Green Tier Legacy Communities 2017 Annual Report

City of Sheboygan, Wisconsin July, 2018

City of Sheboygan Sustainability Goals ---------------------------- -----------------------------------------------

Sheboygan’s sustainability goals, policies, and action steps are outlined in the 2014 City of Sheboygan Sustainability Plan. The plan, which extends into 2019, can be found here: http://www.sheboyganwi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Sustainability-Plan.pdf

Green Tier Strategy Options ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A copy of the Wisconsin Legacy Communities Strategy Options is included in this document.

Summary of 2017 Actions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WASTE

Recycling and composting- This year, the city collected 3,036

tons of recycling at the curb. 153 tires, 196 tons of scrap metal and 6,750 gallons of oil were also recycled. Additionally, 1,303 tons of leaves and 2,754 tons of yard waste were collected and sent to a vendor for composting. The city spent $8,850 on branch grinding to create mulch for residents and city use. Piranha document shredding – In 2016 the City of Sheboygan contracted with Piranha Shredding Services to dispose of confidential and sensitive documents. This service reduces the amount of time City of Sheboygan employees need to

focus on shredding documents and disposing of shreds, and Piranha Shredding Services recycles the shredded material. Piranha Shredding Services stills holds a contract with the city of Sheboygan and continues to manage sensitive document disposal and recycling. Christmas tree collection and mulching – The City of Sheboygan collects used Christmas trees alongside its refuse collection service following the holidays. Residents can place their trees at the curb, and DPW staff collects the trees, and transports them to the Municipal Service Building where they are turned to mulch which is made available to the public for free. Continued upkeep of website for SSTF- A sub-group of the Sustainable Sheboygan Task Force’s goal was to increase communication related to sustainability and they did so by creating a website, sustainsheboygan.com, in 2016. This is a website to inform the public about Sheboygan’s commitment and achievements in sustainability. This website has events, information about what each group has accomplished and their goals, as well as basic information on what sustainability is and means.

WATER Street Sweeping and Sanitation - Sheboygan lies on the coast of Lake Michigan, and one way we protect our waterfront is to sweep the streets to prevent dirt and debris from being carried into the waterway by storm water. Sheboygan sweeps the streets for 32 weeks per year, and removed 651 tons of waste in 2017. City catch basins were also cleaned of an additional 168 tons of debris, and 45 catch basins were replaced. To help prevent pollution to our rivers and lakes, Sheboygan enforces DNR Storm Water Permit requirements.

Rain Barrels for sale at Maywood Nature Preserve- The Sustainable Sheboygan Task Force’s rain barrel group held multiple open house events at Maywood Environmental Park where anyone could purchase a complete rain barrel kit in order to control and repurpose residential rainwater runoff in 2016, and again in 2017. Continued advancement toward Marine Sanctuary Designation - The proposed 1,075-square-mile Wisconsin–Lake Michigan National Marine Sanctuary would protect 37 shipwrecks and related underwater cultural resources that possess exceptional historic, archaeological, and recreational value. Although Governor Scott Walker has recently rescinded the Lake Michigan nomination, Sheboygan and surrounding communities are hopeful the state will reconsider. Efforts have been made to organize community leaders to urge the Governor’s office to re-submit a nomination package for the Lake Michigan NMS. Waste and Storm Water Management- To combat flooding, standing water, and soil erosion, Sheboygan has begun installing mini-storm sewers in problem areas. In 2017, 291 linear feet of mini- storm sewer was installed, as well as 945 linear feet of traditional storm sewer. To ensure the prevention of contamination by sanitary sewage, 2017 saw the replacement of 3.65 miles of sanitary sewage lining. The Waste Water Treatment Plant now holds tours and an annual open house. Biosolids extracted from wastewater are used to produce Sheboyganite, a fertilizer compound available for local use. Alliance for the Great Lakes Beach Clean-up and Water Testing – The Alliance for the Great Lakes teamed up with a local engineering firm, the City of Sheboygan, and the Sheboygan YMCA to organize an event where scientists, students, engineers and city staff gathered together to spend the day cleaning King Park Beach, testing the water quality, and planting Dune Grass. This day was devoted to helping students gain a greater understanding of what a “healthy beach” is, and to restoring King Park Beach through clearing trash and debris, as well as planting to mitigate erosion.

ENERGY Solar Energy- Sheboygan continues to explore opportunities to incentivize and promote the use of solar energy. The Sustainable Sheboygan Task Force, along with a solar provider based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, are developing an informational program and group buy opportunity expected to take place in 2018.

Conversion of street lights to LED – 2016 saw the conversion of 168 light poles to energy efficient LED’s along Kohler Memorial Drive, the Gateway to Sheboygan. This initiative was continued in 2017, with the conversion of another 160 light poles along several streets in business districts. This additional conversion is expected to save the city $3,846.00 per year. Fund for Lake Michigan grant funded educational program – The City of Sheboygan was awarded a grant from the Fund for Lake Michigan for the implementation of the Adopt-a-Beach and Adopt-a-Habitat programs developed by Camp Y-Koda for SASD students to participate in. This program allowed all third and seventh grade students to take a field trip to the lakefront, learn about the ecosystem and stewardship, as well as perform some water testing and beach cleaning activities.

Downtown Sheboygan walkability score – Downtown Sheboygan, as well as nearby neighborhoods, has achieved a walk score of 85, which means it is very walkable. Most errands in Downtown Sheboygan and in Sheboygan’s core neighborhoods can be accomplished on foot, and that will only increase as Sheboygan develops downtown density and retail options. TRANSPORTATION Sheboygan Police Department “Bike Rodeos”- The Sheboygan Police Department holds multiple “rodeos” per year where children can come and learn bicycle safety, skills, and maintenance. The events are free and prepare children to safely ride their bicycles around their homes, in the community, and wherever they may go.

Construction began, increasing downtown density – an 81-unit market-rate apartment building in the center of downtown broke ground in 2016 and was completed in the first part of 2017. A second apartment development broke ground in Sheboygan’s South Pier District in 2016 was completed in spring of 2017, with a second phase to be completed in 2018. These developments increase density in Sheboygan’s core, aid in Sheboygan’s goal of becoming a more walkable community, and add spaces for additional downtown commercial storefronts along 8th street.

LAND USE Tree planting – 2017 saw a considerable increase in trees planted due in part to 2 grants: $25,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and a $10,000 Bay-Lakes EAB Mitigation grant. 500 trees at risk of destruction from the Emerald Ash Borer were removed, and a total of 448 trees were planted along city streets and in city parks. Additionally, the Parks and Forestry Department celebrated Arbor Day 2017 with the Grant Elementary Great Lake Gang Environmental group at Maywood Park. The students learned the importance of Urban Forestry and helped plant trees. Urban Forestry Management Plan - In 2016 the City of Sheboygan accepted its first Urban Forestry Management Plan, which includes an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) mitigation component. EAB has been located in Sheboygan and it is imperative to take action reduce the impact to our community. If nothing is done, eventual contamination of all ash trees is imminent. The City of Sheboygan has created an action plan which saves and treats high value ash trees, while removing smaller trees which provide the community less value. This management plan is ongoing for 2017. Aerators installed in Marina - In recent years the docks at Harbor Centre Marina have been subject to substantial damage due to excessive ice buildup during the winter months. In hopes of minimizing and possibly eliminating this potential damage, the marina installed and used aeration equipment in 2016. The aerators were used again in 2017, and while the surrounding water saw significant ice coverage, the docks and individual bays remained free of damaging ice buildup. River Monitoring- Maywood Nature Preserve is engaged in comprehensive monitoring of the Sheboygan River. Maywood monitors frog, toad, mussel, and invasive species populations and health. This ensures that early warning signs will be recognized and potential sources of pollution can be remedied before causing significant damage. Chicago Climate Change Charter- Sheboygan Mayor Mike Vandersteen has signed the Chicago Climate Charter, and Sheyboygan was represented at the 2017 North American Climate Summit hosted in Chicago. Sheboygan is dedicated to working witrh other cities to identify solutions to address the issue of climate change. This charter was spurred by the federal decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.

COMMUNITY Ongoing Wellness Committee and Initiatives – In 2016 the City of Sheboygan established an employee-based wellness committee. This committee meets on a regular basis and is tasked with creating a working environment that creates and supports a healthy lifestyle, and wellness for all employees. The wellness committee maintains the Healthy Citizen of Sheboygan (COS) Facebook page, and continues to meet regularly.

MSDS Online - A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is an important component of product stewardship, occupational safety and health, and spill-handling procedures. MSDSs are a widely used system for cataloging information on chemicals, chemical compounds, and chemical mixtures and the City of Sheboygan began publishing this resource online in 2016 and continued throughout 2017. MSDS information may include instructions for the safe use and potential hazards associated with a particular material or product. The City of Sheboygan uses MSDS Online to make available product information by City location to city employees and the general public for their safety.

Recognition – For 40 consecutive years, Sheboygan has been recognized as a Tree City, USA. Additionally, Sheboygan is recognized as a Bird City, WI. This recognition is due to Sheboygan’s continued effort to preserve and enhance our natural resources, and dedication to remain a city with an emphasis on our environment.

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Require large employers seeking rezoning to set a price signal (cash-out or charge).

Track VMT or traffic counts and report on efforts at reduction (including those on this list).

Traffic Volume

Transportation demand management strategies aim to reduce GHG emissions and VMT by influencing change in individual

behavior. These strategies encourage walking, bicycling, and transit as modes of transportation within a community and seek

to curb the number and length of trips by vehicle.

Conduct annual survey of students' mode of transport to school.

Require bike parking for all new non-residential and multifamily uses.

Preservation and Improvement

Scheduled transit service at basic level (hour peak service within half-mile of 50 percent of addresses).

Eliminate parking minimums from non-residential districts.

League of American Bicyclists certification. (Bronze 5, Silver 7, Platinum 10)

Funded and operating SRTS program (or functional equivalent) covering at least 10 percent of students.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs/Projects

Employer-Based Programs

Require large employers seeking rezoning to provide subsidized transit.

Require large employers seeking rezoning to provide a TDM plan that would reduce trips by 20 percent over business as usual.

Set standards for placement and number (as function of intensity of use) for bike parking spaces.

Set parking maximums at X per square feet for office and retail uses.

Transportation system management strategies aim to reduce GHG emissions and VMT by improving the overall performance

of a transportation system. These strategies improve existing infrastructure, introduce new technology, and plan for the future

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Commuter bike routes identified and cleared.

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Scheduled transit service at enhanced level (half-hour peak service within 75 percent of addresses).

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

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Zoning

Adopt traditional neighborhood design ordinance (If population is less than 12,500)

Create land bank to acquire and assemble priority infill sites

Zoning and development strategies work toward improving the overall environmental, economic, and social health of a

community by promoting mixed-use and infill development, walkable neighborhoods, and an overall sustainable lifestyle.

Infill Development

Develop an inventory of known contaminated properties for reuse planning, with possible GIS application

Walkscore

Allow NEVs on appropriate roadways.

Provide public charging stations

Zoning for office and retail districts requires floor-area ratio > 1, on average.

Mixed-use language from Smart Code.

Measure Walkscore at 10 random residential addresses per Census tract, compute average, and improve upon overall score

Identify priority areas for infill development, including those eligible for brownfields funding.

Zoning code includes mixed use districts

Prepare a plan identifying disconnections in bike and pedestrian networks, prioritizing fixes and identifying potential funding

sources for the most important projects.

Any proposal to add lanes to a two-lane roadway shall be evaluated for a center turn lane, the preferred option over an

expansion to four lanes.

Vehicle Idling

Charge impact fees for new roads.

Calculate lane-miles per capita for arterials and collectors, and show reductions

Develop and fully fund comprehensive maintenance program for existing roads.

Zoning for office and retail districts permits floor-area ratio > 1, on average.

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Identify four-lane roadways with fewer than 20,000 vehicles per day (AADT) and evalute them for "road diets" with bike lanes or

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Electric Vehicles

Ban idling (more than 5 minutes) with local government vehicles.

Ban idling (more than 5 minutes) community-wide.

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Natural resource management strategies seek to conserve, preserve, protect and promote a community’s greenspace,

wildlife, wetlands and waterways for this and future generations by promoting pervious surfaces and adequate setbacks.

Include transportation energy/emissions as criterion in RFPs for purchases of goods over $10,000.

MUNICIPAL ENERGY USE

Municipal energy use strategies encourage municipal employees to conserve energy, preserve the environment, and

decrease greenhouse gas emissions from municipal facilities, services, and vehicle fleets.

Government Energy Use Policies

Develop list of lighting, HVAC and shell improvements to raise Energy Star Portfolio Manager or LEED EBO&M score

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Community energy use strategies encourage energy efficiency and the use of renewable fuels to reduce total energy

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COMMUNITY ENERGY USE

Create community policy and BMP guidelines on minimizing chemical use during vegetation management of public and

private properties

Adopt tree preservation ordinance per GTLC standards.

Canopy

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Establish 75-foot natural vegetation zone by surface water.

Certification as Tree City USA

Reduce motor fuels use for non-transit activities --

Public properties and rights of way mown or cleared only for safe sightlines and/or to remove invasive species.

Inventory wetlands and ensure no net annual loss.

Use PACE financing

State of Wisconsin Energy Independent (EI) Community designation.

Measuring Community Energy Use

Work with local utilities to calculate total electricity and natural gas consumption annually, beginning with the fifth year

before entering the program.

Require trees to be planted in all new developments

Vegetation Management

Adopt Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance (time-of-sale certification and upgrades).

Set a tree canopy goal and develop a management plan to achieve it

Community Energy Use Policies

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Municipal electricity purchases are at least 5 percentage points higher in renewable content than the statewide renewable

portfolio standard requires. Calculation may include self-generated power and purchased offsets.

Measuring Government Energy Use

Complete EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager spreadsheet for government energy use. Or score existing buildings with LEED

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Join EPA's WaterSense Program for water utilities or the Groundwater Guardian Green Sites program and promote them to

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Use block rates and flat rates to encourage water conservation among residential, commercial, and industrial users.

Install waterless urinals in men's restrooms at municipal facilities (city hall, parks, etc.)

All outdoor watering by local government, excluding parks and golf courses, from rain collection.

Wastewater biogas captured and used in operations.

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Calculate annual government fleet use of motor fuels, in gallons of petroleum and biofuels, beginning with the fifth year

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All new and renovated municipal buildings must meet LEED Silver or greater.

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

Financial assistance for sewer lateral replacements.

Track water and sewer use annually, beginning with fifth year before entering program, and develop plan for reductions.

Stormwater Management strategy options encourage the use of best management practices to achieve a reduction in the

amount of harmful pollutants introduced to our streams, rivers, and lakes.

WATER USE CONSERVATIONWater Conservation strategy options set baselines and goals for water and energy performance in municipalities. They

measure progress and promote water conservation by the government, business, and the community at-large.

Upgrade water utility equipment (e.g., variable frequency drive motors) to achieve energy efficiency.

Plan for replacing all toilets using > 1.6 gpf and annual progress sufficient to reach 90 percent replacement in 10 years.

Local Government Use

Develop a water loss control plan with targets below the 15% required by the state and include a system-wide water audit

implementation and time table

Infiltration and inflow reduction by 10%

Develop a water efficiency and conservation plan for municipal buildings

Stoplights are LED or functional equivalent

Provide transit passes at 50 percent or more off the regular price and/or provide parking cash-out options for local

government employees.

Streetlights operate at 75 lumens/Watt or higher

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1 0 1 1 1 1Use public education and outreach to promote recycling, backyard composting, product re-use and waste reduction

Stormwater utility fees offer credits for best management practices such as rain barrels, rain gardens, and pervious paving

Waste and materials management plan based on "zero-waste" principles, with specific goals, prepared and updated annually

Pay-as-you-throw system implemented by municipality or required of private waste haulers

Develop a municipal collection program that encourages the diversion of food discards, yard materials, and other organics

from landfills to composting or anaerobic digestion with energy recovery

Ordinances in place to reduce the usage of phone books as well as single-use shopping bags, styrofoam food containers and

other disposable packaging

Develop and promote programs that dispose of household hazardous, medical, and electronic waste

Use anaerobic digesters to process organic waste and produce energy

Implement municipal ordinances requiring manufacturer takeback for fluorescent bulbs, thermostats and other mercury-

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Mandatory residential curbside recycling pickup that covers paper, metal cans, glass and plastic bottles

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Waste Management and Reduction strategy options encourage municipalities and their citizens to divert organics and

recyclables from landfills and properly dispose of hazardous materials in an effort to reduce waste in a community.

Community waste stream monitored at least annually . Waste reduction plan prepared and updated annually

Water and Development strategy options link water conservation and the preservation of land, wetlands, and wildlife habitat

while promoting compact development, restoration and rehabilitation efforts, and long-term planning.

Waters, Wetlands, and Wildlife

Provide incentives for protection of green infrastructure, sensitive areas, important wildlife habitat, or for the restoration or

rehabilitation of wetlands or other degraded habitats such as credit towards open space or set-aside requirements

Construction/deconstruction waste recycling ordinance

WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REDUCTION

Identify key green infrastructure areas during plan development and/or implement a plan to acquire and protect key green

infrastructure areas

Land Development

Develop a system for identifying culverts that obstruct fish migration and install fish friendly culverts where needed

WATER AND DEVELOPMENT

Replace concrete channels with re-meandered and naturalized creeks, wetlands, or swales

Develop a regular street sweeping program to reduce total suspended solids

Work with commercial or light industrial businesses to develop stormwater pollution plans

Inventory all paved surfaces (e.g., by GIS mapping), and develop a plan for reduction

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