a result has a great opportunity to reduce air quality impacts caused by construction

GreenGreen Revisions to the Standard Contract Documents

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Paperless Storm Water Inspections

Replaces old hardcopies with digital versions that can be emailed

Allows site operators to also receive inspection photos

Eliminates the use of at least 45,000 sheets of paper annually and a corresponding reduction in printer ink, toner, and electricity

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LEEDLEED in the City of DallasJack Evans Police Headquarters - Home of the Dallas Police Department, the six-story structure is just over 350,000 s.f.

LEED Silver certified December 2005

Diverted 97% of the construction waste from the landfill

Northwest Service Center (NWSC) - A 92,271 s.f. maintenance complex that sits on a 17-acre, site in Northwest Dallas.

LEED Gold certified May 2007

Over 56% of the materials used (by value) included recycled content.

Fire Station #38 -- A 12,300 s.f. fire station with two full apparatus bays and two half bays, supporting up to 15 firefighters per shift.

LEED Silver certified April 2008

All storm water is treated onsite before being released into the public storm water drain system.

Hensley Field Operations Center– An 80,000 s.f.replacement vehicle maintenance center.

LEED Gold certified November 2005

Recycled/reused over 97% of the waste generated by construction.

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Construction Standards:• Ben Cernosek• Errick Thompson• Steve Schell

Paperless Inspections• Lindsay Svadbik• Jeff Murriel• Nick Pantuso

Staff Recognition

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Dallas Police Department

Environmental Initiatives

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LEDs vs. Conventional Flares

Flares

• Flare residue can create stormwater impacts during rain events

• Fire danger• Reliable/No retrieval

issues

LEDs

• Reduced stormwater impact

• No clean-up necessary• Retrieval issues in high

volume traffic

The police department is currently researching alternatives to conventional flares such as Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs).

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Progress…

• Currently DPD’s Flare Pilot Project is comparing two LED flares

• The two LED Flares being examined are the Totalflare™and Dura Flash™

• The flares are being tested in various situations such as at an accident scene for traffic control, or general crowd control

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Computer Assisted Training or BREEZE is a web based communication system that utilizes PowerPoint presentations to provide online training

for the Dallas Police Department.

FLU PANDEMICFLU PANDEMIC

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Staff Recognition

• Joseph Childs• Michael Doeringsfeld• Joe Escalona• Anwar Johnson• Lee Smalley• Greg Vanhook

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Staff Recognition

• Frank Librio• Meranda Cohn• Brenda Nottingham (CIS)• Gabe Hernandez

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